Use recycled cookie boxes to create darling framed photos and memories.
Don’t let those cookie boxes go to waste. Use them for adorable and crafty picture frame idea to make projects with your troop.
Materials and Supplies Needed
This picture frame for kids to make photo frame is super fun to create and amazingly practically mess free. There are so many fabulous colors of fast drying paint sticks from Kwik Stix so they can be made in a variety of color themes and pallets. Whether the goal is to have fun, access creativity, make gifts of just make art – this project is perfect for even the youngest of kids.
- Kwik Stix from Pencil Grip Company (THIN)
- Cardboard from Recycled Girl Scout Cookie Boxes!
- Scissors
- Glue
- Twine or Ribbon for Hanger
- Photograph
- Free Printable for the Back (See Below)
Directions for Picture Frame for Kids to Make
Start by choosing between 4-6 colors to use for the project. Younger kiddos will be more successful with this is they are not overwhelmed. Of course adults can make these darling handmade frames too and might want to use ALL of the beautiful colors.
Step One
Paint with the Kwik Stix on the back side of cereal and food boxes. The paint will dry SUPER fast (like in seconds).
Step Two
Cut the painted cardboard into pieces and pile it by color.
Step Three
Use a piece of cardboard from a food box as the base for the Picture Frame for Kids. Make it a bit larger than the photo. Glue the photo AND a piece of twine to the cardboard to get the project going.
Step Four
Add glue dots around the photo and on top of them add pieces of the cardboard. This glue from Therm-O-Web is great because it grabs the cardboard pieces and holds them in place immediately.
Add a few more layers of the cutout pieces until the photo is framed nicely. Be sure to cover the hanger with the fun colored pieces.
FREE Printables
Whether you are crafting to earn badges, team build, express creativity or for the fun of it – there is bound to be an idea here that is perfect for your troop! Cut out the promise or the las and add it to the back of your framed photo collage artwork.
You can grab these two in a post that I shared a while back.
Sharing is Caring!
Too busy to make this right away?! Pin it for later! Pin this project to your favorite craft board on Pinterest and it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.
I would really love to hear what you think about this picture frame for kids to make idea! If you try it out, I would sure like to see it! Share on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest! #LauraKellyDesigns
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XOXO,
Laura