How to Make Photo Frames Out of Newspaper

Last Updated: August 10, 2021

This is a simple photo frame made from rolled-up newspapers and notepaper. It could be given as gift to friends and relatives for different occasions or even used as a piece of decoration in your own home.

Part 1

Part 1 of 3:
Making the paper rolls

1
Take out a sheet of newspaper. Divide it in half.
2
Take a half of the newspaper and divide it into another half so that when you roll them, it won't become too big!

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3
Use a dowel or broom stick to roll the paper up into a tube. Once rolled, glue it so that it doesn't come apart.
- You can either make it thin by pulling the rolls close together or make it wide by not keeping it firm.
- Make sure all the rolls are equal as they only look good when the same size.
4
Make 8 rolls in total. This will be sufficient for all four sides of the photo frame.
5
Make 4 notebook paper rolls. Use the notebook paper to make rolls by following the same rolling steps.

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Part 2

Part 2 of 3:
Coloring the rolls

1
Take any color paper you want. Roll it around four of the newspaper rolls and adhere it to the newspaper roll. Repeat for the other four rolls but use a different color that complements the first color. Then use a different color again for the notepaper rolls.
- For example: Make the first layer red, the second layer purple and third layer red. Of course, you can design it any way you want.
- Paint the rolls if you'd prefer that in place of adding colored paper.

Part 3

Part 3 of 3:
Attach the rolls to the photo frame

1
Glue the drawing or picture to the cardboard backing.
2
Add the paper rolls to the image. Arrange these carefully as a border around the picture. Glue in place.
3
Trim off any remaining cardboard if it's showing.
4
Cover any holes between the rolls by sticking flowers (plastic or paper) over the top. Or, spread glitter or glitter glue in an interesting pattern.
5
Done. Make sure the drawing (if it is one) is sparkling and beautiful because the picture is more important than the frame.

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Community Q&A

Question

Can I color them?

Carmilly

Community Answer

You can absolutely color it. I would not recommend using markers or crayons, but paint is your best bet on this.
Question

What color should I paint them?

Community Answer

Any color you want! Make it your favorite color, or use a few different colors. It's totally up to you.

Warnings

Always wear gloves or clean any glue that spread on the table or floor with tissue paper immediately.

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Things You'll Need

Scissors
Color paper (or you can paint the newspaper with poster paints)
Paper glue or fevicol (craft glue)
A drawing or picture for the photo frame
A cardboard in the size of the picture or drawing (with 1 and 1/2 inches extra in all 4 sides)
A broomstick or dowel piece to roll the newspaper/notepaper
A few newspapers
4 notebook papers