Abstract: The present invention is a paper wrapped picture frame molding strip containing a colorable design without any protective coating over the printed paper, The present invention is also the paper wrapped picture frame made from paper based picture frame molding strip(s) containing a colorable design without any protective coating over the printed paper. The present invention is also the system comprising coloring instruments (e.g., pencils, pens, markers, and the like) and a paper wrapped picture frame made from paper based picture frame molding strip(s) containing a colorable design without any protective coating over the printed paper. The present invention also includes the system comprising the coloring instruments, the paper wrapped picture frame made from paper based picture frame molding strip(s) containing a colorable design without any protective coating over the printed paper, and a protective coating that can be applied to the picture frame after it is colored.