Mobile Craft Supply Box
Your kids love crafts, so why not create a supply box for traveling?
That’s right, a box of supplies that you can take with you and your kids can enjoy while you travel.
Puzzle Frame
February 12th, 2013 posted by Amanda Formaro
by Amanda Formaro
Have an old puzzle that is missing some pieces? How about some photographs that need framing? If you said yes, then you and the kids have a fun project ahead of you! These easy and personalized frames make wonderful gifts for relatives.
You will need:
photograph for framing
piece of cardboard a little larger than your photo
4 ice cream or craft sticks
15 puzzle pieces (will need more or less depending on puzzle piece size)
tempera paint in colors of your choice
various buttons and doodads for decoration
Craft glue hot glue scissors newspaper
If you make this project
we’d love to see it! Just send your photos and comments to the editor and it may get published on our Facebook fan page !
What you do
Prep
Using craft glue, adhere the photograph to the piece of cardboard. Use craft glue to attach the ice cream sticks around the photograph as shown in figure 1. Trim cardboard so that it is just larger than the photograph. Set aside to dry.
Figure 1
Paint
Lay newspaper down on table and place puzzle pieces face up. Have the children paint the puzzle pieces in the colors of your choice. You may need 2-3 coats for some depending on the color of paint and the darkness of the pattern on the puzzle pieces.
Glue
When the puzzle pieces are dry and are the color you want, use hot glue to adhere them to the ice cream sticks. Alternate colored puzzle pieces as desired, work your way around the frame, be sure that pieces overlap and do not leave any gaps between pieces.
Figure 2
Decorate
After all pieces are glued in place, use hot glue to adhere small buttons and doodads of your choice around frame.
Hang!
For a simple hanger, hot glue a piece of sturdy string or yarn across the back of the cardboard. See figure 2.
The inspiration for this craft came from ChildFun.com where you can find thousands of kid’s crafts, activities and themed ideas. See their feature on Christmas Gifts That Kids Can Make here: http://childfun.com/christmas/home.shtml
Amanda Formaro is a freelance writer, editor, craft designer, and recipe developer. She loves multi-tasking and has been writing and working on the Internet since 1997. You can find her at AmandaFormaro.com. You’ll find her craft projects at CraftsbyAmanda.com and her recipes on AmandasCookin.com.
