DIY Glittered Graduation Frames

2 min read September 13, 2026 Haeley Giambalvo
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I don’t think there is a craft supply that kids love more than glitter. Unfortunately, it is also the messiest! However, when my daughters recently had their friends over for a Peanuts® Graduation play date to celebrate their upcoming Kindergarten and Preschool graduations, I let them go crazy with glitter to make these fun DIY glitter picture frames! 

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Squeeze a generous amount of Elmer’s® Glue along the top of the frame and have the kids spread it out into an even layer using their foam brush.

DIY Glittered Graduation Frames step 1
Step
2

Let the fun begin! Open up the sprinkle portion of the glitter lids and let the kids go nuts shaking it onto their frames! These containers did a great job limiting the amount of glitter that came out at once and were the perfect size for small hands to grasp onto.

DIY Glittered Graduation Frames step 2 part 1
DIY Glittered Graduation Frames step 2 part 2
Step
3

Add confetti to the frames by sticking it into the glue. If they you want to add confetti on top of the glitter, squeeze a little drop of Elmer’s® glue on the back of the confetti before adding it on the frame.

DIY Glittered Graduation Frames step 3
Step
4

Let the frames dry completely and then seal in the glitter (an important step!) by applying an even layer of Mod Podge® with a foam brush and let dry overnight.

DIY Glittered Graduation Frames step 4 part 1
DIY Glittered Graduation Frames step 4 part 2
Step
5

Be sure to check out the Peanuts® Graduation partyDIY photo backdrop tutorial and delicious chocolate chip cupcake recipe for more DIY graduation party ideas!

DIY Glittered Graduation Frames step 5

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