Project 1 – Photo Collage
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Color inkjet printer
Printable photo paper
Poster board or foam core
Photo adhesive or double-stick tape
Scissors – straight- or fancy-edged
Paper trimmer
Photo frame – one that fits finished collage
Photos (We recommend about 15, though it depends upon
the size of the collage)
Choose a theme for the center square
Print one of the pages of this PDF onto high-quality paper. We
recommend HP Bright White Inkjet Paper.
• Father’s Day – page 2
• Wedding – page 3
• Baby – page 4
• Summer camp – page 5
• Graduation – page 6
Instructions
1. After importing photos into your PC, you can use photo-editing
software like Microsoft® Picture It! for extra creative effect.
2. Using printable photo paper, print all your imported pictures.
3. Cut your photos by following the shape of the person, place, or thing
in the picture. Use fancy-edged scissors for extra flair.
4. Cut the poster board to the size of the frame you have chosen. We
suggest a 12" x 12" frame.
5. Trim your printed center square using straight-edged scissors.
Using double-stick tape, affix the square to the center of the trimmed
poster board.
6. Arrange the photos from step 2 around the center square. Once
you've created your desired design, begin mounting the photos to
the poster board using the adhesive or tape.
7. When you have completed your collage, place it in the photo frame.
Smashing!
Project 1 / Page 2
Photo Collage: Father's Day
Project 1 / Page 3
Photo Collage: Wedding
Project 1 / Page 4
Photo Collage: Baby
Project 1 / Page 5
Photo Collage: Summer Camp
Project 1 / Page 6
Photo Collage: Graduation