If you need a great gift for a new father, consider making a baby photo collage. This is an easy project that will help him share his pride and joy with the people around him.
Choose a selection of photographs of the baby; use close-up shots whenever possible, and include a few of Dad and baby together.
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Purchase a frame (any size you like) with multiple openings in the mat or a large frame with a single large opening if you plan to overlap your pictures.
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Lay out your photos before trimming them; try a number of different combinations before you decide on the final composition.
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Firmly tape the pictures into position at the back of the mat, then reinsert the mat into the frame and replace the back of the frame.
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Be creative - if you want to make a collage of overlapping (instead of separately matted) pictures, lay your untrimmed photos out carefully on a mat or light poster board that will fit your frame. Trim photos in fun shapes; just be sure the outer photos fit in the frame.
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Glue pictures into place on the backing with an adhesive that is suitable for use on photographs.
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Insert the collage into the frame and replace the back of the frame.
Tips & Warnings
Use very sharp scissors. This will give your pictures a clean edge and make it easier for you to get the shape you want.
Write a key to go along with the photos, explaining the time, date and situation of each one, and tape it to the back of the finished collage.
These collages are a great gift for fathers who have space in their office for family pictures; you can replace them each year with updated versions.
Don't overdo the fancy edges ' edging scissors, fancy corners and decorative punches are great when used in moderation.
Make sure you have all the negatives of the prints you plan to use just in case something goes wrong.
If you want to add stickers or other items to your collage, make sure they are acid-free. Otherwise they may fade and discolor or even damage your photographs.
If you are doing this project with children, cut the pictures yourself and supervise all adhesive use carefully.
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