Show us a Favorite Photo

What can we use if we don't have cardboard, ribbon, or a ruler?

Use a clean cereal box or foam board instead of cardboard for the frame, substitute yarn, a shoelace, or a strip of fabric for the ribbon in step 8, and use the straight edge of a book or phone to draw the rectangle in step 2.

My photo keeps sliding or the window looks uneven—what should I do?

Slide the photo until it sits where you like, then follow step 6 and firmly tape or glue all sides to the back of the frame, and trim jagged cuts from step 4 slowly with sharp scissors or have an adult score the cardboard first to keep the window straight.

How can I change this activity for younger or older kids?

For younger children have an adult pre-cut the outer and inner rectangles and let them decorate with stickers and crayons, while older kids can measure the 2 cm border themselves, use a craft knife for cleaner cuts, and add detailed decorations like paint or layered paper.

How can we make the frame more special or longer-lasting?

Protect the photo by placing it in a clear page protector or gluing a piece of clear plastic over the window, write the three reasons and the date on the back, add a magnet or stronger hanging loop instead of ribbon, and embellish the 2 cm border with washi tape, sequins, or small glued trinkets.