I've had several orders for graduation boards the past few weeks.
This mom had LOTS of photos (almost 60) she wanted displayed.
That was a challenge, but I was up for it!
Here's was I came up with....
I have a few tips for you to make your boards extra special.
Tip #1....
I cut mats for the extra special photos.
I want them to POP off the board
when people first look at it.
Embellished them with a ribbon and button.
It adds a special touch to the frame.
This gentleman is attending Michigan State University next year.
His mom gave me his acceptance letter
to incorporate onto the board.
I also matted the cute baby photo...
A ribbon, button and special saying was added to the photo.
Here's tip #2...
I find most of my saying on "quotegarden.com".
Once you find a saying you like
make a folder of different categories on your computer.
I copy the saying and type it out using different fonts.
Once I have it exactly how I want it, I save it to a file.
Next time I need that quote,
I just open up the file and it's ready to use.
I have folder for all different categories.
Mother, Father, Grandchildren, School, Friends, Pets, Love
and many more....
Here's Tip #3...
This student had many awards.
Most awards are 8"x11"
which takes up way to much room on the memory board.
Copy the award in color, reducing the size about 60%.
This works great!
Take a look at the National Honors Society Award.
It's also great for a student to get their name in the paper.
Use the same tip as the award and shrink it down.
Here's tip #4...
I double mat all my photos.
After I mat them, I distress them with metallic craft paint.
I use either silver or gold.
Just use a sponge and wipe it on.
This adds something special.
It's a bit of work to double mat the photos and add the paint
but it's well worth it!
Last tip but most IMPORTANT...
I attach all the photos to a large foam core board.
It's extra sturdy.
I purchase them at Hobby Lobby.
They carry extra large boards which can be easily cut down
with an X-ACTO blade to any size you need.
After all my photos are matted,
I then add small blocks of foam core
to the backs of some of the photos.
This helps to give the board a 3D effect.
Here's a side view...
Can you see the piece of foam core
behind the National Honor Society Award?
The young man's mom picked up the board this week.
I had it displayed in my kitchen.
When she saw it she cried.
It was a good thing...
I knew she loved it!!!
If you are interested in making a one of a kind
graduation memory board and centerpiece
Take a look HERE.
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