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"Little Stars" photo mats and gift tags
By Judi Kauffman
Project
of the Month, May 2006
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Laminated photo mats are a great alternative to a card. They are flat and sturdy, easy to mail. Add an easel
on the back and they go from envelope to desk or mantel.
The mats shown were hand stamped, but you could start with gift wrap, scrapbook paper or a child's drawing instead.
Materials:
- Banner American QuikFinish laminating machine
- Letter size laminating pouches (each one makes two mats)
- AccuCut 5" x 7" oval frame die
- Paper or card stock (8.5" x 11" sheet makes two mats and two tags)
- Rubber stamp: Star Trio from PSX
- Inks: Any color that matches your theme
- Option - Flat-back dimensional embellishments
(Shown: Star buttons with shanks removed)
- Banner American easel backs (one per mat)
Instructions:
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Stamp the card stock. Let ink dry.
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Laminate the card stock. Cut sheet in half so you have two 8.25" x 5.5" pieces. Option: Use one of the pieces as a backing.
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Die cut the mats. Cut tags from oval scrap (or leave the oval that shape and make larger tags).
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Punch a hole in the tags and add ribbon, raffia, or cord.
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Add photo and an optional laminated backing to the mat. Add an easel if desired.
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Glue dimensional embellishments to the front of the mat (shown: star buttons on pink mat)
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