Crayon School Picture Frame

Hooray for the first day! Paint & make a Crayola Crayon-inspired DIY photo fame from craft sticks, then add a child's first day of school pic or any photo.

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

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Supplies Needed

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Craft Sticks
Pencil(s)
Photo of Child

Steps

Step 1

Mix paint color of choice on plate with paint brush. Cover 7 craft sticks with paint.
Step 2

Cover 2 craft sticks with black paint. Let all paint steps dry 1–2 hours.
Step 3

Position craft sticks next to each other horizontally, placing black craft sticks above and below remaining craft sticks.
Step 4

Using craft sticks as guide, sketch and cut out cardstock crayon.
Step 5

Glue craft sticks to cardstock.
Step 6

Draw serpentine design on black craft sticks with markers.
Step 7

Glue photo of child to craft sticks. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
Step 8

Display your fun, first-day memory!

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CIY Staff Tips

For this DIY craft, we recommend covering surfaces and protecting clothing.
Start a craft tradition by creating this project at the beginning of each school year!

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