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~ Frugal Christmas Photo Frame ~


You Will Need:

Package of blank CD holders.
Colored paper that enhances the pictures you wish to frame.
Ribbon that will add to the look of the framed picture.
Glue
Scissors

Here's How:

Purchase a package of blank CD covers, colored paper and matching
ribbon.Select a photo that you want to frame and match up the
colored paper that best enhances the photo.Outline the paper using
the CD cover and cut out a nice even square that will fill the
inside of the CD just like a CD cover would work.Lay your picture
evenly onto the paper square and trim the picture so that you have
1/8 of an inch of the colored paper showing on each side of the picture.

Put a dab of glue on each corner of the back of the picture and
carefully glue the picture to the colored paper so that the sides of
the paper are showing evenly around the picture (like matting).
Once the glue is dry, slide the picture and paper into the CD cover
and use a sliver of invisible tape to keep the CD closed.
Cut an eight inch piece of ribbon. Measure where the center of the
CD is and glue both ends of the ribbon to the back/center of the CD
cover. How much ribbon your cut will determine how long the picture
will hang.Once the glue is dry your picture is ready to hang.

Tips:

This is a great way to fill a blank wall in your home office or in
your teenager's room. The pictures can be tacked up in an
interesting arrangement. Rather than hang the pictures, you can
place them on a piece of molding nailed up onto a blank wall.
Using black paper with bright colorful dotted ribbons of lime green,
turquoise or orange creates a retro look.Using black and white
photographs with contrasting paper and heavy silk ribbon offers a
sleek sophisticated look.If you have family reunions, this is a
great way to display the pictures from the previous year's
festivities. You can hang them around your patio area or use them in
creative ways as a center piece for a buffet table.

From Donna ~ Submitted By Group Member
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