Making Photo Easter Eggsby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 07 Mar 2008 10:59 PM I recently returned from Hawaii where my beloved grandmother has been placed in a life care center following a severe stroke. While there I learned from her therapists the important role photos play in a stroke victim's life. Pictures of family members, pets, and everyday objects are used in various therapy sessions including speech and cognitive restoration. I am a snap happy parent to begin with, but the therapist's information inspired me to take even more pictures than usual. (At last count I snapped and printed more than 700 images while in Hawaii.) Currently, my grandmother's room is filled with pictures of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in frames, on bulletin boards or as the centerpieces of the many photo projects my daughter and I completed to help brighten up her sterile room. Our latest photo project is Photo Easter Eggs. They make wonderful personalized additions to any Easter basket and I don't know a grandparent or great-grandparent around who wouldn't love to get a colorful Easter egg emblazoned with photos of the youngest members of the family. I am in the process of making photo eggs featuring the smiling faces of each member of our family, placing them in a basket and sending them to my grandma for Easter. Once you see how easy they are to make I hope you will be inspired to do the same for a cherished member of your family. PHOTO EASTER EGGS What You'll Need: Your Favorite Photos (I've been using close-up and medium shots of people's faces, but you could use scenery shots as well.) Hard Boiled Eggs, Plastic Eggs, or Blown Eggs Scissors Copier paper Decoupage glue Paint brush Directions: Print your picture onto regular copier paper (do not use photo paper). Draw an oval (or any other shape---I've done hearts and flowers) about the size of the egg onto the picture. Cut the photo using your drawing as a guide and snip 1/2 inch slices around the edge about 1/4 of an inch apart. Use the paint brush to apply a coat of decoupage glue on the front of the egg. Place your picture onto the egg and gently press the edges to the egg working in a clockwise direction. When the picture is adhered to the egg (make sure to eliminate all bubbles and creases), brush a coat of the decoupage glue over the picture. Allow the glue to dry then add embellishments such as paint, glitter or a ribbon border. Related Articles: Photo Cards for Easter and Mother's Day Photography Potpourri: Photo Labels and Photo Gear Showing Off the "Lights of Your Life" Making Christmas Ornaments From Your Favorite Photographs Fun Photo Project: Photo Flowers Travel Tips: Keeping the Memories Alive Fun Photo Projects---Thank You Cards Creating A Fabulous Photo Wall Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevantphotography tags User Comments No comments on this article yet. Be the first to comment! Community Tags family photos, photo projects, photography, photos, pictures Discuss this article
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