Hobbies And Interests
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Instructions
Purchase magnet computer paper at a discount or office supply store, locate some favorite photos on your computer and create refrigerator magnet gifts. Upload your photos into your favorite desktop publishing program using the insert file tool. Add a caption to your photo magnet by inserting a text box beneath the photo and entering your caption text. Add clipart to your magnet creation by choosing insert clipart, and then place the clipart at the bottom or top corner of your photo. Print the photo magnet gift following the paper manufacturer’s directions. Generally, you are advised to print as normal on your color inkjet printer.
Upload a favorite photo to your desktop publishing software, using the insert file tool, to create an iron-on transfer for a personalized t-shirt gift. After uploading your photo, use the edit photo tools in your software to enhance the color, crop the image or change to a special tone such as black and white or sepia. Before printing to your iron-on transfer paper purchased from any discount or office supply store, print a draft copy to be sure the iron-on fits properly on the t-shirt for the gift. Once satisfied with the photo, print onto the transfer paper, trim the image, and then use a household iron and a hard surface to transfer the image to the t-shirt by placing the image upside down on the t-shirt and ironing on a hard surface with medium heat.
Purchase a wood frame, 9 inches by 12 inches or larger, with wide, flat sides to make a personalized framed photo collage. Choose a theme such as sisters, the beach, winter holidays or school days, then select photos from your collection that match the theme. Remove the backboard from the frame, then use it as a size guide to create your collage background paper in a theme coordinating color such as blue for a beach theme. Arrange your themed photos on the background in an eye appealing way, then use scrapbooking adhesive to attach them. Select scrapbooking graphic stickers and words that match your theme and place these in a random arrangement around your photos. Place the photo arrangement in the frame and replace the backing board. Place theme related, word and graphic stickers on the wide flat edges of the frame. Spray a craft sealant over the stickers to protect them.
Go online to your favorite discount, department or drug store that has a photo department and create a personalized photo mug. Upload your photos for the mug using the websites upload photos tool. After uploading your photos, the website offers you the chance to view how the photo will look on the gift and to make adjustments. Crop the photo to fit the mug template using the editing tools. Place your order after choosing quantity, payment method and whether to have the mug mailed to you or to pick it up at your local store.
Make a photo blanket at the Discount Photo Gift website listed below. Create a free account by entering your name, a password and email address, then find the blankets listed in the left-hand column menu. Choose from several choices, then upload your favorite photo for the blanket using the browse and upload tool buttons. The photo loads into the editor where you are provided with buttons to position, crop and tint your picture. Once satisfied with your photo arrangement, click to verify and order your blanket. You must enter payment and shipping information.
Upload some photos to the 123 Photo Gifts website and create a personalized photo clock. Choose from several templates then use the upload photo button to find a photo on your computer. Use the add clipart and add frame buttons to further personalize your clock with these items. Use the add text tool to add a line of text to your clock if desired. Click the "Preview" button to preview your design, then choose a quantity to order. Use the place your order button to finalize your purchase.