Making a Rolled Paper Picture Frame Magnet

Total Time: 30 minutes

Supplies:

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

Steps:

1. 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.

 

 
2. 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.

 

 

 
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3. Secure paper tubes with hot glue gun. Trim excess.

 

 

 

 

 
4. To hide the cardboard trim, I used sticker ribbon.

 

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

 

 

 
6. 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.

 

 

 

 

 
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7. Using another piece of a Ziploc bag, cut out a square piece. Tape along the edge and cut out a V shape, so you can easily switch out the photo.

 

 

 
8. Lastly, cut magnetic strips to secure to the back edges of the picture frame.