Category Archives: Photo Projects

Photo Craft: Transparency Photo Ornaments

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Here is an easy-yet-frugal keepsake ornament idea that uses one of your favorite family photos in a creative way.  All you’ll need is transparency paper (found in the office supply section at any major retailer) and a clear ornament.  Your … Continue reading

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Target Dollar Spot Finds = $1 Custom Photo Craft Gifts

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Right now at Target’s Dollar Spot, you’ll find photo cubes and photo calendars.  Just add your own photos, and you’ve got a unique gift to fit that special friend or relative on your list.  Pair those $1 finds from Target’s … Continue reading

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Homemade Photo Gift Tags

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Here’s a simple way to turn a photo into a personalized gift tag. I love how these turned out and they are very quick and easy to make. Take advantage of some of these free photo offers to order extra … Continue reading

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5 Homemade Photo Gift Ideas

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Looking for a creative homemade gift? Or a way to use all the free photo print offers currently available? Do both with one of these photo craft ideas! Head on over to Snapfish.com before 11/30 and use coupon code ISTOCK75 … Continue reading

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Homemade Gift Idea: Laminated Photo Place Mats

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A couple of years ago, I made these homemade photo place mats to give the grandparents as a gift for Christmas.  I was able to get the photos free, so my only cost was the paper and the lamination.  They … Continue reading

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How to make your own photo greeting card – in MS Paint!

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Here are some simple ways to make your own greeting card by editing your photo in Microsoft Paint.  I made a Halloween Greeting, a Vacation momento, and a photo card for Birthday Thank Yous in just a few minutes.  Photo … Continue reading

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Photo Craft Gift Idea: Even When I’m Grown Up…

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This was one of the best gifts I got from my son’s preschool years (many thanks to the teacher who had the patience to do this for all 24 of the little ones in her classroom!).    It’s a project that … Continue reading

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Photo Project: Happy Halloween Cards

If you want an easy, inexpensive photo greeting or just a great keepsake from the fall season, consider making a Happy Halloween Card.  With all the great deals on 4×6 prints, you can often get them for free by signing … Continue reading

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Have you been noticing all the promotions lately for free prints? I sure have! When it comes to freebies like that, I always like to think of creative ways to turn them into something I can really use. So, with … Continue reading

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Don’t Throw Away the Pickle Juice! Repurposing Leftovers

Don’t throw away the pickle juice!  In this video, I show viewers how to re-use and repurpose some common leftovers you’d normally throw away.  Plus, I’ll show you some cute things you can do with leftover food packaging.  These tips … Continue reading

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