by Jennifer N.
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September 8, 2006

Gideon's Picture Frame (Children's Craft Tutorial)

August 13, 2008 03:27 PM EDT
views: 711 | comments: 42
As some of you know, my mother in law's dog Max recently passed away at the age of 10. That night Clint was looking at old pictures of Max and pulling them out of a photo album. I mentioned that he might better put them in a frame to avoid them getting damaged. Perhaps even make one for it.

This was all it took for Gideon's wheels to get turning. Gideon immediately asked to make a frame, though I took a day to find all of the materials.

What we used to make the frames:
  • Glow in the dark stars (for walls)
  • Glitter glue
  • Miracle Bead Bell
  • Glow in the dark letter stickers
  • Old Manilla Envelope
  • Buttons
  • Glow in the dark star stickers
  • Glow in the dark hands and feet stickers
  • Glow in the dark beads (he never used these)
  • Glow in the dark ghost confetti
  • Repositionable adhesive tabs (found in scrapbooking supply stores)

Our Supplies
http://media-files.gather.com/images/d778/d862/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg
How We Made Them:
  1. I took an old manilla envelope and cut it into frame sized pieces and added a border around it.
  2. Gideon got out his art kit and scoured it for fun things. He soon decided that he wanted the frame to GLOW, so he used almost all glow in the dark items.
  3. He chose to glue them with glitter glues rather than the glue stick - your child can use either.
  4. I helped him tie the bell to the back of the frame and gave him a photo of him and daddy at Circus world to put in there.
  5. He put four adhesive tabs on the back of the photo and stuck it to the frame
  6. Gideon added four more tabs to the back of the frame and hung it on his bedroom wall.
  7. All done!
The Finished Frame
http://media-files.gather.com/images/d783/d862/d744/d224/d96/f3/full.jpg

As you can see these are so easy to make and incredibly inexpensive. Ours was made with things we had lying around the house already.

Gideon actually has another one that he started, but he hasn't said that it's done yet, so I'll wait to post that one until after he's finished with it.
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Comments: 42

Robin G. Aug 13, 2008, 3:33pm EDT
I do little projects like this with my daughter all the time and she just loves it. Even now that she is 12 and thinks she is 18 we still have fun with crafts.
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:37pm EDT

Crafts are fun for all ages. That's part of the appeal of them, isn't it? I think it's fabulous you still craft with her. :)
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Aug 13, 2008, 3:52pm EDT
very lovely work
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:37pm EDT

Thank you
Sarah (I want points) Aug 13, 2008, 4:16pm EDT
What a great job! Nice craft.
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:37pm EDT

Thank you Sarah
JoAnne D. Aug 13, 2008, 4:41pm EDT
Thanks for posting to Just about stuff and such
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:38pm EDT

You're welcome
JoAnne D. Aug 13, 2008, 4:41pm EDT
Looks like a lot of great fun to do.
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:38pm EDT

It was lots of fun and super easy.
René Allen Aug 13, 2008, 5:20pm EDT
Jen and Gideon ~ I LOVE THIS! Gideon did a fantastic job on this. What a talented little one.

HUGE HUGS! ~ This will be FEATURED this weekend Jen . . . Tell Gideon that WE all thank him.

HUGE ARTISTIC and CREATIVE HUGS
Rene
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:38pm EDT

Thanks. He did wonderfully, I agree, but I'm always biased. I'll be sure to tell him
Holli G. Aug 13, 2008, 5:30pm EDT
This is so cute! He did an excellent job
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:39pm EDT

Thanks
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Aug 13, 2008, 7:34pm EDT
This is very good...I like projects like this that use common items. Thanks!
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:39pm EDT

I do too because BUYING craft supplies is costly!
Steph-in-NE ..... Aug 13, 2008, 7:52pm EDT
neat idea.... will save it for my gson class room activites
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:39pm EDT

I hope he has fun with it!
Marianne R. Aug 13, 2008, 8:37pm EDT
Fun project!
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:39pm EDT

Thanks
april w. Aug 13, 2008, 9:15pm EDT
That was a great idea. i love to see people spend time with there kids.
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:40pm EDT

Thanks. We love to craft together ;-)
Sammie B. Aug 13, 2008, 9:32pm EDT
That's really cute, and very creative!
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:40pm EDT

Thanks.
Stephanie S. Aug 13, 2008, 10:00pm EDT
Beautiful frame Gideon! You do wonderful work!!
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:40pm EDT

Thanks from both of us
Bridget ♥ Aug 14, 2008, 12:05pm EDT
What a fun craft, he did a great job! I love doing crafts with my children too!
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:40pm EDT

Thanks. It's great bonding and creative time, isn't it?
Nurse Nancy S. Aug 15, 2008, 3:09pm EDT
Great little project!
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:40pm EDT

Thanks!
elizabeth e. Aug 15, 2008, 8:51pm EDT
This was quite unique.
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:41pm EDT

The fun part is that it's flexible to what you have on hand and your vision for it.
René Allen Aug 17, 2008, 1:20pm EDT
Jen ~ Tell Gideon that is work is NOW FEATURED in Artistic Therapy . . .

HUGE HUGS!
Your Friend,
Rene
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:42pm EDT

Thanks for the feature!
Glome . . . Sep 2, 2008, 1:10pm EDT
Jen ... tell Gideon he made me laugh. That is so quirky ... I love off the wall thinking. :)
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:42pm EDT

Haha gotta love the mind of a 6 year old!
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Sep 15, 2008, 8:24pm EDT
Very cute and easy to make
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:42pm EDT

Thanks
Victoria H. Sep 24, 2008, 12:57am EDT
Thanks so much for posting this to my group All Photo Essays Here !!
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:42pm EDT

You're welcomed
Christy F. Sep 27, 2008, 4:12pm EDT
It turned out GREAT! :D

Thank you for sharing your wonderful content with us at ~Create Something~ Feel free to post more at anytime, and tell your friends! Dropping by to give your content a 10!
Jennifer N. May 23, 2009, 10:42pm EDT

Thank you!

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