Snowflake Picture Frame

crayola supplies

Gel Markers
Washable Watercolors
Watercolor Brushes with Plastic Handle
No-Run School Glue
Total Tools™ Ultimate Cutter™
Construction Paper

household supplies

recycled newspaper
paper towels
cardboard
container(s) of water
kosher salt

Why

What a cool gift with sparkling snowflakes! Place your favorite photo in this frame for a perfect present.

Steps

1. Snowflakes come in an infinite variety of shapes and designs. Look at the pictures in books such as Snowflakes in Photographs or Snow Crystals to see the intricate patterns these six-sided frozen phenomena possess. If you can, catch snowflakes on a dark jacket or mitten!
2. Use Crayola Total Tools™ Ultimate Cutter™ to cut a construction paper picture frame. Cut out the center of the frame, leaving an opening slightly smaller than the picture you’ll place inside.
3. Cover your art area with newspaper. Paint the frame with Crayola Watercolors. Air-dry the paint.
4. On white construction paper, use your imagination to create snowflakes in various sizes and shapes with Crayola Gel FX Markers.
5. Cut out snowflakes and glue them around the picture frame. In areas where there are no snowflakes, place drops of glue. Sprinkle on kosher salt. Air-dry the glue.
6. Glue a picture to the back of your frame. With Crayola Colored Pencils, trace the frame on cardboard or oak tag to make a heavy backing for your frame. Cut it out and glue the cardboard to the paper frame.

When & Where

"Our kids made these frames for birthday gifts. "
- Clarice W., mother of ages 8 and 11.

"My hockey players made these frames to display their team pictures. They were so eager to show their families."
- Bryan D., volunteer coach.

Interesting Info

Did you know that it takes from 2 to 200 separate ice crystals to create a snowflake? These snow crystals are formed when ice sticks to tiny pieces of dirt blowing in the wind. The shape of a snowflake depends upon how cold the weather is!

Safety Guidelines

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.