I can not take credit for this as an original idea as two of my children did this noodle frame project in Kindergarten. I think it was so adorable and would make incredible gifts that I had to share. It is also a very simple project that any age child can accomplish this with a little help.

This would work great for a preschool project too, using fine motor skills to pick up the pasta! This would make an incredible handmade mothers day gifts or even a DIY Earth Day Craft. Handmade Mothers Day Gifts or DIY Earth Day Craft –DIY Noodle Frame

Handmade Mothers Day Gifts or DIY Earth Day Craft –DIY Noodle Frame

Tips for Making Homemade Pasta-Covered Frames with Kids

• Choose a simple design that kids can easily follow, such as a pattern of alternating pasta shapes
• Use non-toxic glue and supervise children closely while they work
• Encourage creativity and let children choose their own pasta shapes and colors

DESIGN YOUR FRAME OUT OF CARDBOARD IF DOING A LARGE ONE!

The first one is great for Earth Day as you use cardboard as the backing. Design a large frame and cut it out of the cardboard. Best done with an x-acto knife and by an adult

 

PASTA PASTA, HIT THE CABINET for all sorts of shapes

Glue on all types of pastas to the cardboard.  The kids will have fun doing this.  

SPRAY PAINT EVERYTHING

Spray Paint the entire front of the frame with gold or silver spray paint.

Once it is try, tape some artwork to the back and you have gallery art.

Told you these Handmade Mothers Day Gifts or DIY Earth Day Craft –DIY Noodle Frame were simple.

BUY A WOODEN FRAME AND USE A PHOTO

This next one is best for gift giving as it is small and you can make multiple frames in a short period of time.

What teacher or mother would not love this frame as a reminder of your child? Plus it costs no more than $3 a frame, if you already have the spray paint or you make multiple frames.

This was done as a class project for handmade mothers day gifts.

This frame was made with the inexpensive $1 frames you can find at Michael’s Stores. You know the ones, unfinished, no glass front. Feel free to buy a more expensive one with glass, the recipient will want to display your artwork.

Make it using the same process as above or

3 Creative Ideas for Homemade Pasta-Covered Frames for Mother’s Day

• Paint the pasta before gluing it onto the frame to add color and dimension
• Use different types of pasta shapes to create a unique texture or design
• Add embellishments such as ribbon or flowers to the finished frame for an extra special touch

Have the child attach all sorts of pastas to the wooden frame.

Once everything is dry, Spray the entire frame with gold or silver spray paint. Definitely do the entire frame since this won’t be on a wall.

Add a picture and it is ready to give as a homemade mother’s day gift or as a DIY Teacher appreciation gift.

What is your favorite craft/ gift your child made at school?