Think outside of the box — do more than just mat your photos on an ordinary square or rectangular mat. Use hang tags to create priceless pages with vintage appeal! Michele Gerbrandt shares her technique with host Sandi Genovese. Materials: hang tags
raffia, jute, ribbon or decorative cord
craft knife
eyelet kit or hole punch and reinforcement circles
photos
grid ruler
photo-safe pencil
decorative photo corners
acid-free adhesive
- For this project, you can buy acid-free hang tags, or make your own. To create hang tags, simply cut a piece of cardstock into a small rectangle. Use ruler to cut edges of upper left and right corners at an angle.
- Then, either use a hole punch to punch through center of top of tag, or use eyelet punch to punch through cardstock (figure A), then use an eyelet setter to secure an eyelet at the hole (figure B). Alternately, add a reinforcement circle to strengthen the hole.
- Next, place the finished tag over the photo (figure C). Outline the tag's shape with a photo-safe pencil.
- Use a grid ruler to measure 1/8" - 1/4" from first outline. Create a second outline in the shape of the first.
- Use craft knife to cut photo at the inner outline, then secure photo to tag ( figure D). If desired, add decorative corners to photo.
- Tie raffia, ribbon, jute or cord through top of tag and secure to page.
- To complete the page, add tags to page (if desired), as well as additional embellishments.
Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources. DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary
RESOURCES :
Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com
Memory Makers Magazine
Memory Makers Magazine
Website: www.memorymakersmagazine.com
GUESTS :
Michele Gerbrandt
Memory Makers
Website: www.memorymakersmagazine.com
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