Unique Photo Ideas & Photo Gift Ideas
Handmade crafts are the most cherished gifts! If you don't think you have a creative bone in your body...think again! Take a minute to check out some of the coolest photo ideas and photo projects that are fast, easy and inexpensive. You'll be amazed at how creative you really are!
When you want to create unique photo crafts, creative photo gifts, custom scrapbook photo pages, add text, borders or artistic special effects to your digital photos or photographs, there are many places that can do it for you, either free or a small investment. I happen to love Photoshop. Photoshop is not as hard as it looks, it may be a little expensive, but if you're really serious about your digital photo art, give it a try. You'll become an addict in no time...plus there are really cool places that you can go to learn tips, tricks and special effects that will make your soul sing.
Photoshop takes a little time to get comfortable with...the best advice I can give when creating with Photoshop: Learn the tool bar, keep trying new things and watch the tutorials. FYI...There are great Photoshop (plus loads of other) classes on Lynda.com. Check it out to learn with a marvelous tutor, at a reasonable price. We love Eric Chow!
Of course, there are still those of us that want to create photo art by hand, we may not even have a digital camera. If that's the case, just make high resolution copies of your precious photo memories, get out your scissors, glazes, ephemera, Mod Podge or glue and start creating unique photo gifts or whimsical photo scrapbooks:)Remember, there are still amazing photo albums out there that you can personalize.
CAPTURING THE MOMENT
It's safe to say that close to 90% of the photos in the average photo album are of people. We love to see ourselves in pictures surrounded by our family, our pets and close friends.
Most of us line everyone up and have them pose for the shot. There's nothing wrong with that, for a framed print or a holiday card. With digital photography, it's easy to keep snapping off shots...there's bound to be a good one in the bunch, but with standard film it can get somewhat expensive to keep shooting for a prize winner.
I've found that when using images to create scrapbook pages, video montage or photo collage, a little bit of pre-planning is worth the effort and will truly improve the photo gifts and memories you create.
Before you click the shutter, ask yourself, what do you want the photo to say?
It may seem like a silly question, but it will help you capture the images that can be used for precisely the right photo art application.
Once you've planned the shots that you're looking for...I always try to remind myself to:
Hold the Camera Straight
Find a Point of Interest
Get in Close
Check Backgrounds
Elbows tight to your side.
Inhale
Exhale
Hold Steady
Click
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Organizing Digital Photos & Photographs
You've got to clean the kitchen, before you start cooking!
Are you overwhelmed by boxes of photographs or digital photo files?Do you need a little motivation to organize your photo memories into photo albums, photo montage or scrapbooks? Maybe you just want to find time to burn your photos to a disk for safe keeping.
Organizing photo's is quite a job, if it's been awhile:)
If you try to keep it simple, the task of organizing photos can be a wonderful trip down memory lane. Grab your kids, or significant other and don't forget the kleenex.
So where do you begin when organizing your photo memories?
Well, it's a little like cleaning your closet. Gather enough small boxes and label them accordingly. Past, present, kids, family, pets, vacations, sports, special occasions,crafts....you get the picture.
This holds true for digital photos, as well. If you haven't been filing your photo's into individual folders on your hard drive, on a disk, or in a photo gallery format, start small. It doesn't have to be daunting task.
Start somewhere and finish. Then start somewhere else.
Set an egg timer for 15 minutes and see how much you can get accomplished.
KISS "Keep it simple sweetie."
Even though MAC and Microsoft aren't as friendly as they could be...check out this link to help organize your digital photos.
Creative Arts and Crafts - Easy to do photo projects and such!
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Digital Photo Organization
Here's a great Digital Photo Organization Link from Microsoft
- Organizing Digital Photos
- The best thing about digital cameras is that it's easy to take thousands of pictures. That's also the worst thing about digital cameras. After you've owned your camera for a few months, you won't be able to find that great picture you took a couple of months ago if your pictures aren't well organized or named logically.
- Picasa
- Picasa is free photo editing software from Google that makes your pictures look great.
Sharing your best photos with friends and family is as easy as pressing a button!
Organizing Digital Photos
Rob's Way
The key is to find a photo filing routine that works and stick with it. If you're starting over...just create photo folders and sub-folders. Now find all of your photos that are hidden on your computer. Name the photos and slip them into their folder. That's all there is to it.That's what Rob says...anyway.
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The Art of Photo Organization
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Many of us have experienced the loss of digital photographs that you thought you downloaded and saved. Losing digital photos should be unheard of...but I've proven otherwise. I could just kick myself for not paying attention to a group of garden...
The Art of Bits and Pieces Photo Collage
Unique Photo Memories and Unique Photo Display Ideas
- Red Wing Shoe Company 100 Yr History Digital Photo Collage Mural
- To view, just click on the first frame under the Print Start film strip.
I've been taking photos, since I was a little girl. There's just something about freezing a moment in time that feeds my spirit. Now, with digital photography, a whole new world has opened up. You can adjust, add, mend and create amazing works of art with simple photos. I use Photoshop CS, but there are many software programs to choose from to enhance photography.
If you don't feel you're computer savvy, make copies of your photos, at your local printer and get out your Mod Podge or scrapbook pages.
As many of you may know, a few years back, I was granted the honor of creating possibly one of the worlds largest single digital image collage for the Red Wing Shoe Company, celebrating their 100 years of history.
Literally, hundreds of hours, thousands of photos, millions of bytes, billions of bits, frustration, tears and passion were the elements of life for this project spanning over 648 square feet in its majestic state.
When I agreed to do the project, it didn't dawn on me what was in store. I pushed my Mac and Photoshop CS to the limit on this 16-panel piece, with each panel pushing 2 gigabytes of information each. Adobe was shocked at my ignorance and didn't provide much soothing support. It's true that what you don't know can't kill you.
It was an experience that I'll never forget and made me realize that I can do anything. We have a video clip available, if you're interested in taking a peek. - CCG Productions, Inc. - The Cre8tive Collaboration Gang
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We produce corporate theater, special events,
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We produce award winning videos, graphic
art and animation to carry your message.
We produce curiosity, emotion, laughter
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- 225 Water Street a Creative Arts & Holding Company that specializes in all things creative. Our sister company, "The Cre8tive Collaboration Gang" produces special corporate events, trade-shows and video. When we're not out producing corporate events or video's, one gang member is gluing things to other things and coaxing others to do the same. 225 Water Street specializes in mosaic tile, mosaic tile art, mosaic tile supplies, mosaic tile classes, digital photography, photo collage, whimsical gifts and the art of all found objects.
- International Museum of Collage
- he IMCAC is dedicated to the collection, study and exhibition of collage, assemblage, construction, montage, photo-montage, digital collage, concrete poetry, collage poetry, film, sound collage, and other constructive arts.
- Picasso
- His life.
- What is Healing Collage?
- Healing Collage(sm) is a unique process developed by Sheila Asato
for personal insight, creative development and spiritual growth. It is a creative synthesis of graphic design principals, Japanese collage
therapy, the Watchword process and Kaplan-Williams' dream cards.
It's quite powerful. - Andy Warhol
- This inspiring artist and filmmaker is considered a founder and a major figure of the pop art movement.
- Collage Artists of America - Home
- Collage Artists of America (CAA) is a growing organization of artists always expanding our creativity in both collage and assemblage.
- Joseph Giunta: Mixed Media Collage Artist
- Joseph Giunta (1911 - 2001) was a Canadian Italian Mixed Media Collage Artist whose career spanned over 70 years...
RedWing Shoes 100th Birthday Celebration Digital Photo Collage
Final piece printed on vinyl substrate. Finished Size: 20 x 40 Feet

This was a 16 panel piece created in Adobe Photoshop. Each panel had to stay at (or under) 2 Gigabytes each. Each save took 30-45 minutes and in the final save a few images were lost. No harm no foul.
I called Adobe for some support and all they could ask me is what I thought I was doing based on the fact that the software at that time wasn't developed to handle an image of this size. Ignorance truly is bliss.
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Digital Photo Collage for Victoria

Bringing photo memories to life is what photo collage is all about. Taking photos that are sitting there waiting to be gazed upon. Just take those digital images out of their hiding place, manipulate them a little bit. Then simply piece them together to create lasting memories. Kleenex not included:)
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Corporate Identity and Digital Photo Collage
Bringing your digital photos & photographs to life.

Creating beautiful art from your cherished memories is an amazing journey.
It's been an addiction of mine, since I was very young. While there are many services online that can let you DIY...it's the pre-planning and collaboration that helps you build a corporate photo collage piece that will be enjoyed forever.
If you're curious about our custom photo collage services...you can click on the link below to get a copy of our current price list.
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Family Mishica Digital Photo Collage
A Tribute to a Wonderful Family.

A photo collage that celebrates the life and times of the 10 members of the Mishica Family. Appendages included:)
Getting Images Ready for Photo Projects and Photo Crafts
Scanning and Printing Photos
If you don't have a digital camera we suggest scanning your original images to the proper resolution. This helps to maintain the image quality and integrity of the item.
CLEAR COLOR and/or BLACK & WHITE PHOTOS WORK THE BEST!
Shop or Create What's On Your Mind at CafePress.com
- DO IT YOURSELF Scan Help:
1. Clean your scanner bed with a non-abrasive wipe & appropriate cleaner.
2. Make sure glass is dry before placing picture or image down.
3. Photos need to rest against one side of the scanner bed so that it
remains straight.
4. Preview photo before scanning.
5. Scan all photos using the Color option even if they are B&W.
6. Photos 2x3 or smaller - Scan at 600 dpi.
7. Photos 5x7 - Scan at 300 dpi.
8. Photos larger than 5x7 - Scan at 200 dpi.
9. Always save as a jpeg or .JPG file without any compression.
FYI: When just using faces from your photos, in your artwork, we suggest choosing an image of the subject that is looking directly at the camera and is at least the size of a quarter.
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Creative Photo Projects and Photo Gift Ideas
Easy to follow directions.
There are easy and creative ways to create a piece of photo art that celebrates your special event or occasion. I've included simple instructions below for creative photo projects and photo gift ideas. Step by step:) If you're not into digital photo art, just make copies of the photos, crop them to size, find clipart, add text, use spray adhesive to display on a nice backing (you could even use cardboard and frame. Great thank you gift!www.225waterstreet.com
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FREE Digital Photo Editing ★★★
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This site shows photo editing tools that are fun and easy to use. Free web based photo editors, fun photo editors, photo tools like Photofunia, Picnik, FotofFlexer and more that will add bling to your photos - they are all here. A few mention...
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Photoshop Box Collage
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An Easy Photo Collage Project with Memorable Results. Use the Photo Box Collage layout to display multiple digital photos of special events and creative celebrations. All you need: multiple photos of the event, some text, a few graphics, a good pri...
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Photofunia Style Photo Editors
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Photofunia offers high quality photo editing for free. See examples and comparisons to Deefunia, Photo505, Jpgfun, Photomontager and more. With each service you upload a picture and the picture can be retouched, modified using many effect...
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Unique Photo Crafts and Recycled Art
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Get those photos out of the box and show them off. Whether or not you're computer-savvy, you'll be amazed at how little time it takes to "wow" your friends and family with personalized photo gifts. Here are some easy to follow directions to...
Decoupage a Life Collage
The art of decorating objects with cut-out pictures and designs.
Decoupage is the amazing art of decorating objects with cut-out pictures and printed designs. Once your designs are glued down keep adding Royal Coat Decoupage Medium to create a glasslike finish to cover, seal, and protect the finished piece. The term "Decoupage" comes from the old French word decouper, meaning "to cut out."CREATE A LIFE COLLAGE
Cut, tear and paste.
A really great way to explain what you're thinking.
You should be curious...it will astound you.
Dreaming is good.
EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
1. Gather photos (make copies), magazines, old greeting cards, ribbons, trinkets and catalogs.
2. Arrange your images and words on paper, cardboard or wood.
3, Use white glue or Royal Coat Decoupage Medium or Mod Podge.
4. Add color, special glazes, trinkets and special effects.
5. Let collage dry and display bedside.
Help your spirit see the path to your dreams, while you're sleeping.
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Just Rob
Digital Photography and Photoshop

There's so much that you can do. It's just plain old fun!
Digital Photo Crafts
Don't just put them in a box.
Print Magic!: Creating Crafts Using Digital Photos and Art
Amazon Price: (as of 12/09/2009)![]()
The instructions for the digital photo projects are pretty good and most measurements are stated in imperial and metric which is useful. Both the computer steps and hands on learning are easy to understand.
Vintage Photography & Photo Collage Artists
Old images and a little glue is the ticket!
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A Few Places to Go for Photo Inspiration.
We do not remember days; we remember moments. ~ Cesare Pavese
- 225 Water Street Creative Art & Holding Company
- 225 Water Street a Creative Arts & Holding Company that specializes in all things creative. Our sister company, "The Cre8tive Collaboration Gang" produces special corporate events, trade-shows and video. When we're not out producing corporate events or video's, one gang member is gluing things to other things and coaxing others to do the same. 225 Water Street specializes in mosaic tile, mosaic tile art, mosaic tile supplies, mosaic tile classes, digital photography, photo collage, whimsical gifts and the art of all found objects.
Our tendency is to be distracted by shiny objects, as you can see. It's all about finding joy in this lifetime and creative ways to express it. We've included many things that we've found along the way that either made us smile, ponder or take action. We hope it will have the same effect on you. We enjoy hearing from our visitors and would love to know more about you, your thoughts and what you find time to create and the joy that it brings you. - CCG Productions, Inc.
- From stage design and print media creation through full digital video and event production, CCG applies its talents into maintaining your message and its meaning throughout every phase of its delivery to your targeted clientele. Our definition of success is causing that message to be retained long after the others are forgotten, when they mean the most.
- My Photo Art Gallery
- Just a small sample....I'm in the process of bringing everything in...there's never enough time in the day.
- Digital Photo Collage & Corporate Identity
- Blending the bits and pieces of corporate America.
- Lynda.com - Best Learning On Line
- If you don't want to read a manual...learn online! Great tutorials. Reasonable prices. You'll love this.
- Thousands of Creative Photo Projects
- Scrapbook pages, photo and gift ideas. Take a look.
- Photoshop Tutorials with Images
- Step by step refresher. Great Resource if you don't have you're manual nearby.
- FREE Digital Photo Projects
- No experience necessary and it's REALLY FREE! With HP's handy tool, you can now quickly and easily take your own digital photographs, upload them to one of their creative templates and then print them to share with family and friends. To get started, just pick a category. Discover a cool and creative way to use your digital photos.
- How To Make A Great Poster
- Making a great poster can be fun and is certainly a challenge!
- Look Wow (PC) - Web Photo Enhancement
- Add special effects to your photos,FREE! No registration, no downloads, no membership required.
- MySharedPhotos.com
- Download MySharedPhotos Uploader and create your own FREE web photo album. Enjoy the simplicity of the interface.
- PhotoBucket
- Photobucket. Where millions manage their media. Upload all your photos, videos, and images to Photobucket for free. Make slideshows and remixes.
- Digital Stock Photos - Creative, Royalty Free, News, Sport ...
- For Digital stock photos and on-line stock photos - Getty Images is the leading provider of creative and editorial imagery and film to communications ...
- Creative Photo Designs - Fine Art Prints, Photos, & Stock Images
- An online gallery of digital fine art prints and stock images, imagery, photos, and photography.
- Creative Photos from Flickr
- Creative photos from Flickr,best flickr photo,flickr mashups,popular flickr photo.
- Share photos and try out creative photo ideas - HP Digital ...
- Tips, how to's and software to share your photos, along with creative photo ideas.
- HP Photo Fun & Crafts
- This is your connection to HP. Learn with technology tips, shop, and create cool print projects.
- Shows A - Z : DIY Crafts : Photo Crafts : DIY Network
- Projects: Photo Transfer Technique/Photo Transfer Pillow/Memory Box/Canvas Gallery Photographs/Jelly-Jar Photo Magnets.
- Welcome to PhotoCrafts
- Travel through the photography of Hannah Rasmussen Rhodes ... All contents copyright ©2007 Hannah Rasmussen Rhodes, PhotoCrafts, LLC. All rights reserved.
- Howstuffworks "Photo Crafts and Activities for Kids"
- Photo Crafts and Activities are fun ways to customize your photographs. Discover new ways to see your photographs with step-by-step instructions.
- Photo Art - Photo Fun - Photo Effects - Tips and Technqiues
- Techniques and tips for turning your digital photos into amazing art work using a variety of graphics software.
- Free Photo Collage Templates - Digital Photo Collage Templates and ...
- Get Free Photo Collage templates and free digital scrapbooking templates to make your masterpiece now.
- Add Your Pictures to Flickr Birthday Photo Collage
- Mar 5, 2008 ... Flickr, the most popular photo sharing service, is getting 4 years old and celebrating by creating a large collage of up to 5000 5 x 7%u2033 ...
- Huge List of PhotoShop Tutorials
- 100 Photoshop Tutorial Links
- YouTube - Photoshop and graphic design forum and tutorials help free
- Photoshop and graphic design forum and tutorials help free.
- Computer Arts - Distressed effects in Photoshop
- Distressed effects in Photoshop. When you want to create convincing imperfections within your digital work, forget filters - the resources you need are all ...
- 20 Insane Comic-book Style Photoshop Effects - PSDTUTS
- 20 Insane Comic-book Style Photoshop Effects, Photoshop Tutorials.
Hot Photo Links You Can't Live Without
Educational. Inspiring and FUN!
- Photowalking.org
- Photowalking is the act of walking with a camera for the main purpose of taking pictures ... How do I find out about Photowalking in Arizona%u2026 Times and Date ...
- Photography by Ed Zawadzki
- People. Places. Things.
- Behind The Lens
- George Barr takes your photography to the next level.
- Digital Photography School
- Welcome to Digital Photography School where we help you take better Digital Photos
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Killer Tips
- If you've ever wanted to take a raw file that you work with in Lightroom and send it to some one else to work with, but also include your changes to that file, here's how.
- Photojojo - The best photo tips, DIY projects, and gear in the ...
- Photography newsletter where users can sign up for regular tips and general photography chatter. Includes a forum.
- Cool Photo Crafts
- 10 simple ways to give your fave photos a new life -- on and off the computer.
- Photo Crafts - Craft Projects Made Using Photos
- Find a variety of creative projects you can make using photographs. You can turn a special photo into an even more special craft or gift.
- Fujifilm Photos Crafts
- Fujifilm Photo Crafts makes it fun and engaging for your entire family. Click on the projects below to download instructions. Instructions are in Adobe® ...
Creat a Photo Poster from Photos
You can turn photos into high-quality, single-photo posters and multi-photo collage posters. Posters and photo collages are perfect for celebrating birthdays, commemorating special events, or decorating your home or office.Creating Single-Photo Posters
You can create large-scale posters from any of your photos, as long as the photo's resolution is high enough.
According to SnapFish, the recommended photo resolutions for posters are:
Poster Size Minimum Photo Resolution Required
11" x 14" 1260x990 300-600 dpi
12" x 18" 1620x1080 300-600 dpi
16" x 20" 1800x1440 300-600 dpi
20" x 30" 2700x1800 300-600 dpi
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Collage and Scrapbook Links and Resources
If you need a little inspiration or just a few supplies.
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More Digital Photo Ideas
Photoshop and Digital Scrapbooking
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The Best FREE Photoshop Brushes
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Digital Scrapbooking Freebies - Where to Find the Good Stuff
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Digital Photography Resources
Take the confusion out of digital photography.
Photo Gifts and Photo Memories
Create custom photo greeting cards and such. FREE
If you're not creating a digital photo collage, make high resolution copies of your photos. Start collecting cool papers, ephemera,found objects, trinkets and jewels.It's now easier, than ever before, to create your own greetings for family and friends.I've directed many to the HP website to create photo greeting cards to print out on their own ink jets. It's an easy platform to use and if you've already done the work needed on the photo, you're set to go. I've provided the link below for you to check out.
As an FYI...do a little work on your photo before you upload it to a greeting card template. It will save you time and ink:)
Handmade Photo Collage TIP: If you want to add ModPodge as a sealer to your photo collage photos or images...always have the copies of images printed at a Kinko's or Office Max. Inkjet copies DO NOT like ModPodge and will smear.
FREE Custom Photo Greeting Cards, Custom Iron-Ons & Biz Stuff
Say it your own way.
- HP Print Studio
- Finding a greeting card that completely captures your emotions can be tough. HP Print Studio lets you customize cards with photos and text to ensure the message you send always says exactly what you want to say.
- HP Print Studio Home
- From greeting cards to business cards
Powered by HP, Print Studio helps you create professional-quality printing projects - for free. Just choose a print-ready project or easy-to-use template and tell the world your story.
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A photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into. - Ansel Adams
Decoupage a Piece of Furniture with Photo Memories
The art of decorating objects with pictures and designs.
Decoupage is the art of decorating objects with pictures,photos and printed designs. Once you add a a glasslike finish, like Mod Podge to cover, seal, and protect them, you have a true keepsake. The term "Decoupage" comes from the old French word decouper, meaning "to cut out."Want to bring a piece of furniture back to life? If you have an old shelf, table or chair get out those photos, craft supplies and some creative energy. You'll love it when it's done!
Supplies:
Desired paint color, if painting the furniture piece
Copies of Precious Photos
Magazines
Greeting Cards
Scissors
Glue Stick
Ruler
Sandpaper - I like 400 grit
Foam Brushes
Clean Rag
1. Prepare the furniture piece first. Make sure it's clean and lightly sand, as needed. Don't forget to wipe it down, after sanding. If you choose to change the color of the furniture piece, paint it now and let it dry overnight.
2. Take copies of photos and paper designs and create your collage photo art layout. You can put photocopies onto cardstock for dimension, but it's okay just to glue them directly onto the piece.
3. Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the back of each photo, place in position, then apply more Mod Podge over the top. You can use your fingers or foam brush to push out air bubbles, but don't fuss to much. Sometimes it's best to give it a few minutes and go over it again with the foam brush.
4. Allow photos or images to dry and continue to add layers of Mod Podge, let each layer dry, lightly sand and apply Mod Podge again, until you get the desired effect.
I love to use Mod Podge Hard Coat or Royal Coat Decoupage Medium to get a high gloss effect.
There are a bazillion ways to preserve and display those special moments.
Go ahead. Create something.
Some craft items you shouldn't be without.
Makes life simple, easy and FUN!
There are so many fun things that you can do with your digital photos! Just remember that if you're using an inkjet printer you cannot use Mod Podge or white glue to seal it. It will run. Use laser prints or take the images to a print shop and make photo copies.
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Did You Know?
Tidbits about the history of photography.
1. Nicéphore Niépce took the first permanent photograph, a landscape, in 18262. Kodak mass marketed the first easy-to-use camera in 1888.
3. Kodak's first "print" film, Kodacolor was launched in 1942.
Create a "Sign In Message Board" for your next event.
Forget the guest book. Create an artpiece that you'll frame and admire.
This project can be completed using as many photo's as you'd like to include. For the sake of ease just create it with one photo, simple text, a little clipart and a few colors. When your design is completed take to your favorite printers and have them glue the poster to foam core. Pick up some multi colored Sharpies and you're good to go.If you need help creating a "Sign In Message Board" contact me. Pricing starts at $49.
BEST "SIGN IN MESSAGE BOARD" SIZES FOR EVENTS OVER 50 PEOPLE: 30"x40" & 36"x48"
All you need is:
1. Photoshop (or similiar graphics software)
2. Photo's of the wedding couple, bar mitzvah boy, bat mitzvah girl, anniversary couple, birthday honoree, family photo, new baby...you get the picture.
3. Sentiment - the words to express the event or occasion
4. Foamcore backer.
5. Spray Adhesive
6. A couple of hours to put it all together.
5. Cafepress (for smaller pieces) or a printer - Office Max is cheap!
6. Sharpies (markers)
7. An Easel to display it on.
8. Maybe a clip light, if you want to get fancy.
9. Plastic to transport it home or back to the office.
10.Frame or professional framer.
Need help creating that perfect piece? Contact mailbag@cre8tivegang.com
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or check out a few designs at our Cafepress Storewww.cafepress.com/225waterstreetDisplay a myriad of photos with a Box Collage
Every picture tells a story.
The art of handmade photo collage is still alive and well! While I still really enjoy physically cutting and pasting images, time doesn't always permit me to do this form of collage.As a reminder, (I know I always say this) when creating handmade cut and paste collage...please take your original photos to a local printer for copies. (Inkjet copies will smear if you put any kind of sealer on them.) Copy centers can also help you reduce the size of your images,if you don't have the wherewithal or software to do DIY.
My favorite size for digital photo box collage is 16" x 20" inches. This is a great size for framing and display. With this size the photos are large enough to view, so you don't have to squint to see the images. Choose either six, nine or twelve photos for the best display.
If you don't want to create it yourself, we can help! Pricing for custom photo collage starts at $6.00 per digital photo and includes basic cropping, placement and creative touches.
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Kids Photo Crafts
And last but certainly not least...things to do with the kids!
Find time to sit down and create photo crafts with the kids. They love it. Photo Crafts For Kids!
Big or Small...Photo Crafts are great for all ages.
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Freezing Time.

The creative act lasts but a brief moment, a lightning instant of give-and-take, just long enough for you to level the camera and to trap the fleeting prey in your little box. ~Henri Cartier Bresson
Cut and Paste Photo Collage
Go ahead, get your hands dirty.
*Ephemera: is a plural noun meaning - the type of objects which, when they were produced were not intended to last a long time or were specifically produced for one occasion. (What you call, "lasting papers or objects of the day.")
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The fun never ends!
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