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Rainbow Puppy School Bus Photo Frame

A vibrant and playful craft project to create a colorful photo frame shaped like a school bus, perfect for showcasing special school memories.

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Materials

Materials

  • 12 pieces jumbo craft sticks These form the base structure.
  • 1 bottle yellow acrylic paint Used to paint the frame.
  • 1 sheet rainbow cardstock For additional decorations.
  • 1 sheet clear blue acetate Used for the windows.
  • 1 sheet clear pink cardstock Optional decoration material.
  • 1 sheet brown felt To create the puppy face.
  • 1 bottle glue For assembling the frame.
  • 4 pieces black buttons Used as wheels.
  • 1 photo school photo To be displayed in the frame.

Instructions

Assembly

  • Glue the jumbo craft sticks together to form a rectangular shape that resembles a school bus.
  • Once the glue is dry, paint the entire structure in bright yellow and let it dry.
  • Cut out windows from the clear blue acetate and carefully glue them into place.
  • Using the brown felt, create a cute puppy face and place it in one of the windows.
  • Glue on the black buttons for wheels.
  • Finally, insert your favorite first-day-of-school photo behind the center window.

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Tips & Notes:

If gluing the sticks results in uneven edges, gently sand the edges once dry. Allow yellow paint to dry completely before applying a second coat if streaks occur.

Nutrition Information: Serving: | Calories: | Carbohydrates: | Protein: | Fat: | Sodium: | Fiber: | Sugar:

Author: Emily Carter Course: Cuisine: Keyword: Back to School, Craft Project, Photo Frame, Rainbow Puppy, School Bus

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