Making a Rolled Paper Picture Frame Magnet

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May 7, 2018

Picture Frame Magnet - finished frame with a print of flowers and a dragonfly inside A cute photo magnet that would be perfect for Mother's Day, or a just because craft. This magnet will add a nice touch to your fridge.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Supplies:

cardboard
magnetic strip
ruler
scrapbook paper
scissors
hot glue
pencil/pen
tape
X-acto knife
Ziploc bag

Steps:

Using a ruler, determine the picture frame size you would like and draw it on the cardboard. Using an X-acto knife trace your outline. *Optional: I originally was going to make this picture frame with a backing to stand on a desk, but I decided I wanted this frame to be a magnet instead.

Picture Frame Magnet - draw the size frame you want on the cardboard

Picture Frame Magnet - cut out with the X-acto knife

I cut assorted sizes of paper squares and rolled them into tubes with my pen then secured with tape. Repeat until you have enough to cover your frame.

Picture Frame Magnet - cut out paper squares of differing sizes

Picture Frame Magnet - roll them around a pen or pencil and tape

Picture Frame Magnet - enough rolls of paper to cover the frame

Secure paper tubes with hot glue gun. Trim excess.

Picture Frame Magnet - use hot glue to attach rolls to frame

Picture Frame Magnet - frame covered except for two corners

Picture Frame Magnet - flip over and trim excess off with your knife

To hide the cardboard trim, I used sticker ribbon.

Picture Frame Magnet - cover the edge of the cardboard with sticker ribbon

Picture Frame Magnet - view down inside the frame showing the sticker rick rack style ribbon

For the picture frame window, I cut a square piece from a Ziploc bag. Use hot glue and secure plastic window to the frame.

Picture Frame Magnet - cut a piece of the zipper bag to use as the window covering

Picture Frame Magnet - cut piece of plastic bag

Picture Frame Magnet - cover opening in the frame and use hot glue to secure

As a cute accent to the frame, I added hearts. It is very easy, cut a strip of paper and fold in half. Roll both sides to form your heart. Secure hearts down with hot glue.