First, what I already made for my mom...and already gave to her! I couldn't help it!
My mom loved it...but who wouldn't love that cute little girl's face?What you need:
- Pieces of wood- I used 5
- Pictures cut to the size of your wood pieces
- Paint or stain
- Paint brush
- Mod Podge
- 1 in hinges- I used 6
- Drill
- Screwdriver
Let's Get Started!
Go to your local hardware store, Lowe's or Homedepot and purchase a board with a width and thickness you like. I chose 3'x 10"x 1" (I think, eek I can't remember exactly) and had them cut it into 5 10" x 10" pieces.
Once your boards are dry, begin the mod podge process. Put a thin layer of mod podge on the board and on the back of the photo.
Place the photo onto the board in the center. Be sure to smooth out the bubbles as best you can.
Once the photo is dry, apply another coat of mod podge on top. Be sure to smooth out any bubbles as best you can again.
Once the pictures are dry, flip over and mark where you need your holes drilled. I measured 1 3/4 inches from the top and bottom.
Install your hinges with your screwdriver. Connect all of your wood pieces.Side note on the hinge installation:
Can you tell the difference between these two pictures? I installed my hinges in an "innie" direction so that the bulk of the hinge hid between my boards. However, whichever way you choose, try to do it uniformly so all the hinges look the same from the back.
Voila!
What do you have planned for your mother this year?
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14 comments:
LoVe LoVe LoVe that!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Link it up on my "I {heart} Mom" link if you'd like! :)
That is such a great idea and your tutorial is wonderful. I have a link party that I would love for you to come join. www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com
this is cute! i thought they were frame at first but the modpodge is much better.
be sure to link all your recycled/revamped/refashioned projects here:
http://avidaccents.blogspot.com/2010/04/little-inspiration-link-party-time.html#more
Love the idea...Thanks!
so so so great! I hope my family does this for ME! What a great blog! such talent, you win the crown
i like the hing idea!
I have been stalking your blog for months now, and I enjoy your posts, when i saw that you had posted i happily clicked on the "How-to-Gal's" blog when what do i see? A DIY mothers day gift with a picture of familiar faces, i looked at least 4 times to make sure but there was no doubt, your mom is my aunt! all this time i have been stalking my cousin and didnt even know it! I never knew you were so creative! you should check out my blog sometime, i know i'll keep reading yours!
OMG I absolutely LOVE this project! This is such a perfect Mother's Day gift (gift for anything really). I'd really love to try this one day for sure! Thanks for the great ideas throughout your whole blog!
Thanks for all the encouragement guys, your comments are what keep me going!!
Rachel, heading over to your blog to say "hi," it's been awhile!!! So glad you found me!
This accordion frame is beautiful! I have also posted a great Mother's Day gift using photos on my blog, and welcome you to check it out!
http://altered-artworks.blogspot.com
What a great idea and tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
WOW, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing and the "how-to-do" tips!
Many regards, Yvon
Hi! Love your site! Just wanted to let you know that I featured you on my DIY Mother’s Day gift post.
I host a MckLinky party called Tot Tuesdays every week where people come link up their recipes, crafts and activities for their toddlers. I am also hosting Yummy Mummy Week which starts this Sunday. I hope you will join me for 8 days of featured mom bloggers sharing inspiration and tips on motherhood as well as 8 giveaways which are perfect gifts for mom. There will also be a Blog Hop where moms can share their stories, photos and “mommyfessions” about motherhood and how their bodies have changed. I’d love it if you would come stop by!
Cheers,
Jenn
www.mydeliciousambiguity.com/
This is so simple yet so impressive! Perfect gift for a mom! What type of photo paper did you print on? The basic, thick photo card stock or regular paper?
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