Picture frames add personalization to photos, paintings and your children's artwork, especially when you make your own. Homemade picture frames make thoughtful gifts for friends or family members, and make your memories even more meaningful and everlasting. You can design your frame in 2D or 3D with materials from a craft store or you can draw on the frame to make your own special design.

 

Things You'll Need :

1. Pencil.

2. Picture.

3. 2 large poster boards.

4. Ruler.

5. Hobby knife.

6. White glue.

7. Decorative items.

8. Two-sided tape.

Instructions :

1. Place your picture face down in the center of the poster board and trace the outside of the picture with a pencil. Do the same for the second piece of poster board. Leave at least 3 inches around the picture so you have enough room to outline it for the the frame.

2. Measure 2 inches outside the perimeter of the picture outline using a straight ruler and trace those measurements with a pencil on both poster boards.

3. Cut the outer lines on both poster boards using a hobby knife and remove the excess poster board from both.

4. Cut the inner outline on the first poster board and remove the inner piece. You will then have what looks like the outline of a picture frame.

5. Design the picture frame to your liking and allow it to sit and dry for one hour. Decorate your frame with gems or beads; or, if the picture is of someone who enjoys a sport, decorate the frame with their favorite sports team.

6. Turn the picture over and dot each corner with glue to apply the picture to the undesigned second poster board. Align it so the picture fits perfectly in the center of the poster board and let it dry for 30 minutes.

7. Apply the designed frame to the second poster board with glue. Align and secure it so you can view the picture through the front and let it sit to dry for 30 minutes.

8. Attach a piece of two-sided tape to the upper back side of your designed frame to hang it on a wall.