Make your own frame – Souvenir tip

Make your own souvenir frame following the tips below! By involving the family, the souvenir you create becomes more memorable.

  1. While on your trip, collect a few items. If outdoors, collect things like shells, rocks, leaves, pods, etc.. If at an event/amusement locale, consider a ticket stub, program, autograph, etc.
  2. Take lots of photos (ensuring that family members are included in scenic pictures, increasing interest in the photos for souvenir purposes).
  3. When home, paint an inexpensive unfinished wood frame, or spray paint an existing frame.
  4. Arrange collected items around frame and hot-glue into place.
  5. Print out or process photos into appropriate size for frame.
  6. Insert photo.
  7. Enjoy!