Photo Puzzle {tutorial}

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Hello! Happy Monday! On Saturday I shared an easy mini canvas tutorial with a picture of my cute kiddos, and it reminded me of this easy Photo Puzzle that I made last year & shared over on the DecoArt blog. I never shared it here. So I thought it was about time I did. ;) This is such a fun way to display your photos, & your kiddos will LOVE a personalized puzzle of themselves. So let’s get started. ;)

10 Photography Tips & Tricks + Some Ideas for Displaying Photos in Your Home

Hello! It’s Thursday! Time for another post featuring YOUR awesome ideas! ;) Today I am so excited to be featuring 10 Photography Tips & Tricks plus some ideas for Displaying Photos in Your Home that were linked up to the last several {wow me} wednesday parties. Remember this week’s party is still going strong! So make sure you check out what’s been linked up this week, and if you are a blogger make sure you link up your latest projects & ideas! You can do that right {HERE}. I know we’d all love to see what you’re up to! ha! ;) Buuuuut first check out this picture perfect feature post. :)

DIY Photo Gifts {tutorial}

Hello! One of my favorite things about blogging is connecting with other bloggers & crafters. That is why I was so happy to find the Silhouette Challenge facebook group a few months ago. I have enjoyed participating in their monthly Silhouette Challenges. Recently the group decided to do a fun craft swap with each other. We were each matched up with a fellow crafter, we got to “meet” each other & then we swapped gifts. Sounds fun, right? My fabulous partner was Kelly from Simply Kelly Designs. She made me the most adorable gift! You’ll see her gift & some of the other swappers’ gifts in just a bit. Buuuut first I want to show you what I made Kelly ~ these DIY Photo Gifts. So keep reading! :)

 

tutorial {photo pendants}

So I thought I’d share this fun & easy project that I shared
over at Cherished Bliss a few months ago.
I just never got around to posting it here! :)

 

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These personalized photo pendants are so easy & fun to make!
I first saw these over on Sugar Bee Crafts & knew I had to make some!

I got everything I needed to make these from the esty shop, Candy Tiles.

You can buy bundle kits that includes all of your supplies to make these!

 

You'll need:

glass tiles

bails

Diamond Glaze

Super Glue

chains

 

 

You'll also need a black & white photo printed out on white cardstock.

I just used Microsoft Word to size my photos & print them out. 

Mine are .8 inch by .8 inch. 

 

 

Put a tiny drop (about a pea size amount) of the Diamond Glaze on your tile. 

Then use a small paint brush to spread it out a little. 

You don't want it oozy...so if you have too much just brush some off.

 

 

While the Diamond Glaze is still wet, set your picture face down on your tile.

Rub the back of your paper to get a really good seal.

Let it dry for 5-10 minutes.  Then squirt some Diamond Glaze on the back of the photo.

Spread it out with a brush to seal your paper.  Let it dry for several hours.

 

 

After they are dried, use super glue to attach the bail to the back.

Be careful on this part!  I seriously glued my fingers together! grrrr! :(

 

 

There you go!  All done!  So easy!

 

 

These would make a great gift!  Just sayin'! ;)

 

 

Hope you are having happy Monday!