Step by step --- Xmas special

In this blog entry, i'm going to make an attempt to describe the steps taken to make a DIY photo collage pin-board. This is the christmas + NY 2009 gift that i have made for my dear dear ( not pear pear ok? :P) 

Step1: Gather the handicraft that i need before the attempt to fix all together. 

First, i would need to have a pin board, this can be purchase separately from a store nearby.

Secondly, i would have to measure the dimension to fix t

he "anti-grip" material to the right of the pin board. By doing so, i will be able to compartmentalize the 2 portion, 1 for message board, another for the photo-collages. 

Step 2: Cut the letters that resemble my darling's name "J-O-R-E-E-N" , remember to keep in mind of her favourite colour (pink). Use a black paper for back ground, this helps to give a contrast for the letter to be more visible. Next, attempt to cut a heart shape from a shiny cardboard , to be placed at the right top hand corner.

  

Step 3: Prepare the materials required to make this decoration; 1X shiny wrap, 1X black string, 1X aluminum foil, 3X rose stalk. Combined them to form this unique decor to be added on to the pin-board. 

Step 4: Positioned the brown paper to the "message board", added on with the rest of the handicraft ( step 1 to 3) , this will be the "skeleton" of the photo-collage pin board.

Step 5: Remember that my darling will be able to display new photo collages in the near future, therefore, to make an attempt for a photo-pockets to keep the old ones if new ones come in. All the photos collages were design + gathered earlier last week, therefore, in order not to damage them whlist pinning on-board, it is desirable to cut and paste a small paper square (with hole), attached them to the top center of each collage. 

Step 6: Attached the photo pocket to center bottom of the pin-board. 2x chicky chicks clips to add to the decor. Now, it's time to pin the photo collages onto the pin board. A maximum of 4-5 collages would be just nice to fit to board. 

Step 7: No printer at the moment. Remember to visit the school library to have the X'mas+NY2009 message print out, will end off by signing off. It will be attached on the message board. Wrapped it up with a nice wrapping paper, and the gift is really to meet my darling tomorrow!!! :D 

PS : Really like to thank my darling for her hardwork and time in making the x'mas card, its really nice and very "锦姿"... I have open up for display on my study desk.