http://fiskarscraft.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/07/beach-photo-jar-fiskarscraft.htmlBeach Photo Jar @ Fiskarscraft
Designer: Lisa Storms
Since I've already filled up most every wall in my home with family photos, I'm always thinking of new ways to display our memories. Since the kids like to bring home shells and sand from our beach vacations, I decided to combine them with photos in a cute display jar. I wanted to keep the design simple so the photos are easily viewed, but couldn't help resurrecting a star craft I used to make as a child for a jar topper made to mimic a sand star thanks to textured bumps.
Difficulty rating Intermediate
Instructions (Print version)
1. Drill three holes with Fiskars drill in top of jar lid. Note: This craft can be modified for any size jar. Smaller jars will need only one or two photos.
2. Mount photos onto chipboard of same size with thread taped in between layers. Be sure to add a photo to the front and back since they will end up dangling and can spin around.
3. Add sand and shells to bottom of jar. Put thread through holes in lid to desired photo height and tape off on top of lid.
4. Using Circle Cutter, cut circle of patterned paper to fit onto size of lid. This easily covers up your thread and tape and provides a base for your star fish.
5. Emboss tan cardstock using the Dots Texture Plate and Texturing Tool. If desired, go back with stylus for more defined dots. Dab dots with white ink for extra pop.
6. Trim embossed cardstock to 4.5" square. Using Scoring Blade in Trimmer, score a line every .75" and fold accordion style making sure the textured side is on the outside on your first fold. For smaller jars, cut 3" square and score every ½ inch.
7. Measure and staple at center of folded cardstock. Mark .5" from each side of staple and cut from that point to the opposing corner. Be sure to cut off from the open side, not the closed side.
8. Add adhesive between mark and staple on each side of star and fold out first pleat to meet and adhere to other side. Repeat on opposite side. Fan out star evenly using the Stylus if needed to get into folds. Adhere onto top of jar.
9. Print location and date onto blue cardstock and trim into rectangle. Mount onto white cardstock and cut around perimeter with Stamp Paper Edgers to add to the vacation theme.
10. Punch star from tan cardstock using Pop-up Star Punch. Place onto foam or mouse pad and punch several holes onto back using a pin and adhere onto tag.
11. Punch hole into tag using 1/16 Inch Circle Hand Punch. Tie twine around lid of jar and attach tag using jump ring to complete photo jar.
Supply List:
Fiskars Brands: Craft Hand Drill
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_craft-hand-drill.aspxFiskars Brands: Circle Cutter
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_circle-cutter.aspxFiskars Brands: Texturing Tool
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_texturing-tool.aspxFiskars Brands: Texture Plates – Assortment 1
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_texture-plates-assortment-pack.aspxFiskars Brands: Dual-Tip Stylus - Regular Tip
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_dual-tip-stylus-regular-tip.aspxFiskars Brands: Pop-up Punch – Star
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_pop-up-punch-star.aspxFiskars Brands: Paper Edgers - Stamp
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_stamp-paper-edgers.aspxFiskars Brands: Hand Punch - 1/16" Circle
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_hand-punch-116-circle.aspxFiskars Brands: 28mm Scoring Rotary Blade - Blade Style F
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_28mm-scoring-rotary-blade.aspxFiskars Brands: Desktop Rotary Trimmer
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_desktop-rotary-trimmer.aspxFiskars Brands: Classic No. 8 Scissors
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_classic-no-8-scissors.aspxFiskars Brands: 12 Inch x 18 Inch Mat
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_12x18mat.aspxOther: cardstock (tan, white), chipboard, white thread, pin, foam (or mouse) pad, white stamping ink, tape, adhesive, jump ring, twine, sand, shells, photos, jar, Cloud 9 Design patterned paper (blue)