Frame Ornaments and Boxes

Embossed Frame Ornaments

6. Trim the photo to fit behind the opening of the frame (figure C).

7. Remove the Xyron backing from the frame and place the photo behind the opening.

8. Cut a six-inch piece of narrow ribbon or cording and fold it in half to make a loop.

9. Stick the loose ends of the cord down at center top of the sticky frame, extending about one inch down into back of the frame and photo.

10. Stick the frame onto another piece of cardstock, sealing the loop ends in between (figure D).

11. If you haven't yet trimmed away the backing around the edge of the frame do it now, being careful not to cut the loop (figure E).

12. Make a bow using the wider ribbon. Secure it to the top front of the frame with hot glue.

Peek-Through Window Frame Gift Box

6. Stamp a design on paper or directly on the box top, keeping in mind that the center of it will be cut away (figure H). Using the inside of the frame from step 5 as a guide, draw around the frame opening onto the paper or box lid with a pencil (figure I).

7. If you stamped on paper, run the paper through the Xyron machine and wrap the box lid with it, then place the lid on the box. Cut away an opening in the box top that is 1/8 inch wider than frame opening outline drawn on the box in step 6 (figure J). Use a craft knife for this.

8. Cut acetate 1/8 inch wider than frame opening. Remove Xyron backing from frame and stick acetate window in place.

9. Adhere the framed window over the opening on box.

10. Position a photo or gift under the acetate-covered window frame, using tape or tissue to keep in place if necessary.

11. Place lid on box and tie a ribbon bow.