A painted frame is an easy, kid-friendly craft that makes a heartfelt, handmade gift for birthdays, holidays, or just because.
Updated May 2025
If you’re looking for a sweet and personal gift kids can make, these painted wooden frames are perfect! They’re simple enough for even young children to decorate, and they make thoughtful gifts for parents, grandparents, teachers, or friends.
Just add a photo, drawing, or handwritten message inside the frame, and you’ve got a handmade keepsake they’ll treasure for years to come. The process is so easy and the finished frames just pop with color!
Let kids cover the frame however they like—with solid colors, patterns, dots, stripes, or even finger painting!
This is where their creativity can really shine.
Add extras (optional)
Once the paint is dry, kids can add stickers, gems, or other decorations with glue. Paint pens or glitter glue are also fun for drawing designs or writing names.
Let your frame dry completely.
Add a photo or message
Once the frame is ready, add a special photo, a child’s drawing, or a short note. You can even write the date on the back to remember when it was made.
These simple frames use a wooden dowel inserted into a hole in the back to stand up, so they don’t need anything special to hang.
The Artful Parent Editorial team (Rachel, Anna, Andrea, Heather) loves to gather great content and fun, fresh art activities and sensory play ideas for kids.
