Snowflake Picture Frame

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

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 Scissors 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 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.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

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.

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Colored Pencils
• Gel Markers
• Washable Watercolors
• Watercolor Brushes with Plastic Handle
• No-Run School Glue
• Pointed Tip Scissors
• Construction Paper

household supplies

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

"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.

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!