I recently attended the Craft and Hobby Association Trade show in Anaheim, California. Part of the time I was there I was working for McGill, a company that makes punches. My job was to demonstrate the punches and invite attendees to do our Make It Take It. A Make It Take It is a quick and easy project that allows customers to see and use our products. They are invited to make the project, and then take it with them, hence the name. This is one of the projects we did.
It was designed by Jean Kievlan for McGill, and she has graciously given me permission to share it with you. Several of the punches and papers used in the sample are new and may not be available in stores just yet, but look for them soon. Also, you can use Jean’s directions and change the colors, etc. to fit with your own décor.
Flower Photo Frame Hangar
Supplies needed:
McGill Punches
27/8”Scallop Circle
2 1/8” stacking circle
1 7/8” Stacking Square
Perfect Petals™ Floriano
Perfect Petals™ Buttercup
Perfect Petals™ Baby Blooms
Perfect Petals™ Petite Petals
Double Sided Cardstock (My Mind’s Eye)
Girly Girl Printed PJ’s,
Girly Girl Pillowcase,
Party Centerpiece
Party Goody Gumdrops
Princess Rosy Whim
Bright Original Shelf Scroll
White cardstock
Beacon ® Zip Dry ™ Adhesive
Sheer Pink Ribbon ¾” wide
Mark Richards Enterprises Clear Crystal Stickers ™
Instructions
Note: You may mix and match papers as desired
1. First Frame: Punch a Scallop Circle from dot paper. Trim around the negative image to form a 3” square. Save the inset, as you will use it later. Cut a matching 3” square from the back. Glue together on 3 sides, leaving one side open for a photo.
2. Second element: Punch a Scallop Circle from green print paper. Punch a Floriano Perfect Petal from red paper and a Buttercup Perfect Petal from red print paper. Punch Baby Bloom and Petite Petals for additional layers. Layer the flowers on the scallop circle. Add a crystal sticker to the center of the flower.
3. Third frame: Punch a Stacking Square Stamp from red floral print paper. Trim around the negative image to make a 3” square. Save the inside for frame #5. Cut another 3” square for the back. Glue 3 sides together, leaving one side open to insert a photo.
4. Fourth element: Use the Scallop Circle left over from the first frame. Punch a white Stacking Circle and a red Buttercup Perfect Petal. Punch a Baby Bloom flower for the center. Layer the circles and flowers as shown and add a crystal sticker for the center.
5. Fifth frame: Cut a 3” square of green paper. Punch a pink Buttercup and a white Baby Bloom. Use the red Floral Stamp Square left from frame #3. Layer all the pieces as show, and add a crystal sticker to the center.
6. Cut a 24”piece of ribbon. Fold down 2” and glue. Insert your photos in the frames. Glue the frames and flower circles to the ribbon as shown. Hang and enjoy!
