The best gift - photo frames with your own hands.

Often, we are faced with the question: "What to give?" If there is no possibility or the occasion does not imply any grandiose gift, then a souvenir is quite suitable. I always want this pleasant little thing to be useful. One of the most common options is a frame for a photo, because almost any person has pictures that I would like to see before my eyes. Despite the age of digital technology, paper photography does not lose its positions. There is a wide range of ready-made frames in the shops, but probably the best thing you can think of is photo frames with your own hands. They have a number of significant advantages over purchased ones.

Firstly - exclusivity. Even if you decide to make a frame on some ready-made template, it will still be unique, like any hand-made product.

Secondly - the pleasure of the process itself - a creative impulse.

Thirdly - the freedom to choose the shape and size. And this is not all the pluses - give vent to fantasy!

Photo frames with their own hands can be made from anything! It can be glass, metal, wood, gypsum, plastic, felt, cardboard and much more. Perhaps the simplest thing you can think of, if you make frames from scratch, are photo frames with your own hands made of cardboard. Such material is perfect for joint creativity with children. The choice of materials for decoration is also extremely large. You can use paints, apply applications from paper and other materials. Volume elements for registration can be made from the cardboard itself, use stones, seashells, dried plants or even various cereals. An interesting option - photo frames with their own hands, lined with fabric and stuffed with sintepon. Due to the interesting texture and pattern of fabric, it is already possible to achieve an amazing effect at this stage. If you want to add details, then you will help in this multi-colored buttons, cloth flaps, ribbons, beads, etc.

Interesting children's photo frames can also be made from felt. The material itself has a pleasant texture and can be easily processed. First, you need to cut out the front side of the frame - to set the necessary dimensions and geometry. Do not be afraid to move away from standard rectangular and square shapes. First, draw a sketch of the frame on a sheet of paper - this can be an asymmetrical figure, a combination of several "windows" for composing a series of photographs, etc. When the front is ready, proceed to the design. Felt is very successfully combined with all sorts of colorful threads (it is necessary to think in advance the combination of colors). This can be an embroidery or decorative stitch. Also, glass or plastic beads of contrasting colors will look harmonious. In addition, decorative elements made of felt or other materials can be used.

In order to make photo frames with your own hands, you can use the finished base. For example, use a wooden raw frame and "pokoldovat" over its design. Here, the space for creativity is also extremely large. You can use one of the most popular techniques - decoupage. To create a frame, you need a multi-layer napkin with a pattern and glue. From the napkin, it is necessary to separate the topmost paint layer and glue it onto the frame base. Particularly interesting are combinations of techniques of drakage with applications from bulk elements. So, for example, a marine theme depicted on a napkin can be successfully supplemented with a small pebble or shells.

In conclusion, it is worth mentioning where and how you can use the frame for photography. The most usual and popular options are a frame fixed on a wall or mounted on a table or pedestal. When creating a frame, it is also necessary to take into account the interior features, in which it will be later inscribed. In addition to the above options, do not forget about the recently entered into the fashion frame-magnet, which can be placed on the refrigerator. If you choose this option, then pre-bother with fixing the magnet on the back of the frame.