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Perhaps you have seen the advertisement where the digital camera memory is full and “someone” has to be deleted. Perhaps you have rolls of undeveloped film stashed in a drawer, or worse, the piles of developed photos stashed away in an obscure spot.
You took photos of memorable moments, captured them to enjoy again and again. There are many ways to keep them and I’m going to share some ideas with you over the next few posts.
Years ago, my grandfather was on a wood-working kick and made several serving trays. I took one and painted it but mom was more ingenious. She turned a keepsake tray into a more valuable piece by adding photos with decoupage.
Decoupage is easy and can be done on a variety of items such as boxes, tables, and boards. You can even decoupage the outer area of a frame with photos! Mod Podge is one brand of sealant, acting as glue and finish combined. Of course, there are other brands, just search wherever craft supplies are sold.
Lightly sand the surface where you will apply the photos. Be sure to dust it off, too!
Choose photos and work with the arrangement BEFORE adding any glue! Remember, photos do not always have to be rectangular! Have fun with the design by cutting shapes such as circles or stars. Create a template by using the “draw” feature in your word processing program. Print out the shapes and use them to guide your photo cuts.
Decide on how you want the photos spaced. You may want them close and overlapping or you may choose to create a shape in your layout. Another option is to space evenly or add other mementos to the design. Photos from vacation can be accented with ticket stubs, menus and brochures. Consider gift tags, notes and other items to highlight special event photos.
Once you have chosen your layout, pick up the pieces one at a time, add a thin layer of glue (Mod Podge or other decoupage-friendly glue) and put each piece back in place. A small brush or the foam brush applicators are best for applying decoupage.
After your arrangement is glued in place, use a sheet of wax paper to cover the entire area and rub across the surface with your fingers to rub out bubbles and wrinkles. Remove the wax paper immediately and discard. Apply a light coat of decoupage to your project, completely cover the surface and let it dry. Repeat with two more coats and allow each application to dry. If you are working with unfinished wood, apply decoupage to the entire surface to protect the wood.
The trick with good decoupage is applying smoothly, completely, and allowing it to dry. If it is too thick or has goopy spots, the finish will not set properly, resulting in peeling or bubbling.
Come back for more photo-saving ideas!
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