How to Make a Photo Frame

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut a piece of cardboard or construction paper into a rectangle.

   This will be the size of the frame.
   
   Depending on how wide you want it to be, make it a few inches bigger than the picture on each side.
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   Step 2: Cut a rectangle out of the middle of the cardboard.

   The rectangle’s size should be slightly smaller than the photo. , Paint it all one color, or paint patterns and figures on the frame.
   
   You can also use markers, crayons, pens, or colored pencils to decorate the frame. , Cut shapes out of paper
   -- stars, hearts, animals, letters, or symbols are just some ideas
   -- and glue them onto the frame. , Use cloth, buttons, beads, glitter, stickers, or anything else you can think of.
   
   Glue these decorations onto the frame in whatever patterns you like. , Cut a rectangle out of another piece of paper.
   
   This rectangle should be slightly smaller than the whole frame, so that it easily covers the center of the frame. , Attach it firmly and smoothly on three sides, but make sure to leave one side open so that you can slide the picture in. , Slip it in through the side you left open on the back of the frame. ,
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   Step 3: Paint the frame.

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   Step 4: Glue on paper decorations.

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   Step 5: Get creative with your decorations.

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   Step 6: Make the back of the frame.

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   Step 7: Glue this new rectangle to the back of the frame.

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   Step 8: Slide the picture into the frame.

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   Step 9: Finished.

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