How To Make a "Dad"
Picture Frame For Father's Day
You Will
Need
Photograph
4 3/4 x 4 3/4- in. papier-mache box with a photo insert opening
Paintbrush
Acrylic red, white, and black paint
2 1 1/2 x 2 1/2-in. wood hearts
2 3/4 x 7/8-in. wood hearts
2 3/4-in. tall wood D letters
3/4-in. tall wood A letter
Craft glue
Satin varnish
4 x 4-in. piece of white card stock
Black permanent marker
Steps
Find
a picture
Find or take the perfect picture of you and your dad together.
Instead of a picture, you can make a drawing
or write a note.
Remove
lid
Remove the lid inset on the box and set it aside.
Paint
Paint the lid frame white and the box base red. Then paint the wood
letters black and the wood hearts red.
Arrange
Spell “DAD” with the wood letters, arrange it with the larger wood hearts
around the lid, and glue them in place.
Wooden letters and symbols are available at
craft stores.
Apply
varnish
Apply a coat of varnish to the outside surface of the decorated lid.
Write
message
Write a personalized message to your father on the card stock with the
pen and glue it to the inside of the bottom of the box. Glue the smaller
hearts on the card.
Insert
photo
Insert your photo into the lid frame and place it on the box. Enjoy
giving your dad a gift he will cherish forever.