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This craft reprinted courtesy of Amanda of familycorner.com/.

Here's a fun and creative way to frame one of those classic bubble bath shots! Grab some old puzzle pieces, paint and some craft gems and you are on your way. These easy and personalized frames make wonderful gifts for relatives.

Photograph for framing

Cardboard a little larger than your photo

4 Ice cream sticks

15 Puzzle pieces (will need more or less depending on puzzle piece size)

White & light blue tempera paint

Small piece of sponge

Iridescent and/or clear craft gems in small, medium and large

Small fish stickers

Craft glue

Hot glue

Scissors

Newspaper

Prep

Using craft glue, adhere the photograph to the piece of cardboard. Use craft glue to attach the ice cream sticks around the photograph Trim cardboard so that it is just larger than the photograph. Set aside to dry.

Paint
Lay newspaper down on table and place puzzle pieces face up. Have the children paint the puzzle pieces white. You may need 2-3 coats for some depending on the darkness of the pattern on the puzzle pieces. Allow to dry. When dry, lightly sponge on light blue paint "here and there" all over the puzzle pieces.

Glue
Using hot glue, adhere the puzzle pieces to the ice cream sticks. Work your way around the frame, be sure that pieces overlap and do not leave any gaps between pieces.

Decorate
After all pieces are glued in place, use hot glue to adhere craft gems around the frame. Alternate large, medium and small gems to look like floating bubbles. Decorate with two tiny fish stickers, if desired.

Hang!
For a simple hanger, hot glue a piece of sturdy string or yarn across the back of the cardboard.

Amanda Formaro of FamilyCorner.com http://www.familycorner.com Amanda Formaro is the entrepreneurial mother of four children. She is also the owner of FamilyCorner.com Magazine at http://familycorner.com where you will find recipes, crafts, family activities, parenting advice, home & garden, and plenty more. Be sure to visit the bustling message board community to make some new friends!