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Macaroni Frame Craft

How to Make a Frame Using Macaroni Noodles

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Amy shares instructions to decorate a special frame using macaroni noodles!

Materials Needed:

  • Macaroni or other small pasta
  • 1 - 3 X 3 terracotta tile
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Plate stand
  • Black permanent marker
  • Small flowers (optional)
  • Ribbon (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In the center of the tile, draw the shape and size of the picture with the marker.

  2. Apply glue to the border of the area you outlined, leaving the center empty.

  3. Apply macaroni/pasta.

  4. Let it dry (for about 30 minutes).

  5. Paint.

  6. Once dry, you may apply flowers or ribbon to decorate.

  7. Place picture in the empty center.

  8. Place tile on plate stand for display.

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