Foam frames
Posted by: creativekidscrafts on: January 10, 2010
Now you can show off your favorite picture with this “You’re a STAR!” foam photo frame. This advanced beginner project teaches measuring, cutting and handwriting skills.
Things you will need:
- Yellow and blue foam sheets (or the colors of your choice)
- Orange puffy paint (or the color of your choice)
- Scissors
- A pencil
- Glue
- Tape
- A ruler
- Yellow yarn (or the color of your choice)
- A picture of you
Step 1: Using your ruler, measure a blue foam square that is larger than your picture. For this project my square is 6″x6″. Carefully cut the square out making sure the lines are even.
Step 2: Place your picture in the center of the square and use your ruler to trace around it. Cut out this center square and make sure your lines are even. It is better to make the square too small than too large because you don’t want a space between the foam and the picture.
Step 3: Use your ruler for an even measurement and make a pencil mark 1″ in on each side of the top of the frame. Using your scissors, cut a length of string for the hanger.
Step 4: Use your pencil to poke both of the holes. Thread the ends of your string through the holes and tie them off. Make sure that the ends face the backside of the frame.
Step 5: Draw and cut out four stars from the yellow foam.
Step 6: Glue a star to each corner of the frame.
Step 7: Using the puffy paint write “You’re a STAR!” on the frame. It helps if you write everything out in pencil first to use as a guide. Finally, tape your picture to the back of your frame.
Congratulations! You’ve made a fun foam frame! Use it to display your favorite picture for everyone to see. This project can also be made into a magnet if you omit the yarn and replace it with peel and stick magnets. Simply skip steps three and four and place magnets on the back of the frame instead. Did you do this project differently? Please feel free to share your comments and pictures in the comments section!
Glitter Snowflakes
Posted by: creativekidscrafts on: December 22, 2009
Even if it doesn’t snow this winter you can still have snow with this cute snowflake project. Made with a paper towel roll, this craft will add a touch of winter to any home. The project can get pretty messy so wear old clothes or a smock! This fun project idea comes to us from Sean Donovan in Massachusetts! Thanks for the suggestion Sean!
Things you will need:
- Paper towels or newspaper to cover your work surface
- Glue
- Stapler
- Pencil
- Scissors
- White paint
- White glitter
- Paper towel roll or several toilet paper rolls
- Yarn or thread
Step 1: Cut your paper towel roll into 8 pieces. Be sure to make them as even as possible.
Step 2: Paint each of your cardboard pieces with white paint. Be sure to cover each piece completely.
Step 3: While the paint is still wet, or using a thin layer of glue, sprinkle glitter onto the outside of each piece.
Step 4: Let everything dry completely before putting it together. Pinch each end as shown and lay out your pieces in the above pattern. Glue or staple everything together and let it dry before tying a piece of thread on as a hanger.
Congratulations! You have just made a glittery snowflake for your home! Make a bunch and hang them from your windows for a wintery feel. You can also use silver glitter for a different effect. Did you do this project? How did it turn out? Please feel free to share your comments and pictures in the comments section!
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