So, where did it all begin? To start, I took 2 cardboards (I used 2 shoe box lids). From one I cut out a rectangle (you can make any size, just like the shape), from the other the same rectangle, but a little larger, so that when applied it would hide the first one.
![](https://i.washerhouse.com/_nw/4/66260487.jpg)
The first rectangle serves as the base for the photo, the second is needed for the edging (frame). After these preparations, I took an old unnecessary photo album.
![](https://i.washerhouse.com/_nw/4/11955968.jpg)
I took an insert (leaflet) from a photo album, cut it into two parts and placed a photograph in the middle.
![](https://i.washerhouse.com/_nw/4/47105713.jpg)
I glued this leaf to the base (1st cardboard). There is no need to pin the photo; it holds up just fine. It turned out like this:
![](https://i.washerhouse.com/_nw/4/42597972.jpg)
By the way, I didn’t try to make everything smooth, because... then everything is leveled with decorative materials. After the base was ready, I started working on the frame.To do this, I took the second base and cut out a square from it so that the photograph would fit inside; for this it is better to use a ruler.
![](https://i.washerhouse.com/_nw/4/40465689.jpg)
After that, I covered the frame with leaves from the album. Instead of leaves, you can use any other material - foil, beautiful paper, fabric.
![](https://i.washerhouse.com/_nw/4/54939870.jpg)
After processing the frame, I covered the joints with ribbon; you can also use different materials.
![](https://i.washerhouse.com/_nw/4/64786353.jpg)
I covered the photo with these beads:
![](https://i.washerhouse.com/_nw/4/37028001.jpg)
I sewed the frame to the base, sewing it so that the seams were under the braid, which hid the joints. As a result, the rear view turned out like this:
![](https://i.washerhouse.com/_nw/4/44172156.jpg)
The nodules are filled with glue. I covered the back side beautifully with fabric, however, you can simply cover it with paper.
For beauty I pasted the following stickers:
![](https://i.washerhouse.com/_nw/4/11952849.jpg)
This is how the photo frame turned out:
![](https://i.washerhouse.com/_nw/4/93088219.jpg)
The work took very little time, the process brought a lot of pleasure, and the result greatly pleased the loved one.