Easy Rhinestone Photo Frame

Description

Materials for Rhinestone Photo Frame

• Craft Sticks (Jumbo, skinny, or colored)

• Assorted flat back rhinestones, flat buttons, satin flowers, foam shapes, letter beads.

• Paint (Ceramcoat or Acrylic) if you are using plain craft sticks.

• Paint brushes

• Craft Glue like Fabric-Tac

• Parchment Paper to work on

• Container for water

• Ribbon to hang

• Tape

Steps

• If you have a picture in mind already printed, lay the craft sticks on top to make sure it will fit the frame properly. You can lightly mark the sticks with a pencil.
• If you are using the same size picture for all the children, make a template of the shape. Lay a sheet of parchment paper on top and you can use that as a guide to gluing the sticks together.
• Glue crafts as shown in picture.
• Paint if desired. Let dry. Acrylic paint dries quickly, you will need 2 coats.
• Glue on rhinestones, buttons, foam shapes or whatever decorations you prefer. See our photos for some ideas.
• Let dry.
• Attach ribbon on back with craft glue.
• Attach photo using tape.

Tips and Suggestions

• Print out picture first and lay the jumbo sticks on top. Mark where you need to glue the sticks. Or if it is a class or group picture, make a template to lay the craft sticks on.
• Acrylic Paint or Ceramcoat works best. Paint 2-3 coats for best results. Ceramcoat is washable when wet and will dry permanent so use a smock or old t-shirt.
• Spray with Acrylic Spray for more shine. This will take extra time so plan to add the decor the following day for best results.

Simple Frame

Here is a very basic frame that works for a preschooler. You can make the center larger by simply moving the sticks out so that the ends make a square. Stick on foam, rhinestones are the easiest to work with.

Party Make and Take

This one was used as a party craft and is featured at Perfect Parties.com. It has a simple frame with flowers on it. Perfect Make and Take.