Nature Magnet Frames

Craft these lovely nature-themed magnetic photo frames out of Styrofoam board and craft foam.	Safety Tips Young kids (3 to 8 years) should use child-safe scissors. Keep the hot glue gun out of children's reach. Watch out for this sign . It means an adult's help is needed for the particular step.
Materials Small magnets Styrofoam board or box board Scissors Craft knife Craft foam White glue Glue gun Decorative materials (beads, sequins, buttons, glitter glue, wiggle eyes, etc.) Self-hardening clay (optional) Your favorite photo

Steps

	1.	Draw the nature object you want to make for your frame on Styrofoam board or box board.
	2.	Cut out the image.
	3.	Etch out a shallow depression the size of your magnet at the back of the frame.
	4.	Use hot glue gun to attach the magnet onto the depression.
	5.	Trace the frame onto craft foam and cut it out. Make a hole at the center for the photo.
	6.	Cut the details on other colors of craft foam. This apple frame needs a green stem and leaf.
	7.	Glue your photo at the center of the frame.
	8.	Glue the craft foam cut-outs on top of the photo.
	9.	Decorate your magnet frame with decorative materials such as beads, sequins, buttons, glitter glue, pompoms, ribbons, rhinestones or stickers.
	10.	Once the glue dries, your magnet photo frame is done. Stick it on the fridge or on any metal surface.

	Try covering the frame with self-drying clay to create a nice textured surface for your photo frame. Clay is a very versatile medium and will allow you to make unique details on your frame. To ensure that the clay does not come off as it dries, the clay should wrap around the edges of the frame.
	Make animal and critter frames like this ladybug magnet frame. You can use wiggle eyes or pompoms to add more character to your frame.
	Use your photo frame to hold notes, lists and of course, your wonderful art works.