i have to admit this great idea is not mine, but i found it HERE. i was looking for something pretty straightforward to make, but something that would also melt the hearts of the kids’ grandma and mummo.
here’s what i did...
i chose a few pictures of the kids that i thought were cute, heart melting and characteristic of each kids personality. got the pictures printed, brought them home, gathered my supplies and got to work.
first, i chose a photo and started to cut around the kids silhouette pretty closely.
then using a glue stick i glued the photo to white card stock and had the kids draw on the back of their own photos. i wrote the year on the back, in case we ever do this project again.
then using clear laminant in a roll (whih i bought from our michael’s), i laminated each picture on both sides. i pressed down hard and used a ruler a few times to get all the air out.
i cut around again, but this time leaving a wee margin of laminant plastic, about 5mm.
then i punched a hole into the laminated photo, crocheted a quick rope and tied it on.
they looked AMAZING and each gran was super smiley once they’re gifts had been opened!
this is such a fun and easy craft to make and it was made better by involving the kids.
hey, father’s day is coming up next month!!!
and finally, my mother’s day locket; look at my beautiful boys!
see you tomorrow!
So glad it worked for you!
thankYOU for the great idea!
Thosse are GREAT keepsakes. I love the idea. I made stamped book marks all the time, and am loving the personal touch of the pictures. Great that you put the year on them…I am sure they loved these.
the grans were delighted with their bookmarks. so much so, that i think the grandpa’s were feeling kinda jealous! will have to come up with something just as cute for them!
I LOVE that idea. The photos you chose are so dynamic. Nice work!
This is such a warm fuzzy and heart warming present idea. I am definitely going to make this this year. Now I just need to figure out when mother’s day is!
they are very sweet and the kids can really get into personalizing them! thanks for stopping by!
These are brilliant!
glad you like them, jen! thanks for stopping by.