Make a paper plate picture frame

Make a DIY paper plate picture frame with step-by-step instructions from Joanna. Use your new frame to show off pictures of your friends and family, or even your favourite CBeebies friends.

You will need
  • Paper plate
  • Pens
  • Fun stickers or decorative items
  • Sticky tape
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • A picture for your frame
Joanna shows off a paper plate picture frame

Who is this activity for?

This easy craft idea is perfect to try with your little one. Grab your craft items and follow along with Joanna as she makes a fun DIY picture frame with simple every day objects.

Crafting and sensory play is a great way for your child to develop their fine motor skills, language and imagination.

Joanna shows off a paper plate picture frame

How to make a DIY picture frame

Once you have all the materials from the list above, it's time to begin! Don’t forget to ask a grown-up to help with the scissors.

  1. First take your paper plate and cut out a circle from the middle. To do this you can fold your plate in half to make a semicircle and carefully use scissors to cut out the middle. Now you have the start of your frame.

  2. Use your stickers, coloured paper and pens to decorate your frame.

  3. Time to add your photo or picture. Turn over your frame and put glue on all the edges.

  4. Take your photo or picture, turn it over and stick it face down onto the frame.

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