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Paper Quill Picture Frame

Turn a cereal box into a DIY picture frame with paint and paper quill embellishments. It’s an upcycled craft idea that makes a fun DIY cardboard picture frame!

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

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Craft Stick
  • Disposable Cups
  • Empty Cereal Box
  • Newspaper
  • Straw(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    With scissors, cut out a picture frame shape on the cereal box to your desired size.

  • Step 2

    Mix blue and white paint in the cup with a craft stick, then paint the plain side of the frame. Let dry 1-2 hours. Paint a second coat. Dry again 1-2 hours.

  • Step 3

    While paint dries, cut different colors of construction paper into strips and cut 1 folded newspaper sheet into strips.

  • Step 4

    Snip a small slit into the paper straw.

  • Step 5

    Slide a construction paper strip into the slit, then wrap it around the straw and adhere the other end with glue. Repeat with a newspaper strip and as many construction paper strips as desired.

  • Step 6

    Repeat Step 5 to make enough paper quills to cover all or part of the frame.

  • Step 7

    Glue the paper quills to the painted frame, let dry, and display!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Experiment with other colors of paint to customize your picture frame!

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