Matting photos and embellishments is almost second nature to a scrapper, but why not try creating a unique frame to highlight some of those extra special photos. The layout below demonstrates shows one of the many options available to you.

This page was made using Daisy D's patterned paper (Powder Gingham, Powder Sail Away and Buttercream Sail Away), cream cardstock, white cotton, blue ink, Suzy's Zoo Sailor Bear stickers and Beary Patch Tea-Dyed Mini Alphabet stickers.

Begin by matting your photo on your blue patterned paper. Cut a piece of cardstock approximately 5cm taller and 5cm wider than your matted photo. Cut a hole in the middle slightly larger than your matted photo. You should now have a frame about 2.5cm wide. It's time to decorate it.

This frame begins with the same technique demonstrated in Fancy Frames Part 1. Cut several stripes, each about 4cm wide, from your yellow patterned paper. Tear the stripes into smaller rectangles. Make sure one edge of each rectangle has a torn white edge. 

Glue one of your pieces to one corner of the frame. Fold the overhanging edges underneath and glue to the back. One side of this piece should have a torn white edge and the other should not. Glue another piece to your frame, slightly overlapping the non-white edge. Make sure the torn white edge of your second piece is the side overlapping the first piece. Again, fold the overhanging edges under and glue to the back. Repeat this process all the way around your frame until it is completely covered.

Cut two pieces of cotton. I used white cotton which I then sponged with blue ink, but you can use whatever colour you like. The first piece should be approximately 11-12cm long (you will be able to trim it later if it is too long. This piece will connect your anchor to your boat. Use your boat sticker to attach it to the front of your frame and let it dangle down. We will finish with it later.

Cut your second piece of cotton to wrap around the bottom edge of your frame. It can be as long or as short as you like. Wrap it around the bottom edge and attach to the back. Your frame is now complete.

Next, cut three different sized rectangles from your Sail Away papers (two blue, one yellow) and arrange on your background. Place your matted photo on top at an angle and glue down. Glue your frame on top.

It is now time to add your anchor. To do this, tear two small pieces of cream cardstock. Make them the shape of small sand hills. Overlap them in the bottom right-hand corner and glue down. Tuck your anchor in between them and thread the cotton hanging from your frame through the hole in the top. Tie a knot and trim any excess. You can make the cotton as loose or as tight as you like. Glue your anchor in place.  

Next, tear another piece of cream cardstock and adhere to the bottom left-hand corner. Sit your teddy bear sticker on top. And finally, use your alphabet stickers to create your title.

If you would like to have any of your designs included in our resource centre, please email them to us at rc@stickersnfun.com (please make sure all files are .jpg or .gif).