Materials

• 4 large craft sticks (tongue depressor size)
• Tacky craft glue
• Scissors
• Photo (will need to be trimmed)
• Small decorations (stickers, buttons, foam shapes, etc.)

Instructions

1. Lay one craft stick on the left side of the photo and one on the right side.
2. Place one craft stick along the top and one along the bottom. These should rest on top of the left and right sticks, forming a square opening in the middle.
3. Check the layout to make sure it looks right. Then, glue the top and bottom sticks to the left and right sticks. Let the glue dry.
4. Trim the photo so it fits behind the frame.
5. Glue the photo to the back of the frame. Let it dry.
6. Decorate the frame using stickers, buttons, or other small decorations. Let the glue dry completely.

Notes and Variations

• Use markers or paint to color the sticks before gluing them together.
• Make a stand by gluing a small piece of cardboard to the back.
• Add a magnet to the back so it can go on a fridge.
• Use caution with glue. Tacky glue is best, but if using hot glue, an adult should help.
• Let Scouts be creative! There is no right or wrong way to decorate the frame.

For more information, see https://scoutermom.com/5738/craft-stick-picture-frame/