I've always enjoyed making little Christmas ornaments and keepsakes incorporating different photos of my son and family. In the past this has always been time consuming, involving glass and metal tape and soldering.
I know I'm way behind the times, but recently I went to a lovely craft store which is local to me, The Craft Den, and I picked up some of these lovely little frames.
I had a play with them today and they are fab - you just unhinge them, put your artwork inside and clip them up. No burnishing, no soldering, nothing! They make the whole job so quick and easy. Here's what you need to do if you want to have a go.
Make two layouts or pieces of artwork measuring approximately 1 3/4" x 1 3/4". You could use favourite snaps of your children, your wedding, or just make a little collage.
I cut two pieces of acetate measuring 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" from a 12" x 12" sheet of Stampin' Up! thick acetate and sandwiched my layouts between them, back to back.
Attach a lovely matching ribbon to the top and there you have it!
I love this idea. Using these frames makes the whole process so quick and easy, and yet they make such wonderful, thoughtful and yet inexpensive presents. They could be used as ornaments for Christmas or just as general keepsakes for decoration all year round.
I hope you like this idea and it gives you a bit more inspiration for your Christmas gifts!
TFL! Joanne x