14 Simple, Beautiful Homemade Holiday Gifts

Fabric-Mounted Family Photo

Makes: 1 gift
Total time: 10 minutes (plus 10 minutes drying time)

What You Need

• a great picture
• a brightly colored frame (use an 8-by-10-inch frame for a 5-by-7-inch shot, or a 5-by-7-inch frame for a 4-by-6-inch shot)
• textured but thin fabric (a remnant from a sewing store is perfect, as long as it is a couple of inches bigger than the frame)
• scissors
• fabric glue
• archival photo tape

What to Do

1. Upload a few photos (so you have some choice) to a site that produces great-quality prints, like adorama.com. Order copies in black-and-white or color on matte paper, which has a sophisticated look.
2. To make the mounting, cut the fabric slightly larger than the cardboard backing of the frame.
3. Apply glue to the edges of the backing and wrap the fabric tautly around each side. Press firmly. Dry under a heavy book for about 10 minutes.
4. Using a ruler, center the photo, then secure it with photo tape. Carefully slip the mounted picture into the frame.