Materials for Earth Day trash crafts or Mothers Day picture frame crafts for kids
--cardboard boxes from cereal, pasta or any other similar sized box For lesson design, divide students
into groups and give each student in each group a box of the same size. The groups can problem solve and work interactively to measure the dimensions for the frame.
--recycled trash wrapping paper or wallpaper scraps
--sharp scissors or paper cutter for older students
--glue wash (school glue watered down) in containers from recycling bin (Styrofoam trays, pie tins,
yogurt cups, etc.) for wrapping paper.
--invisible tape for wallpaper.
--small foam brushes or paint brushes (for wrapping paper)
--recycled trash refrigerator magnets or tabs from soda pop cans
--hot glue gun
--photograph of each child
Directions for Mothers Day gift crafts for kids
--Measure photograph dimensions
--Measure and cut a window in the cardboard which is 1/2 inch smaller all the way around than the
picture.
--Cut out a frame around the window which is about 2 inches wide.
--Choose a piece of wrapping paper or wallpaper to cover the cardboard picture frame crafts.
--Cut the paper so that it is 1 inch larger all around than the frame.
--Center the paper over homemade photo frames and make a small slit in the paper over the
opening.
--Cut to enlarge the hole and form a rectangular hole in wrapping paper, an inch smaller than the hole
in the cardboard.
--Cut one inch diagonally from each corner of wrapping paper. Gently fold the paper around the outer
and inner edge of the frame to the back.
--If you use wrapping paper, decoupage it: Apply a coat of glue wash to affix the wrapping paper.
Cover homemade photo frames with a layer of glue wash to make them shiny and protect them. If
you use wallpaper, simply tape paper in place.
--With masking tape, attach the photos to the back of picture frame crafts, with image facing out.
--Attach a piece of paper over the back to hold the photo in place and center it inside picture frame
crafts.
--Hot glue magnet or pop can tab to the back of the frame. You can use peel and stick magnet strips
Celebrate Earth Day with these recycled trash crafts. Give inexpensive, handmade gift crafts for Mother's Day, win-win!
