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Summer is coming to a close and students and teachers alike are getting ready to return to school. Before the first official day back, teachers are hard at work in their classrooms, creating environments where learning is fun, exciting and accessible. Here are some creative ways to use picture frames in your classroom décor. Create a “Get to Know You” board. Use round wooden frames to frame pictures taken of each student. Have a list underneath the picture frame with the student’s name a …

There’s nothing sadder than digging through old boxes of photographs to find old family photos and discovering that pictures have been damaged. Damage can occur from exposure to moisture, sunlight, dirt or humidity. Losing these images to the elements is especially heartbreaking when they are of sentimental value and have no extra copies. Learning how to store your photographs properly is a valuable skill to have, and with these easy steps, it won’t be too difficult to learn.Start by stori …

It’s hot outside, and the kids are out of school. Beat the heat and summer boredom with a super exciting project which will involve the whole family and provide great inspiration for a photography session. Start your own lemonade stand! Listed below are a few steps to get your photo session off to a fabulous start. Plan ahead! Decide on a place, time and a set up. Go shopping for fresh squeezed lemons, sugar, cups, posters, markers and ice. It’s always great to include cookies along with …

The best place to capture family photos is in a location which makes people feel relaxed and happy. This is why taking family photos while on vacation at the beach has become such a huge trend in today’s photography. A beautiful setting and joyous subjects are sure to inspire and create photographs which will be treasured forever and always. Here are some quick tips to ensure your beach pictures will be a success.Time - The best beach photos are taken about two hours before the sun sets or …

Whether you are a sports memorabilia collector or the mom of kids in various sports, displaying a sports jersey is a great way to personalize your home décor while preserving treasured memories. It will become a great conversation piece over time.The first thing to do is to choose a frame. Professional framers can be very expensive so if you are going the DIY route, look for a large rectangular shadow box frame. The color of the frame should complement the jersey, and the glass should pref …

After a bride’s big day, one of the next big decisions to make is to decide what to do with her beloved wedding dress. Some choose to sell it, and some choose to place it in an acid-free box and save it for a future daughter. However, many brides are now choosing to display their wedding dress in a large rectangular shadow box frame to enjoy in their happily ever after.Framing a wedding dress is a straightforward process, which is relatively simple to follow. The first step is to find a pr …

Often, the only thing we have left of cherished family members are the memories they gave us, the stories they told us and the treasures they left behind for us to enjoy. These relics provide a link to our ancestral histories and displaying them is an important way for us to remember both who they were and who we are. Here are some great ideas to incorporate the past into your present without compromising on your unique style.Vintage garments - Old dresses can be placed behind a rectangula …

Father’s Day is a fabulous time to make the most important man in your family feel loved and appreciated by his children. While a new tie or a coffee mug are always useful, wow him with a special gift made by the itty bitty hands of his children. Here are some cute and easy ways to get the kids involved in your Father’s Day Craft. We Love Daddy Picture Frame - Get out the non-toxic kid-friendly paint and find round wooden frames for your picture. Let your kids paint and decorate the roun …

There’s no better place in your house to display your family pictures than the walls of your stairway. The large blank walls which flank your staircase are just waiting to be used to their full potential. There are a few neat options to utilize when decorating your stairway walls.The first recommendation for decorating your stairway would be to choose frames that are similar either in shape, color or medium. Whether they are all white picture frames or all rectangular picture frames or all …

No matter how much planning or practice or time goes into a wedding, the actual event itself tends to go by in one busy, happy, extraordinary blur. This is precisely why couples have found guest books to be a critical component in their weddings. Sadly, most couples tend to look through their wedding day guest books a few days after the wedding and then place them up on a shelf or in a closet to never be looked at again. Here are some more practical and creative ways to remember all the sp …