I found this great craft on the creative home arts website. I plan to try it this weekend with some of the kids photos. It might look cool in the dog book I am making about Ashlands life. If I like the look, I might incorporate it into Jimmy's book. (now that I am starting the almost 10 year old's book) If I have it completed by his 10th birthday party, it will be a great accomplishment.
Photo Cut UpGive your photos even more flair with this simple but dramatic technique.by Julie Stephani
Online Rating: (7/10)
You will need• Photo• 2 coordinating printed papers• Cardstock: black, white• Silver metal "message" charm• 4 silver brads• Deckle-edge decorative scissors• 1/8" circle paper punch• Dimensional dots• Paper adhesive, ruler, paper trimmer or scissors
STEP 1: Cut & mat photo. Slice photo vertically into four or five slanted-edge pieces. Note: Position main subject in center of one slice. Glue photo pieces on white cardstock, leaving a 1/8" space between inner edges and with outside edges even. Trim cardstock around photo with deckle-edge scissors, leaving a 1/8" border. Glue matted photo to black cardstock. Trim cardstock around photo with paper trimmer, leaving a 1/8" border. Punch a hole in each corner of photo through all thicknesses. Insert a silver brad in each hole.
STEP 2: Add background. Glue matted photo to printed paper, leaving a 1/2" border on three sides and a 2" border on the right side. Glue printed paper to black cardstock. Trim cardstock around photo with trimmer, leaving a 1/8" border.
STEP 3: Attach charm. Glue metal charm on second printed paper. Trim paper around photo with trimmer, leaving a 1/4" border. Glue matted charm to black cardstock. Trim cardstock around photo with trimmer, leaving a 1/8" border. Apply dimensional dots to back of matted charm. Press in place on bottom right of photo as shown.
Photo Cut UpGive your photos even more flair with this simple but dramatic technique.by Julie Stephani
Online Rating: (7/10)
You will need• Photo• 2 coordinating printed papers• Cardstock: black, white• Silver metal "message" charm• 4 silver brads• Deckle-edge decorative scissors• 1/8" circle paper punch• Dimensional dots• Paper adhesive, ruler, paper trimmer or scissors
STEP 1: Cut & mat photo. Slice photo vertically into four or five slanted-edge pieces. Note: Position main subject in center of one slice. Glue photo pieces on white cardstock, leaving a 1/8" space between inner edges and with outside edges even. Trim cardstock around photo with deckle-edge scissors, leaving a 1/8" border. Glue matted photo to black cardstock. Trim cardstock around photo with paper trimmer, leaving a 1/8" border. Punch a hole in each corner of photo through all thicknesses. Insert a silver brad in each hole.
STEP 2: Add background. Glue matted photo to printed paper, leaving a 1/2" border on three sides and a 2" border on the right side. Glue printed paper to black cardstock. Trim cardstock around photo with trimmer, leaving a 1/8" border.
STEP 3: Attach charm. Glue metal charm on second printed paper. Trim paper around photo with trimmer, leaving a 1/4" border. Glue matted charm to black cardstock. Trim cardstock around photo with trimmer, leaving a 1/8" border. Apply dimensional dots to back of matted charm. Press in place on bottom right of photo as shown.
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