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How to Make a Beaded Photo Frame

Level
Beginner
Time
1/2 day
Budget
10 - 30

Add a burst of color to your favorite memories with this easy, kid-friendly beaded photo frame project!

Using just paint, spare cardboard, and a selection of vibrant beads, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind frame to showcase some of your most cherished moments!

Perfect for crafting with little ones, this project transforms everyday materials into a unique piece of decor that will bring joy and a personal touch to your home.

Project & Instructions by Hobbycraft Artisan:

Emma Pickworth

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You Will Need
* Beads * PVA Glue and spreader * Old cardboard box * Blue & Green paint – brush pallet * Scissors * Ruler/set square * Pencil

How to make

Step 1

Measure a square out on your piece of cardboard measuring 14cm x 14cm.

 

Top Tip: Use a set square if you have one to hand to help with making your square even.

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Step 2
Draw a smaller square inside of the first square, for ease use a ruler width.
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Step 3

Cut out the outside of your square, followed by the inside. The inside can be tricky ask an adult to start this off for you.

 

Top Tip: Using a closed pair of scissors make a hole in the middle and then cut an X, this makes cutting the inside square easier.

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Step 4
Next paint half your frame blue and the other half green.
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Step 5
Leave the paint to dry.
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Step 6
Once your paint is dry you can start sticking the green beads on top of the green painted part of the frame using PVA glue, followed by the blue beads onto the blue part of the frame.
Step 7

Once your frame is dry, it is time to build your flower scene, first select, then arrange your beads to make flowers and stems.

 

Once you are happy with your design you can stick these down.

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Step 8

Now decorate your sky with some stars. Leave overnight to dry!

 

Once dry, add your favourite photo.

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Step 9
What a beautiful way to cherish a sentimental moment!
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