[Photo Frame] Ideas for Making Picture Frames with Paper Plates
There are probably many people who think, “Instead of just tucking photos full of fun memories into an album or keeping them as image data, I’d love to display them in my room.” And if you’re going to display them, you’d want them to give off a cozy, warm vibe that makes you smile when you look at them.
So in this article, we’ll introduce handmade photo frame and stand ideas using paper plates! It’s a feature you can enjoy making together with small children—perfect for fun at-home time.
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[Photo Frame] Ideas for Making Picture Frames with Paper Plates
Photo frame decorated with fabric
This is a photo frame decorated by using a paper plate as the base and covering it with small pieces of fabric.
You can create originality by choosing different fabrics and arranging them in a balanced way.
Leave the center, where the photo will go, without any fabric, and try to stick the fabric everywhere else with as few gaps as possible.
If you vary the sizes of the fabric pieces and intentionally overlap them, it will not only look more vibrant but also give a sense of depth.
Handprint photo frame
This photo frame incorporates handprint stamps into a paper plate decoration to highlight the memories captured in the photo.
By choosing handprints from around the same time as the photo, you can use it as a way to look back and remember how small their hands were then.
The color of the handprint should match the design and decorations of the paper plate, and because it’s a bold accent, place it with the overall balance in mind.
It’s a photo frame you’ll want to make regularly, as if watching over your child’s growth.
Mother’s Day Photo Frame
This photo frame is adorned with carnations, the must-have flowers for Mother’s Day.
The carnations are simple—just crumpled tissue paper—so focus on achieving softness and a three-dimensional look.
Then decorate the center of a paper plate with finely cut design paper, and arrange the carnations while considering color balance to finish.
It’s also recommended to add leaf decorations that highlight the carnations and to cut the photo to fit the person so that the base decorations remain visible.
Snowman photo frame
This is a cute photo frame with a snowman motif that conveys the fun of winter.
Use a paper plate to represent the snowman’s belly, then add parts like the face and hands to decorate it.
Place the photo in the center of the belly; it’s also nice to cut the photo into a circle to match the overall round shape.
If you’re hesitant to cut the photo, cut out the middle of the paper plate and attach the photo to the back so it shows through.
By paying attention to the snowman’s expression and the colors of the decorations, you’ll finish a photo frame that really highlights your joyful winter memories.
In conclusion
The best thing about handmade items is, after all, the warmth you can feel in them. I think this was a collection of ideas to make your cherished photos even more special. You can also combine a few of the suggestions here to create your own unique photo stand or photo frame!