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Kids Crafts: Photoframes (Presents Kids Can Make!)

November 7, 2012

Presents kids can make The children made these simple photo frames for Daddy’s Birthday. They were simple, quick and inexpensive to make. We added a nice photo of each of them with Daddy and he now has these up at work. These would make great presents kids can make for Christmas or for Father’s Day too (or indeed make a nice Mother’s Day gift to **ahem**)!

I bought the frames a while back in Ikea, they were really cheap, but I am sure the discount shops have these too.

Presents kids can make

Materials: a simple inexpensive photoframe, acrylic paint (or normal paint + varnish)

1) The children chose their colours. I always try and encourage only 2 primary colours to avoid a big brown smudge. But they actually only asked for Red and Blue (and some white). I removed all the bits that we didn’t want painted (i.e. the “glass”, in our case clear plastic) etc.

 

2) Let the children paint and let dry. I do love seeing how different the kids paint – I am sure it is age related. Pip Squeak’s painting is very free, with lots of mixing of colours creating new shades. Red Ted’s is very meticulous and he takes great care to get it just “right”.

3) Add the kids’ names and ages on the back.

And finished. They loved painting, I think it is great to have presents kids can make – it teaches children about giving and making an effort rather than then encourage early consumerism.

 

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Have you got any presents kids can make to share?

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  1. Becky says

    November 7, 2012 at 4:55 am

    It’s so hard finding presents for Dad, this is a great idea.

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  2. Pinkoddy says

    November 7, 2012 at 6:23 am

    What a great idea especially with Christmas coming up.
    Thanks for hosting

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  3. Red Ted Art says

    November 7, 2012 at 7:28 am

    Agreed Becky, I encourage the children to make as much as possible!!! More presents that kids can make to come!

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  4. Two of Everything says

    November 7, 2012 at 8:35 am

    Great idea. I love the concentration on their faces!

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  5. Genuine Jenn says

    November 7, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    I love this idea we were thinking about this or making a mug for the grandparents 🙂

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  6. Red Ted Art says

    November 7, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    Or both?! 😉

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  7. The Monko says

    November 7, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Hey Maggy, just linked up my knitting nancy skipping rope. I hope its OK that I made the one in the post. I though as it is a craft that can be done by relatively young kids it would still be relevant and others with older kids than my three year old might like to try it.

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  8. Red Ted Art says

    November 7, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Of course it is ok!! Anything with and for kids is great!!! And great idea to make a skipping rope!!!!

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  9. Mary says

    November 7, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    It looked great fun and so much better to receive something made by the children than something shop bought, and so simple too.

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  10. Mummy..Mummy..MUM!! says

    November 7, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    What a great idea Maggy. Definitely one we will try . x

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  11. Bethany @ No Twiddle Twaddle says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:41 am

    lol. I wish I had read this post back in the Spring when I had the kids make canvases for the house. Of course, yes, my preschooler made a nice big brown smudge. But usually he is the one who won’t even try to do a project so I thought it was sweet that he painted so many colors even though it didn’t turn out the perfect color. Well, now I will know what to do different!

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  12. Red Ted Art says

    November 8, 2012 at 8:23 am

    Thanks Mummy Mummy Mum!

    And yes, Bethany, yes, we are VERY familiar with the brown smudge 🙂 and it is sweet how they get so excited!!

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  13. Isil says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Great idea!

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  14. Capture by Lucy says

    November 9, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Love these, got a little photo frame idea I’m working on too, inspired by my grandparents! I love getting the children excited abut photos xx

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    • Red Ted Art says

      November 9, 2012 at 5:56 pm

      Oooh would love to see what you make!

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  15. Mums make lists (@mumsmakelists) says

    November 10, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Very timely – am planning feet & hand prints as well as photos for various Christmas presents and these will be a great touch.

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  16. JDaniel4's Mom says

    November 12, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    What a wonderful way to frame pictures! You can create so many wonderful on them.

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  17. Jason says

    November 12, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Hi,
    I’m such a big fan of your blog and ideas, that I’ve nominated/awarded you the Versatile Blogger Award. My post is up, so go and read about me, my choices, and how you can award this to others:

    http://www.easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.jp

    Jason

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    • Red Ted Art says

      November 12, 2012 at 7:19 pm

      Awe thanks, how sweet!

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  18. Rebecca says

    November 13, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    That’s a lovely idea. Ibex they loved doing it too.

    Thanks for linking to the Sunday showcase.

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  19. Chris at Thinly Spread says

    November 17, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    I love these, I bought the IKEA frames a long time ago and the kids have made them for a number of years, it’s lovely to see how their designs change with the passing of time! Thanks for linking to Festive Friday, this is a lovely addition! x

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  20. Genny @ In Lieu of Preschool says

    November 21, 2012 at 7:20 am

    Thanks for sharing on Tuesday Tots! I LOVE kid-made gift ideas!! I am featuring your post this week on In Lieu of Preschool: http://www.inlieuofpreschool.com/2012/11/christmas-is-coming-ten-great-activities-to-get-you-ready-for-the-holidays.html Please feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Off to pin!! 🙂

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  21. Red Ted Art says

    November 21, 2012 at 7:57 am

    Awe very much appreciated. Thank you!

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  22. Only Best For Baby says

    December 22, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Your children are so gorgeous and I love the look of concentration on their faces. It’s interesting to see how their approach is different.

    I’ve just introduced my baby to painting and she loves to mix the paint and use a paintbrush in each hand! You can see her painting here – http://onlybestforbaby.com/blog/2012/12/painting-fun/

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  23. Gisele says

    June 2, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Spot on, thanks for the info!

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