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School
Days Portrait Pages - "Sasha"
Materials
Needed
3 sheets of 8 ½ x 11 coordinating
pattern papers for background
4 sheets of 8 ½ x 11 coordinating
pattern papers for frame
Coordinating cardstock to match frame
colors
Coordinating cardstock to match background
colors
1 sheet 8 ½ x 11 white cardstock
Alphabet template
Frame template (we freehand drew a basic
frame shape for this project)
Scissors
Pencil
Acid-free adhesive
Pen for journaling
Instructions
1.
Using white cardstock for your base, arrange coordinating
colors for background design to see how well they work together.
When placement has been determined, trim paper to fit page allowing
patterns to fit next to each other without overlapping. Adhere background
pattern paper to cardstock.
2.
Arrange pattern paper for frame with the edges fitting
next to each other but not overlapping. Place the frame template
over the area where all edges meet and trace the frame onto the
paper. Remove the template and cut out the frame from each piece.
3.
Reassemble the frame pieces and mount on cardstock
that matches the background colors. Cut out center of frame from
cardstock leaving 1/8" border. Mount your photo inside the
frame and mount the frame onto your patterned background.
4.
Cut out coordinating letters for the name from the
alphabet template and adhere to top of frame. Using cardstock, cut
small rectangle shapes to journal special events, child's age, teacher's
name or favorite things. Adhere journaling pieces randomly around
frame.
