Before these valuable memory triggers find their way to the trash can, try preserving them with one of these projects.
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Name Photo Collage
Materials:
Name, wood, plastic, cardboard
Acrylic paints
Ribbon
Hot Glue
X-Acto Knife
Mod Podge
Cutting mat or something photos
Hot glue gun
Trinkets of anything that mean something to you.
Instructions:
1. Paint name
2. Cut down photos, a little larger than the place you are going to place it on the letter.
3. Mod Podge back of photo – attach to letter.
4. The goal is to cover your whole name with photos and stuff that ‘defines’ you.
5. Attach each letter together with ribbon and hot glue.
BOX OF MEMORIES
Materials:
X-acto Knife
Cigar Box 8″ X 8″
6″ X 6″ Post bound page protector’s
5 brass cup hooks
Acrylic Paint
Mod Podge
Scrap booking paper
Foam Brush
Embellishments, charms, sand, seashells, ribbon, stickers & photos
Instructions:
1. Paint boxes inside and out. Let dry.
2. Mod Podge top of box, place the whole sheet of paper on top, position quickly, smooth out any bubbles or wrinkles. When dry, using an x-auto knife to cut to size of box.
3. Place cup hooks to the inside top of the deepest side of the box.
4. Embellish the inside lid of the box with things you picked up from vacation.
5. In with the first photo, please a piece of scrapbook paper cut to fit the sheet protector. This will help add interest.
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