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How to Make a Twig Frame

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Save your camping memories in this handcrafted twig frame.

This is a great activity to keep kids busy at camp and create a family keepsake to frame photos of your camping trip.

What you need:

  • Twigs
  • Cardboard - with the center cut out for the frame
  • Acrylic paint if you want to add color
  • Glue stick or if you have electric hot glue 
  • Twine
  • flower snips
  • found items for decoration
How To:
  • Take a nature walk and gather an assortment of twigs - remember to carry a bag for hauling you twigs back to camp.
  • Snip the twigs to the right size for the frame (an adult should do this or supervise closely)
  • If you are adding color this is when you should paint individual twigs.  It's nice to leave some their natural color.  The color will be rough and rustic - that just adds to the charm.
  • Glue the twigs closely together on the cardboard
  • Glue twine to the back of the cardboard
  • Glue found items like feathers or acorns to the frame.
  • Add you photos and enjoy!