How To Make Your Photos 3D!

 Reblogged from: Crafts Unleashed

The other day, while browsing my favorite home decor store, I ran across a wall hanging that was 3D. It was created from multiple layers of the same image. I wondered if that same technique would work for my own photos.

Well, it did!

I am excited to show you how easy it is to create three dimensional photos using your own prints.

 

Supplies needed to make your own photos 3D:

• Craft Knife & Cutting Mat
• Micro Scissors
• Foam Mounting Adhesive Squares
• Duplicate Prints of the Photos you Choose

 

Choose a photo that is easy to “see” the dimension- like a shot in front of a layered background. Make sure the image is easy to cut. For example, I have a group shot of my family in front of the Eiffel tower. There is no way I would want to cut out all of the intricate detail of the tower!

Photo prints are cheap! Practice on 4×6 prints before you work on enlargements- to see if the layers are going to work. I would also suggest you get an extra print, if you make a mistake. 

 

Cut your first layer. I used micro-tip scissors on most of my cutting. On very intricate places, I used my craft knife.

 

Continue cutting your “layers.”

 

I chose three cut layers to this photo, and then the background as a fourth layer.  The final layer is not cut- all of the cut layers will be layered on top of a solid background.

 

When all of the layers are cut, you can begin to assemble the layers.

 

I began with the front layer. Add foam dimensional adhesive to the backside of the cut layer.

 

The foam adhesive squares comes in two sizes. The small size is great for supporting small sections of your cut layers.

 

Here is a tip that will save you some headache!

Leave the protective backing on all of the  foam squares except one. Position the top layer over the next cut layer. Allow the one foam adhesive square to adhere to the second layer, and then start to peel the backing off of the remaining squares. This will allow you to preposition the layer- and get it nice and straight without having a sticky mess to try to peel up.

 

Continue to layer your cut photos.

 

All finished layering!

 

Now your photo is ready to be used in a scrapbook, or mini-album… but how is it going to fit into a frame?

I figured that one out too.

Choose a frame that has an opening large enough for your photo- but with some edge around the frame.

 

Apply adhesive to the perimeter of the backside of your photo.

 

You can remove the glass inside the frame, or leave it intact. Totally up to you.

Add a couple of foam adhesive squares to the center of the inside of the frame.

 

Then adhere your photo down! On top of the frame. This will allow the wonderful 3D layers to shine, without getting squished down by glass, or the interior lip of the frame.

 

It is a little hard to show how cool the 3D effect is on these photos!

 

Just trust me- it’s cool, and worth the effort of the fussy cutting.

Awesome for vacation photos.

 

Great for action shots! Check out the skateboard popping out of the frame!

 

And pretty spectacular for everyday shots, too.

 

A pretty cool way to make a custom, personalized WOW! factor in your home or office decor.

 

Grab some scissors and create your own one-of-a-kind 3D art!

Make a Wish Bottle Necklace

Reblogged from: Crafts Unleashed  

I am so happy it is finally summer! I have so many happy memories of summer. Running through sprinklers- and then warming up on the hot cement sidewalks. The delicate balance of eating Popsicles before they melt, but without getting a “brain freeze.”  And of course, making a secret, heartfelt wish, and then blowing dandelion fluff to make it come true.

 

 No one has figured out a way to bottle the carefree days of summer, but I have figured out how to bottle dandelion wishes!

 

You only need a few (very inexpensive) supplies to make your own wish bottle necklace:

• Ball Link Chain (I used silver, 18″)
• “Wish” Silver Charm
• Bottle Charm (cork top) or
• Bottle Charm (rubber stopper)
• Jump Rings
• A nice and lucky looking Dandelion
• Envelope or plastic baggie for gathering the dandelion

 

The first thing you will want to do is find a good dandelion. I enlisted the help of my daughter.  This time of year, it is not so hard to find quite a lot of fine looking specimens if your yard looks like mine.

 

Collect your dandelion in an envelope or baggie. It will not make it back to the house if you just pick it and run. Just saying.

 

Select your bottle charm. I liked both the cork topped kind and the rubber stopper kind. Seriously, how adorable are these? Remove the top of the bottle you choose.

 

Then, insert the individual dandelion fluffs. I found it helpful to use a skewer to get them distributed evenly in the bottle.

Re-insert the bottle topper. If you are concerned with the topper falling out of the bottle, you could apply a thin layer of glue to the topper before you re-insert it.

 

Then, using jump rings, attach your “wish” charm to the bottle stopper, and attach the bottle to the ball link chain.

 

That’s it! I think this would make an adorable and unique gift- for under a couple bucks.

 

And also very handy for those winter months, when dandelions are in short supply, but you really need to make a wish!

25 DIY Gifts You Can Make in Under an Hour

25 DIY Gifts You Can Make in Under an Hour | Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

Looking for DIY gifts you can make in a hurry? The moment December hits, it feels like every weekend is filled with holiday festivities like dinner parties and family get-togethers.  It can get a bit crazy when we have to think of the gifts we need to buy or make. So to avoid running out of time, we have rounded up 25 easy last minute DIY gift ideas you can whip up in less than an hour!

Our Best Quick and Easy DIY Gifts and Ideas | Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

Let’s get crafty . You’ll find tons of budget-friendly and quick projects below. Here we go!

1. DIY Cat Mug: Hot Fish Soup. Meow!

Use a porcelain pen to make this DIY project and you’re done in no time! See the instructions here. (Images will guide you well.)

2. Cute Pom-Pom and Tassel Bookmarks

You can make a lot of these cute bookmarks in less than an hour! See the how-to here. (Don’t worry, the pictures will guide you.)

3. DIY Pretty Hair Clips

You can make one in less than a minute… so that’s a lot in one hour. Fun and easy! See the directions here.

4. Hexagon Bracelet

This Hexagon bracelet makes a perfect gift to your friends! So drop by the nearest hardware store and you’re set! Check out the directions here.

5. Stripey Bangle

Make colorful bracelets look special and creative with easy-to-find materials! See the tutorial here.

6. Lip Balm Locket

Girls are absolutely going to freak on this! Beautiful locket + Lip balm? Stylishly perfect! See the instructions here.

7. Cool Pocket Tee

Here’s a cheap and simple way to update your plain tee. All you need is 10 minutes and you’re done! See the how-to here.

8. Cute Wall Decor

Grab some push pins and a canvass for a fab wall decor and gift idea!

9. Crafty Cash

If you’ll go for cash as a last minute gift, make it fun with these cute folding techniques!

10. Gold Gilded Gift Boxes

Make those boring gift boxes glamorous with a touch of gold. See the directions here (link under construction.)

11. Peppermint Sugar Scrub

These fancy tiny milk bottles filled with peppermint sugar scrub is so simple to make but will definitely make the receiver feel special. They’re so easy to make. See here.

12. Lemonhead Infused Vodka

This super lemony vodka makes a pretty and vibrant last minute gift idea! See how easy it is here.

13. Mason Jar Matches

DIY Mason jar matches paired to a scented candle makes a simple gift into a lovely gift set. See the how-to here.

14. Homemade Journal

These little guys make great gifts, and you’ll love that it’s easy to whip up a stash in no time! See the tutorial here.

15. Monogrammed Sharpie Mug

Customize plain mugs with stickers and then use your pen around them for that impressive gift that could only cost you less than a dollar! Head here for the tutorial.

16. Sweets Bouquet

You can create a gorgeous candy arrangement for those with sweet tooth. It’s so easy! Check out the steps to make one here.

17. Gift in a Cup

Who wouldn’t use an on-the-go cup?! Fill it up with their favorite stuff (sweet treats, lip gloss, gift cards, drink packets, nail polish, or anything else they love that will fit) and you’ve got a cute gift that works for just about anyone!

18. Pull-out Photo Album

Here’s a great alternative to your traditional photo album! See the tutorial here.

19. DIY Personalized Casserole Dish

Customize a casserole dish, wine glass, or anything else glass with a personalized monogram! Learn the steps here.

20. DIY Scrabble Coasters

You’ll love the way these Scrabble Tile coasters will turn out! Customize them with different words or maybe include the name of the receiver to make it more special. See the directions here.

21. Framed Scrabble Tiles

Here’s another creative gift idea using scrabble tiles! Frame them with family names, a quote, or anything else you’d like.

22. Rope Vases

Here’s a neat gift idea you can make in a snap!

23. Knitting Needle Case

Here’s something for our crafter friends. They’ll love these little felt cases for their needles! Works for chopsticks, too. See the tutorial here.

24. Vintage Ribbon Camera Strap

Let’s put those ribbons to good use, shall we? This vintage camera strap will be a delight to your friends who owns a camera. Get the tutorial here.

25. Cute Animal Key Chains

These cute and adorable animal key chains not only make a charming gift but also work as party favors and Christmas tree ornaments! They’re fun and easy to make. Head here for the tutorial.

Cat DIY Mug

The first challenge: a pretty motive find which does not look too much according to the Crazy Cat lady, but also betrays not at first sight that is necessary even for the drawing of easy and plain lines and curves just, nevertheless, more than the will to the creation. So: mark, erase out, paper crumple up, begin at the beginning. And always trust that sooner or later the kitten looks as it has to go, the proportions completely in order are and own assurance starts to grow again.

I have decided on a simple cat who stands on the head on the cup, a cat's comment for the back and the plate also shows that he belongs to it, namely with a small black spider in the edge of the plate for whom the cat with her little paw fishes if cup and plate stand only in the right position together.

You need this

• Cup
• Porcelain painter
• soft pencil

That is how it works

Everybody starts sometimes small: Contours mark

And now there comes the part which gives pleasure: First I mark the motive with a soft pencil on the cup.

I have drawn the contours intentionally a little more generously, so that I did not have to attach the porcelain marker on the graphite layer. Since then it can happen that the marker color becomes firm not substantially. 

Eyes on, air stop: the time of the porcelain marker has come

Now there comes the biggest challenge: Carefully and with stopped air, but as far as possible in a river I drag the contours with the marker within the pencil default. I wipe them with a humid culinary paper where I would have to sign. This was, for example, with eyes and little walrus mustaches of the cat the case. 

It is important that you do not set down the pencil as far as possible, because at these places easily there originates the color thickening which demonstrates the motive a little worried.
 
I was surprised myself how quickly and and easily my contemptible white common cup changed to a unique gift idea. Then another three days allow to dry and ready.

DIY Bookmarks

 

 

  

DIY Patterned Hair Clips

I am torn about whether this post should be a Pinned/Tried/Loved It, or just a DIY, because it was completely inspired by this pin I saw on Pinterest. I was fully prepared to buy those darling hair clips, until I clicked on through to the store selling them and saw that they were 2 for $20. I mean, they are adorbs, but $10 each? I don't have that kind of cash to spend on hair accessories. So naturally, as it goes with most of these DIY projects, I decided to make some of my own. Here's how it went down.

What you need:
Mod Podge // already had (but costs about $5 with coupon at Hobby Lobby)

Sponge brush // already had (But costs about $1 for a pack of brushes)
Hair clips // $2 or less

Pieces of patterned paper (free if you print them yourself)

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Total: $2 (give or take, but the point is... it didn't cost much)

What you do:
You can probably guess what the steps are here, but I will still tell you. But before I do, you should know it takes about 1 minute to make each barrette, so make sure you have that kind of time. Oh wait... who doesn't have one spare minute to make a seriously cute hair clip?! And these clips are a total dream for keeping bangs out of your face during the hot summer. Need I say more?

Steps:
1. Measure you patterned paper to the size of your clip
2. Put some Mod Podge on the top of the clip
3. Put the paper on, let dry
4. Put Mod Podge over the paper, let dry
5. Put the clip in your hair and look cute

So fun! Make these, and don't forget to share if you do!