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Craft Tutorials | Crafts for Kids | Nature Crafts for Kids | Acorn Frame
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Acorn Frame

Author by Amanda Davis on October 15, 2014 Updated on November 9, 2019

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Acorns are a sure sign of autumn and make great crafting supplies! While we love our pretty painted acorns, we like the natural look too. Make this adorable acorn frame to hold one of your favorite fall snapshots. The picture you see in this frame is of my (now) 15 year old son Dominic when he was 8 years old. He’s sitting with our beloved dog, Angel, who turns 13 years old in just a few days.

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These two have grown up together. On that particular day Dominic had been throwing armfuls of leaves into the air and Angel would jump up to catch them. Angel is a lot slower now, she can’t see very well and her hearing is only at about 20%. But she still loves us unconditionally. We got her when Dominic was just 2 years old and I dread the day that we have to say goodbye to her. But for now she’s hanging in there and we love her loads! Acorn Frame - Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

Acorn Frame Tips:

  • If you want a more colorful frame, paint the acorns.
  • To jazz up your frame, add a bow to a painted frame or use jute, twine or raffia to add a bow to a natural frame.
  • When collecting acorn tops, be sure to gather extras to save for additional projects!

Gather acorn tops that have fallen from the trees. Place acorn tops in a bowl of water to soak. Use a toothbrush and a little baking soda to clean them off if you wish. Rinse, drain and pat dry with a towel. Note: some links below are affiliate links. That means if you happen to buy something, a small percentage of that sale goes back into this site, which enables me to continue to bring you free tutorials such as this one. So, thanks! Acorn Frame - Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda

As always, a full printable supply list and instructions are at the end of this post. For this project you will need the following supplies:

  • Acorn tops, enough to cover your frame, I used 59
  • White craft glue
  • Wooden frame

Acorn Frame - Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda Place the acorn tops on a cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 225 F oven for about 40 minutes. This will kill any remaining insects that may be hiding and will also dry the acorn tops. Remove from oven and let cool on a paper plate in a single layer. Acorn Frame - Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda Apply a generous amount of glue to one section of the frame at a time. Acorn Frame - Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda Cover with acorn tops, hanging the ends of the acorns over the edges of the frame if needed to fit. Acorn Frame - Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda Once the frame is completely covered, fill in all the gaps between the acorns with craft glue. Acorn Frame - Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda Let dry overnight. Acorn Frame - Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda Note: I made this frame almost five years ago and it’s still doing great! Acorn Frame - Amanda Formaro, Crafts by Amanda Hope you enjoyed this project! Have fun :)

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Acorn Frame

Supplies

  • Acorn tops enough to cover your frame, I used 59
  • White craft glue
  • Wooden frame

Instructions

  • Gather acorn tops that have fallen from the trees. Place acorn tops in a bowl of water to soak. Use a toothbrush and a little baking soda to clean them off if you wish. Rinse, drain and pat dry with a towel.
  • Place the acorn tops on a cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 225 F oven for about 40 minutes. This will kill any remaining insects that may be hiding and will also dry the acorn tops. Remove from oven and let cool on a paper plate in a single layer.
  • Apply a generous amount of glue to one section of the frame at a time. Cover with acorn tops, hanging the ends of the acorns over the edges of the frame if needed to fit.
  • Once the frame is completely covered, fill in all the gaps between the acorns with craft glue. Let dry overnight.

Expert Tips & FAQs

If you want a more colorful frame, paint the acorns.
To jazz up your frame, add a bow to a painted frame or use jute, twine or raffia to add a bow to a natural frame.
When collecting acorn tops, be sure to gather extras to save for additional projects!
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Filed Under: Crafts for Seniors, Earth Day Crafts, Easy Crafts for Kids, Fall Crafts, Home Decor Projects, Nature Crafts for Kids, Photo Display Ideas Tagged With: acorn frame, acorns, adult, adult craft ideas, adult crafts, adults, crafts for adults, holidays, kid's crafts, nature crafts, photo, wall art

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  1. Amy says

    October 22, 2014 at 8:03 am

    I’m a big fan of embelished frames! And this acorn frame I absolutly adore! I have ones made with little stones and shells… but I will make one with acorn for sure! Thks for the idea!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      October 22, 2014 at 8:15 am

      You’re welcome, thanks Amy!

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