Craft Stick Clipboard Picture Frame

Clip it real good! Make a colorful DIY picture frame at home using Crayola Paint, craft sticks & other supplies.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

Construction Paper
Glue
Paint
Paint Brushes
Craft Sticks
Mini Clothespin
Photo(s)

Steps

Step 1

Cover both sides of 10 craft sticks and 1 clothespin with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 2

Group 8 craft sticks together side by side. Glue 2 craft sticks across the group to secure.
Step 3

Flip craft sticks over. Glue clothespin to top of craft sticks.
Step 4

Glue photo to cardstock. Cut around photo, leaving colorful cardstock border. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
Step 5

Clip photo into clothespin and display!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

If you don’t have craft sticks at home, substitute popsicle sticks instead.
Experiment with different techniques, including gluing Bright Pop Cardstock to craft sticks or using different Crayola Paint colors!

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