For this craft project you can use a disposable tin ashtray or a piece of heavy card stock. I used the a piece of scrapbook paper that I had left over from another project. I hope you don’t throw away the scraps from the projects that you do because they come in handy when you least expect it. You can find disposable ashtrays at party supply stores.
Kathy Zengolewicz
Here is what you will need to get started:
- A disposable ashtray or heavy card stock paper
- A favorite photo
- White glue
- Glitter – any color
- A glue stick
- A paintbrush or a popsicle stick
If you are using paper stock instead of an ashtray you will need to make a few folds in the paper. Cut a square of paper and put your photo in the middle. Measure about ½ inch from the edge of the paper to the picture on all 4 sides and fold the paper, but don’t crease it. You want the edges to stand up.
Put your picture in the middle of the square. You may need to trim it a little to make it fit. Glue the picture to the scrapbook paper with a glue stick. You will need to let the glue dry before continuing. You can use glue dots or hot glue to eliminate the wait.
Next, you’ll take the white glue and put a small bead around the edge of the picture. You may need to use a small paintbrush for this step. Sprinkle your glitter on the glue bead. Use plenty of glitter to make it look full. Shake off any excess glitter.
Now you can do one of two things to make your picture frame complete. You can take a hard piece of cardboard and bend it in half to make a L. Glue half of the cardboard to the back of your frame to stand the frame up.
I took a piece of magnet, you can buy magnet in strips at the craft store, and I positioned it on the back of my frame in the middle and I have it on my refrigerator. This craft is easy enough for use as a rainy day craft for children, too. Enjoy!
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