"MOM" Photo Tutorial!
Just a quick idea for a last minute Mother's Day gift!
I've been wanting to materialize this idea for ages, but I'm too cheap to buy a shadowbox frame. :o) I found one at the Dollar Tree recently and it was perfect for making a "MOM" photo!
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Here's how to make one!
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Step-by-step instructions:
- Print two copies of the same photo.
- Copy "MOM" or any other design onto the back of one copy.
- Cut out with a craft knife or scissors.
- Use double-stick foam tape (craft or home improvement stores) to attach the letters (design) to the other frame, matching the photo exactly.
- Slip it in your frame and give to mom!
Tips:
- Choose a lighter photo for a more obvious "MOM". Mine was a little on the dark side of the force.
- Another option for more design emphasis would be lightening one of the photos a little more in a photo editing program before printing. The slight variation in exposure would make the word pop!
- Make sure that if you are choosing a word or design that isn't the same backwards as it is forwards you cut the design out backwards. (Or simply cut it out on the front side.)
I would love to find a photo of me with my mom and sister to give to my mom. It would be great with "DAD", too! Or like I said, any design! My original thought was a heart or flower shape or cutting out the actual subject of the photo to make it pop out just for fun.
I hope you enjoy! Have a wonderful Mother's Day, everyone. :o)
Love,
Disney
This is absolutely stunning! Love the way the mom is so subtle but awesome!
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Very cute!!
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ReplyDeleteThis is really cute! And thanks for the idea ^^
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool, super creative idea Disney! I love it. I also love the way your mind thinks. Can you move to Utah? Please? :)
ReplyDeleteCheri
What a great idea! I love it!
ReplyDeleteJust a thought - it might be worth mentioning in your tutorial that if you use a word or design that isn't bilaterally symetrical, you'd need to reverse the letters (or whatever) when you draw them on the back of the picture. I was going to do a "NANA" version for my daughter's grandmother, and had to reverse the Ns to make them look right.
Awesome idea!
thats really cool!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely {as usual}!
ReplyDeletec'est une idée géniale!!!
ReplyDeletewhat's a great idea!!i'm not sur that my english is good sorry!!
This is SO clever! BTW--just read the birthday post for Paige...she is growing up...such a sweet child. I too loved to dress in my fancy dress with 'can-can' slip, patent leather shoes and lacy ruffled socks as a child--waaaay back in the day. That would be my preferred chosen dress just to play outside in the dirt. LOL. I see Paige loves Hello Kitty--well, so do I!...even at my ripe old age. My little girl--who is middles age now--was never big on fancy dresses. You and Paige make this blog very special and a joy to read. God bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThis is so darn cute and clever! Loving the possibilities for this technique. :)
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about doing this with small hearts for a while now, and like you just haven't found the right frames! (Well, the right price on frames anyway!) Thanks for the wonderful MDay idea.
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty-thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day to you too.:)
Cute idea!
ReplyDeleteI pinned this!!
ReplyDeleteJen: Thank you!! I can't believe I forgot to put that in there. It's been added now.
ReplyDeleteso clever!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! thanks Disney!
ReplyDelete:) Lilach
Oh Disney that is SOO lovely! I hope you have a wonderful mothers day! Oh another note.. i'm very new to the blogging world and I could use some tips on how to get more followers to my blog! I would really appreciate any advice you have to give me! heres a link to my new blog http://thriftytvintagepeach.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings!
Super creative! This looks like a project I may actually start (and finish!).
ReplyDeleteLove this! Gonna do it for father's day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! I'm celebrating Mother's Day a week late so I might try to get this done before next weekend. Thanks for sharing, I just love your blog!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this...thanks for the idea!!!!
ReplyDeletethis is so cute! must try it someday
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness i love this idea. it's definitely on my "to make over the summer" list :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable. WIsh I had seen it before Mother's Day! I might be trying the idea with the word "Dad" next month for Father's Day!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE this idea, amazing!
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