Puzzle Photo Frame

Each spring I work with my youngest students to create a meaningful handmade gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day. The children each make their own photo frame that is enhanced with a photo.

GLUE...I use the tiny Elmers because they are easiest for the little hands.

puzzle pieces

ruler

small bull dog clip

gold spray paint

8" X 10" foam core

exacto blade

eventually you will need a photograph, GLUE STICK, MASKING TAPE and a scissor

First you need to cut the view space out of the foam core. I prepare so many of these at a time that I made a cardboard template to place on top of the foam core, then trace the 4" X 6" opening. Using the exacto I then cut the opening. I save the extra piece because the kids love to draw on them. Clip the bull dog clip to the top of the frame. This will be the hanger.

Begin to glue as many pieces as possible on the frame, the more puzzle pieces the better!

When all pieces are in place and the glue is completely dry....This can take a few days...spray the entire frame gold. I normally apply two layers of spray paint.

When the spray paint is dry, turn the frame over and tape the photograph in place. I then cover the entire back of the frame with a brightly colored piece of construction paper to make it look pretty and to provide a surface for a love note to Mom or Dad (or both!)

Be sure to leave the backside of the clip exposed for hanging.

Ready for Gifting.