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Popsicle stick frames are both fun and easy to make. They make great crafts for children to make, and to give away as gifts to friends, family members, and teachers. With a little bit of time and creativity, you can have your very own popsicle stick picture frame too. | Popsicle stick frames are both fun and easy to make. They make great crafts for children to make, and to give away as gifts to friends, family members, and teachers. With a little bit of time and creativity, you can have your very own popsicle stick picture frame too. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Making a Basic Frame === | === Making a Basic Frame === | ||
| − | #Find 4 popsicle sticks. You will need 1 stick for each side of the frame. If you'd like a thicker frame, glue 2 sticks together to make a wide popsicle stick.<ref>http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/People/craftstickphotoframe/craftstickphotoframe.html</ref> | + | #Find 4 popsicle sticks. You will need 1 stick for each side of the frame. If you'd like a thicker frame, glue 2 sticks together to make a wide popsicle stick.<ref name="rf1">http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/People/craftstickphotoframe/craftstickphotoframe.html</ref> |
#Glue 4 popsicle sticks together to make a square and wait until the glue dries. Place 2 popsicle sticks down in front of you, vertically. Place a drop of glue onto the top and bottom of each stick. Lay 2 sticks across horizontally the vertical sticks to form a square. | #Glue 4 popsicle sticks together to make a square and wait until the glue dries. Place 2 popsicle sticks down in front of you, vertically. Place a drop of glue onto the top and bottom of each stick. Lay 2 sticks across horizontally the vertical sticks to form a square. | ||
#* The best glue to use is hot glue, because it dries fast. You can also use school glue or wood glue instead, but it will take a few hours to dry. | #* The best glue to use is hot glue, because it dries fast. You can also use school glue or wood glue instead, but it will take a few hours to dry. | ||
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#Cut the photo out. Try to just a little bit inside the lines you drew. This way, your photo won't stick out from behind your frame. | #Cut the photo out. Try to just a little bit inside the lines you drew. This way, your photo won't stick out from behind your frame. | ||
#Glue or tape your photo to the back of the frame. Gluing the photo will make it permanent. If you only tape the photo, however, you can take it out again later and change it out for another photo. | #Glue or tape your photo to the back of the frame. Gluing the photo will make it permanent. If you only tape the photo, however, you can take it out again later and change it out for another photo. | ||
| − | #Add a ribbon to the back of your frame if you want to hang it. Cut a piece of ribbon, about 12 inches (30.48 centimeters) long. Flip your frame over and place a drop of glue in the upper left and right corner. Press each end of the ribbon into each drop of glue. Let the glue dry, then hang your frame.<ref | + | #Add a ribbon to the back of your frame if you want to hang it. Cut a piece of ribbon, about 12 inches (30.48 centimeters) long. Flip your frame over and place a drop of glue in the upper left and right corner. Press each end of the ribbon into each drop of glue. Let the glue dry, then hang your frame.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Consider gluing 2 magnets to the back of your frame so that you can put it on the fridge instead. Flip your frame over, and place a drop of glue on the top and bottom of your frame. Press a magnet into the glue, and wait for the glue to dry. Place the frame onto your fridge.<ref | + | #Consider gluing 2 magnets to the back of your frame so that you can put it on the fridge instead. Flip your frame over, and place a drop of glue on the top and bottom of your frame. Press a magnet into the glue, and wait for the glue to dry. Place the frame onto your fridge.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Finished. | #Finished. | ||
=== Making a Reusable Frame === | === Making a Reusable Frame === | ||
| − | #Line up 8 popsicle sticks side-by-side. Orient them horizontally. This will make the base of your frame. You do not nee to glue them together.<ref>http://www.smilingcolors.com/2012/07/make-it-with-kids-monday-4-popsicle-photo-frames/</ref> | + | #Line up 8 popsicle sticks side-by-side. Orient them horizontally. This will make the base of your frame. You do not nee to glue them together.<ref name="rf2">http://www.smilingcolors.com/2012/07/make-it-with-kids-monday-4-popsicle-photo-frames/</ref> |
#Hot glue 3 popsicle sticks down on top of the 8 popsicle sticks. Orient these sticks vertically. Glue one stick in the middle of the frame base. Glue the other two sticks to the left and right of the frame base. These three sticks will hold the frame base together | #Hot glue 3 popsicle sticks down on top of the 8 popsicle sticks. Orient these sticks vertically. Glue one stick in the middle of the frame base. Glue the other two sticks to the left and right of the frame base. These three sticks will hold the frame base together | ||
#Flip your frame over and place a 4 by 6 inch (10.16 by 15.24 centimeters) photo on top. Position the photo in the center of the base, but do not glue it down. You will be using the photo as your template. | #Flip your frame over and place a 4 by 6 inch (10.16 by 15.24 centimeters) photo on top. Position the photo in the center of the base, but do not glue it down. You will be using the photo as your template. | ||
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#Glue a stick down across the top and bottom of your frame base. Place a drop of glue onto the top of each vertical stick. Lay a stick down horizontally across the two vertical sticks, pressing the ends into the glue. Repeat this for the bottom. | #Glue a stick down across the top and bottom of your frame base. Place a drop of glue onto the top of each vertical stick. Lay a stick down horizontally across the two vertical sticks, pressing the ends into the glue. Repeat this for the bottom. | ||
#Stack three sticks, one of top of the other, and secure them with glue. Make another stack just like this one. These stacks will make the bottom of your frame so that it can stand up. | #Stack three sticks, one of top of the other, and secure them with glue. Make another stack just like this one. These stacks will make the bottom of your frame so that it can stand up. | ||
| − | #Glue each stack to the bottom of your frame base. One stack will go on the front of your frame, which will hold the picture in place. The other stack will go on the back, so that the frame stand up straight.<ref | + | #Glue each stack to the bottom of your frame base. One stack will go on the front of your frame, which will hold the picture in place. The other stack will go on the back, so that the frame stand up straight.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Paint or decorate your frame. Paint your frame and let it dry before using it or decorating it further. You can write something on it, such as your name or a short message. You can also glue items onto it, such as glitter, gemstones, or buttons. For more decorating ideas, click [[#decorate}here]]. | #Paint or decorate your frame. Paint your frame and let it dry before using it or decorating it further. You can write something on it, such as your name or a short message. You can also glue items onto it, such as glitter, gemstones, or buttons. For more decorating ideas, click [[#decorate}here]]. | ||
#* Make sure you take the picture out before decorating the frame. | #* Make sure you take the picture out before decorating the frame. | ||
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#Draw some designs with puffy paint or glitter glue for something quick and easy. This can be done onto a painted frame or an unpainted frame. If you are adding designs onto a painted frame, make sure that the paint is completely dry first. | #Draw some designs with puffy paint or glitter glue for something quick and easy. This can be done onto a painted frame or an unpainted frame. If you are adding designs onto a painted frame, make sure that the paint is completely dry first. | ||
#* Try some fun, simple designs, such as hearts, starts, spirals, and squiggles. | #* Try some fun, simple designs, such as hearts, starts, spirals, and squiggles. | ||
| − | #Use a rubber stamp and an ink pad to stamp small designs onto the frame. Make sure that the stamp is narrow enough to fit on your frame. Small, simple designs, such as stars or chevron patterns, will work best.<ref>http://www.craftysticks.com/Popsicle-Stick-Crafts-Photo-Inspiration_b_8.html</ref> | + | #Use a rubber stamp and an ink pad to stamp small designs onto the frame. Make sure that the stamp is narrow enough to fit on your frame. Small, simple designs, such as stars or chevron patterns, will work best.<ref name="rf3">http://www.craftysticks.com/Popsicle-Stick-Crafts-Photo-Inspiration_b_8.html</ref> |
#* Do this on an unpainted frame. Stamp ink does not show up well on paint. | #* Do this on an unpainted frame. Stamp ink does not show up well on paint. | ||
| − | #Glue various items onto the frame using hot glue or school glue. Consider tying the theme of the items into the theme of the photo. For example, if the photo in your frame was taken at a beach, consider gluing down some tiny shells onto the frame. Here are some more ideas to get you started:<ref | + | #Glue various items onto the frame using hot glue or school glue. Consider tying the theme of the items into the theme of the photo. For example, if the photo in your frame was taken at a beach, consider gluing down some tiny shells onto the frame. Here are some more ideas to get you started:<ref name="rf1" /><ref name="rf3" /><ref name="rf4">http://www.meetthedubiens.com/2014/02/glitter-glue-picture-frames.html</ref> |
#* Buttons or pompoms | #* Buttons or pompoms | ||
#* Natural items, such as twigs or shells | #* Natural items, such as twigs or shells | ||
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#* Sequins or gemstones | #* Sequins or gemstones | ||
#* Small ribbon bows or silk flowers | #* Small ribbon bows or silk flowers | ||
| − | #Glue ribbon onto the edges of the frame. You can glue the ribbon right onto the sides of the frame, or wrap it around the sticks, like a candy cane. Consider painting the frame a solid color first, and then gluing the ribbon on.<ref | + | #Glue ribbon onto the edges of the frame. You can glue the ribbon right onto the sides of the frame, or wrap it around the sticks, like a candy cane. Consider painting the frame a solid color first, and then gluing the ribbon on.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#* To continue the "sewing" theme, glue a large button in each corner of the frame. | #* To continue the "sewing" theme, glue a large button in each corner of the frame. | ||
| − | #Make a puzzle frame. Glue tiny/mini puzzle pieces onto your frame. Wait for the glue to dry, then paint the entire frame a solid color. Make sure that you get the paint into the cracks between the puzzle pieces. Wait for the paint to dry, then attach a ribbon on the back so that you can hang it.<ref>http://buggyandbuddy.com/puzzle-piece-frame-homemade-christmas-ornament-kids/</ref> | + | #Make a puzzle frame. Glue tiny/mini puzzle pieces onto your frame. Wait for the glue to dry, then paint the entire frame a solid color. Make sure that you get the paint into the cracks between the puzzle pieces. Wait for the paint to dry, then attach a ribbon on the back so that you can hang it.<ref name="rf5">http://buggyandbuddy.com/puzzle-piece-frame-homemade-christmas-ornament-kids/</ref> |
#* Consider gluing mini foam letters to the front of the frame to spell a message. The letters should not stick out beyond the edges of the frame. | #* Consider gluing mini foam letters to the front of the frame to spell a message. The letters should not stick out beyond the edges of the frame. | ||
| − | #Make a princess frame. Paint the entire frame your favorite color. Great princess colors include pink, purple, white, and light blue. Wait for the paint to dry, then glue some glitter onto it. Great colors include silver, gold, and iridescent. When the glitter dries, glue a sparkly gemstone in each corner of the frame. Silver gemstones will match most frames, but you can also use colors like pink and purple.<ref>http://www.thesuburbanmom.com/2013/05/20/popsicle-stick-picture-frame-kids-craft/</ref> | + | #Make a princess frame. Paint the entire frame your favorite color. Great princess colors include pink, purple, white, and light blue. Wait for the paint to dry, then glue some glitter onto it. Great colors include silver, gold, and iridescent. When the glitter dries, glue a sparkly gemstone in each corner of the frame. Silver gemstones will match most frames, but you can also use colors like pink and purple.<ref name="rf6">http://www.thesuburbanmom.com/2013/05/20/popsicle-stick-picture-frame-kids-craft/</ref> |
#* Consider painting the glitter on instead. Mix some white glue with a few drops of water. Stir some glitter into the glue, then paint it on with a paintbrush. | #* Consider painting the glitter on instead. Mix some white glue with a few drops of water. Stir some glitter into the glue, then paint it on with a paintbrush. | ||
#* Most gemstones will be round or oval. You can use those, or a special shape instead, such as a star, heart, or crown. | #* Most gemstones will be round or oval. You can use those, or a special shape instead, such as a star, heart, or crown. | ||
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* Be careful when using hot glue. Consider using a low-temp one instead of a high-temp one. It will work well enough for the project, but will be less likely to give you blisters. | * Be careful when using hot glue. Consider using a low-temp one instead of a high-temp one. It will work well enough for the project, but will be less likely to give you blisters. | ||
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== Things You'll Need == | == Things You'll Need == | ||
