DIY Unicorn Picture Frame

2 min read September 13, 2026 Amanda Kingloff
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What little kid hasn't dreamt of transforming into her favorite animal or magical creature at one point in her life? Since it can't be Halloween every day, this DIY Unicorn Picture Frame is a great way to satisfy this playful fantasy! With these ready-made Unicorn Horn Party Hats and Wood Egg Shaped Frames, just add a little felt and paint to transform your child into the mystical creature of her dreams! This is a great craft for a unicorn-themed birthday party or as a rainy day craft project. Be sure to download the Free DIY Unicorn Frame Printable here!

Project Time
25 to 35 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Remove the stand and plastic from the DIY Wood Egg Shaped Frame. Paint the frame white and let it dry.

DIY Unicorn Picture Frame step 1
Step
2

Download and print the template for the unicorn's forelock (that's the part of the mane that hangs in front of the horn). Trace the template onto three colors of felt and cut out. Download the Free DIY Unicorn Frame Printable here!

DIY Unicorn Picture Frame step 2
Step
3

Stack the three felt shapes on top of each other, allowing about 1/2-inch of each of the bottom layers to show. Glue them together and then onto the upside-down painted frame.


DIY Unicorn Picture Frame step 3
Step
4

Cut out the ear templates and trace the large one twice on white felt, and the small once twice on pink felt. Cut out all the pieces and glue the smaller pink ear shapes to the insides of the white ear shapes.


DIY Unicorn Picture Frame step 4
Step
5

Pinch the bottom edges with glue to give the ears shape. Tip: Use a wooden clothespin to hold the felt together until it dries. Then, glue the ears in place on the back of the frame.


DIY Unicorn Picture Frame step 5
Step
6

Cut the Unicorn Horn Party Hat at an angle so that it's about 5 inches long. Glue it to the center of the forelock.


DIY Unicorn Picture Frame step 6
Step
7

Print and cut a photograph to fit inside the frame, and replace the frame's backing so that the original top of the frame rests on the table as the unicorn's chin!

 

DIY Unicorn Picture Frame step 7
Step
8

Your child will love to display their unicorn picture frame in their room or have fun crafting at a Unicorn themed birthday party!

DIY Unicorn Picture Frame step 8

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