Last post I talked about handmade gifts, which are great for anytime of year not just Christmas. However I did make a quick and easy but always appreciated by the grandparents in our family photo gift. Last year it was photo cubes (see here http://urbannest.weebly.com/urbannest/photo-gift-it) This year I decided to do one larger photo. This is how I did it. . . . .
First I took a trip to my local Lowes and picked up some pre-finished craft wood. It was about $15 for a piece large enough to make three 12 by 12 squares. I cut them myself - ooh I know scary! I didn't break the saw this time. So if I can do it so can you.
Next I stained each square with my handy dandy ( well used) Early American stain from Minwax
Finally after having 3 8x10 photos developed at Costco. I made them sepia toned which I thought would look nicer with the wood. Then I attached them to the wood using copper nail heads (also from Lowes- $1.59 a pack of 25) I put eye hooks and picture wire on the back and they were ready to hang!
My awesome kids!
This was such an easy project to do but for me it had big pay off. Who doesn't love a photo of their family. Well.... maybe some of you may not! Maybe a photo of your pet or say Johnny Depp? Get out there snap a great picture and make this for someone or yourself. . . . . . .
thanks for your sharing!
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haya
4/11/2016 08:58:10 pm
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Julie is an Interior Decorator with a passion for anything creative