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Car Nut Frame!

You might need to use tools that require adult supervision, such as glue gun and scissors. If so, these can be replaced by textile glue and safety scissors. Make sure you ask your parents some help.

Is your dad hooked on cars? Are you a mechanic in training? If you love cars, trucks, or anything with a motor, then this frame is a great gift for your father.

What you’ll need:

How to make it:

1. Remove glass from frame.
2. Paint frame black and let dry.
3. Use permanent adhesive glue to decorate outside of frame with nuts and washers. Let dry completely.
4. Insert a family photo and the glass into the frame.

Tips:

• Get nuts and washers from Dad’s toolbox with his permission or have Mom buy them at a local hardware store.
• Try to find a photograph that shows you riding your toy car or helping Dad in the driveway.
• GemTac is glue that is specially made for attaching jewels and glass to other surfaces. You can also use Super Glue.

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Rock Family Plaque!

You might need to use tools that require adult supervision, such as glue gun and scissors. If so, these can be replaced by textile glue and safety scissors. Make sure you ask your parents some help.

This adorable craft is so easy and looks marvelous sitting on a shelf or on Dad’s desk. A great gift for Father’s Day!

What you’ll need:

How to make it:

1. Paint the wood plaque with a coat of black paint and let dry. (Picture #1)
2. Wash the rocks and let them dry.
3. Paint a second coat of black paint on the plaque and let dry.
4. Have an adult spray the plaque with a coat of acrylic sealer spray. Let dry. (Picture #2)
5. Position rocks on the table and find the “resting spot” on the rock so that they will sit solidly on your plaque.
6. Glue wiggle eyes on to the rocks, using a generous amount of glue. The glue will dry clear. Let dry. (Picture #3)
7. Position rocks on the plaque, then add a generous amount of white glue to the bottom of each rock and gently press onto the plaque. Let dry completely. (Picture #4)
8. Use a label maker to create your family name. If you don’t have a label maker, paint a strip on the plaque with silver paint. Let dry completely.
9. When strip is dry, use a black marker to write your family name.

Tips:

• If you prefer a more colorful plaque, paint each of the rocks with colorful paint before adding the eyes.
• Be sure to let this project dry completely before giving it to Dad. Allow about 4 hour’s worth of drying time.
• If you really want to play around with this, use yarn and construction paper to add hair and hats to the rock faces!

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Source:

- http://crafts.kaboose.com/car-nut-frame.html

- http://crafts.kaboose.com/rock-family-plaque.html

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The Tweens News | English

You might need to use tools that require adult supervision, such as glue gun and scissors. If so, these can be replaced by textile glue and safety scissors. Make sure you ask your parents some help.

This photo frame makes a perfect gift for Mother’s Day or as a springtime craft. You will enjoy making this picture frame, which works beautifully as a memento.

What you’ll need:

How to make it:

1. Using photograph as a size guide, trim cardboard to make the four sides of the frame. A paper cutter will give you straighter cuts than scissors.
2. Place your cardboard pieces around your photograph to be sure they are the right size. You will also need a piece of cardboard for the back of your picture frame. Use the pieces you just cut as a guide to determine the size of your backing. Trace and cut out back.
3. Turn decorative paper or fabric right-side down on your work surface. Place cardboard pieces on paper or fabric and lightly trace around the cardboard with a pencil.
4. Cut out the patterns you just created. Turning fabric or paper right-side up, glue them to the cardboard. When applying the glue, use a sponge, paintbrush or your finger to spread the glue evenly over the cardboard so that you don’t have gaps or bumps.
5. Line up your cardboard pieces onto your backing to help you position your photo. Glue photo to the backing.
6. Glue the frame pieces around the photo.
7. Position buttons in each corner to create flowers. Use one color for the center of the flower, and five of another color for the petals. Glue in place once you have them where you want them.
8. Tie a bow in the center of string or ribbon. Glue the tails to the back of the frame.
9. You can also glue a magnet to the back of the frame if you like, or use the magnet instead of the ribbon hanger.

Tips:

• You can find papier-mâché  frames at most craft and discount department stores. If using a purchased frame, use it as a guide to cut your fabric or paper and glue in place.
• For younger siblings, instead of gluing fabric to the frame pieces, have them color, draw or paint a pattern on construction paper.
• If you already have several buttons on hand, pick your fabric or paper based on the colors you already have. Buttons can be found in the sewing department of craft and discount department stores in many different colors and package sizes.

Source: http://crafts.kaboose.com/springtime-photo-frames.html

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You might need to use tools that require adult supervision, such as glue gun and scissors. If so, these can be replaced by textile glue and safety scissors. Make sure you ask your parents some help.

Make this pretty photo frame with paint and a few craft jewels. A perfect Valentine gift for Mom, Dad or your Grandparents!

What you’ll need:

How to make it:

1. Paint the frame with a coat of gesso. (Picture #1) Gesso is a craft medium that helps provide a good surface for paint to grab. You can skip this step and paint with white paint. Allow to dry.
2. Paint the frame in four sections, each section being a different color (purple, pink, dark pink, peach). (Picture #2)
3. When paint is dry, spray frame with acrylic sealer and allow to dry for about an hour.
4. Use glue to decorate the frame with craft jewels. We used some sticker craft jewels and some that needed to be glued on.

Tips:

• You can buy large variety packs of craft jewels that contains all different sizes, shapes and colors to be used in a variety of projects.
• You can use white craft paint in place of Gesso as a medium.
• Some craft jewels are self stick, just peel them off their backing and stick to your project!

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Source: http://crafts.kaboose.com/valentine-photo-frame.html

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