Bright Borders Picture Frame

crayola supplies

Color Wonder™ Markers
Color Wonder™ Paper
Glue Sticks

household supplies

paper towels
cardboard

Why

Make memories with this easy-to-make, no-mess frame. Kids can display their own art or photos of themselves, pets, and family members.

Steps

1. Decide whether your picture frame will be a gift or for yourself. What picture will you put inside the frame? You could draw one, or ask an adult if it's OK to frame a photograph.
2. To mark the frame's four borders, firmly crease its inside edges in a piece of Crayola® Color Wonder™ Paper.
3. With Crayola Color Wonder Markers, draw and color a pattern to make your Bright Borders. What decorations go well with the picture you are framing?
4. Fold the creases in both directions. Carefully tear along the folds to remove the blank center of your frame.
5. Attach your art to the back of the frame with a Crayola Glue Stick. For extra support, glue cardboard on the back.

When & Where

"My children made these frames for close friends. We added our family photo."
- Julieanna S., mother of ages 3 and 6.

"Our son made fingerprint borders. He put Color Wonder™ Marker on his fingers, then pressed them on this special paper."
- Donatella & Ulrich V., parents of age 4.

Interesting Info

Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, who lived near Chalon-sur-Saône, France, began experimenting with photography around 1816. In the summer of 1826, he took the first photograph, which was a view of the outbuildings, trees, and landscape as seen from the upstairs window of his house.

Safety Guidelines

Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.