Paper Quill Picture Frame

Turn a cereal box into a DIY picture frame with paint and paper quill embellishments. It’s an upcycled craft idea that makes a fun DIY cardboard picture frame!

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

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Supplies Needed

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Craft Stick
Disposable Cups
Empty Cereal Box
Newspaper
Straw(s)

Steps

Step 1

With scissors, cut out a picture frame shape on the cereal box to your desired size.
Step 2

Mix blue and white paint in the cup with a craft stick, then paint the plain side of the frame. Let dry 1-2 hours. Paint a second coat. Dry again 1-2 hours.
Step 3

While paint dries, cut different colors of construction paper into strips and cut 1 folded newspaper sheet into strips.
Step 4

Snip a small slit into the paper straw.
Step 5

Slide a construction paper strip into the slit, then wrap it around the straw and adhere the other end with glue. Repeat with a newspaper strip and as many construction paper strips as desired.
Step 6

Repeat Step 5 to make enough paper quills to cover all or part of the frame.
Step 7

Glue the paper quills to the painted frame, let dry, and display!

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CIY Staff Tips

Experiment with other colors of paint to customize your picture frame!

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