DIY Polaroid® Photo Frame

DIY Polaroid® Photo Frame

Remember the good ol’ days of Polaroid® film? We’re bringing back this vintage staple with a fun and easy-to-make photo frame to capture your very own #thisismotherhood moments.

MATERIALS

  • 8.5” x 11” paper or cardstock
  • Markers, crayons or paint
  • Ruler
  • Scissors or exacto knife
  •  Optional: 8.5” x 11” cardboard
  • Optional: glue stick

DIRECTIONS

  1. Measure 1 ¼” on three sides of paper and 2” on the remaining side.

  Optional tip: To ensure your photo frame is more durable, glue paper on cardboard prior to cutting for additional backing.

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2. Using scissors or exacto knife, cut away the middle section of your paper, leaving the measured sides intact.

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3. Decorate using the hashtag #thisismotherhood.

4. Use your photo frame to capture your unique and special motherhood moments.

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SHARE

Take lots of pictures using your photo frame, then share with us on social media at @mops_international using the hashtag #thisismotherhood. We’ll be sharing our favorite submissions all summer long!


This article currently appears in the summer 2017 issue of The MOPS Magazine. If you didn’t get a copy and would like your own, you can subscribe to get The MOPS Magazine in your mailbox every season. If you subscribe, forward your receipt to magazines@mops.org and we’ll shoot a copy of the current issue in the mail to you for free … just because we like you. MOPSMag_cover_Summer2017

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