Rainbow Foam Picture Frame

This colorful kids' craft makes a great gift!

Kids’ crafts don’t get much more fun, or colorful, than this! This Rainbow Foam Picture Frame is an easy kids’ craft that you can make with your favorite youngster in about an afternoon. The foam sticks are perfect for little hands to craft with, and they will enjoy using glitter to decorate this picture frame. Plus, the finished project is something that both kids and adults can enjoy. With bright colors and a little glitter, your favorite photos will enjoy some well-earned pizazz in this colorful picture frame.

From the designer,
"If you are looking for a fast, cute craft for the kids, look no further. This darling little frame is made from simple craft materials. The foam sticks used make this craft suitable for even younger hands, and the bright colors are perfect to celebrate the last few days of summer. The end result is pleasing, and the kids will love their little artwork. Stick it on the fridge, so that it can remind the kids of the fun they had once the colder months arrive. The kids can also add a special photo to the frame before sending it off to their grandparents as a thoughtful gift, or add a photo of their favorite pet and use it to decorate their room."

Time to CompleteIn an evening

Primary TechniqueDIY Craft

Easy

Age GroupPreschool & Kindergarten, Elementary School

Materials List

4.3” x 4.3” thick natural cardstock
4.3" x 0.6” foam sticks ~ 6 red; one each yellow, blue, green and pink
3 - 0.4” long wooden bees
2 - self-adhesive magnetic strips
suitable photo
golden glitter glue pen
standard scissors
quick-drying craft glue (such as Bostik Clear)

Instructions

Glue the six red foam sticks to the cardstock to cover the cardstock.
Glue the green and yellow foam sticks to the top and bottom of the cardstock, and then the blue and pink foam sticks to the left and right.
Cut the photo to size and glue it in place.
Glue the three bees on the yellow foam stick.
Use the glitter glue pen to add a golden squiggly pattern to the blue and pink foam sticks.
Allow to dry thoroughly before adding the magnetic strips to the back of the frame, and stick it to mom’s fridge!

More Fabulous Craft Ideas for You

As experienced crafters ourselves, we are excited to share some fun and creative craft project ideas for those of you who enjoy making Rainbow Foam Picture Frames.

If you love crafting with foam and bright colors, we think you would enjoy creating a set of Rainbow Foam Magnets. These cute and colorful magnets can be made in various shapes and sizes, perfect for decorating your fridge or locker. They are not only fun to make, but also functional as they can hold up important notes or pictures.

For those of you looking to step up your crafting game, we recommend trying out Foam Sticker Art. With foam stickers in various shapes and colors, you can create stunning pieces of art by arranging and sticking them onto a canvas or a piece of cardstock. This project allows for endless possibilities and encourages your creativity to run wild.

If you enjoy crafting personalized gifts for your loved ones, consider making a Rainbow Foamed Candles. By decorating plain candles with colorful foam shapes, you can create unique and vibrant gifts for birthdays, holidays, or simply to brighten someone's day. This craft is not only fun to make, but also thoughtful and heartfelt.

We hope these craft project ideas inspire you to get creative and have fun with your crafting endeavors. Happy crafting!