Kids’ DIY Popsicle Stick Frame Craft for Artwork & Photos

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Do you want a fun way to display your child’s artwork and do a simple craft? This popsicle stick picture frame craft does both.

Create a Simple Popsicle Stick Picture Frame Craft

This frame is a fun way to add an extra special touch to your child’s artwork.

Looking for more art crafts? Try these 30 fun crafts for toddlers.

For this frame craft, you will need:

Large craft or popsicle sticks, or cardboard (like from a cereal box)
Paint, or markers
Glue (hot glue or any craft glue you like)
Decorating materials (like colored corn or pasta, beads, old puzzle pieces, etc.)

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Let’s Get Started Making a Simple Popsicle Stick Frame!

Step 1: Make the Frame

You can make the frame from cardboard or craft sticks. You can measure your child’s art and make a frame that fits it, or make the frame first and add the art later.

Simply glue the popsicle sticks together on the corners to secure the frame in place.

For younger kids, you might want to have this step done first. My oldest, at 9, wanted to do it herself.

create a simple frame with popsicle sticks for kids artwork

Step 2: Paint the Picture Frame

Now it’s time to add some color to the frame. Let your child be as creative (or not) as they would like.

If you don’t want to wait for the paint to dry, you can use markers instead.

painting the craft stick frames to their desire

Step 3: Decorate the frame

Once the paint is dry, it’s time to get creative!

You can use all sorts of crafty things you have around the house.

You can use washi tape and glitter glue to make the frame look fancy without making it too bumpy. This is especially good if you want to mail the picture frame.

If you want a more 3D look, you can use colored pasta, gems, and buttons.