I've spent the entire summer taking pictures with my new Fuji Instax Mini camera, that produces these darling little polaroids.
I've had a stack sitting in my office for some time now and decided it was time to do something about it. So I stitched up this polaroid banner.
Here's How:
Cut out a bunch of shapes from a paper punch.
I used a heart, because I LOVE to take pictures, but flowers would be really fun too.
Gather all the pictures you have laying around your house. They don't have to be polaroids, but they'll hold their shape better if they are small.
First, pull your thread so you have a long tail to hang your banner from, then take one of your shapes and sew right over the top of it, (the more textured the paper, the harder it is to sew over). Pull the tail while your sew a few stitches into thin air. Next, simply set another heart down and repeat. I like 3 or 4 shapes in a row.
Now sew right along the top of your photos and then sew another series of shapes.
It's that simple. You now have a banner to hang in your babies nursery, as decor at a party, or in your front room.
You'll just be happy to have those pictures out of a box and on display.
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Awesome idea! Will do soon!!!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! I wish I had the time (and energy) to do all of these crafty things!
ReplyDeleteI adore these!!
ReplyDeleteI have a zillion photos that would love to become bunting ;)
I'm also going to look up that camera- as my 13 yr old has been itching for a polaroid for her artwork for a long while now!
thanks for the inspiration!
Melissa- Miss Sew & So
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I LOve the look of Polaroids - what a sweet idea!
ReplyDeleteI love polaroids and what you did with them is great!
ReplyDeleteWOW, that is gorgeous!!! I might try this with some plain ol prints.... I have no Polaroids.
ReplyDeleteoh my word...SO cute!!
ReplyDeleteSo creative! What a great idea....adorable!
ReplyDeleteThis is darling!!! We featured it on the FB page today from the Fancy This Fridays link up! http://www.facebook.com/TrulyLovelyBlog
ReplyDeleteNothing better than a Polaroid picture. I remember shaking those things like crazy back in the day. What a fabulous idea! Great inspiration and tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond cute! I love it!
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Love this! And I maybe even be able to make it look good! I've been having trouble teaching myself to sew... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Shannon @ Imperfectly-Inspired
Wow what a great idea!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! It would be perfect for a gift or birthday part. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea!!! So creative and perfect. I miss those polaroids.
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Totally cool and FAB! Love it! Tweeting too! Pop Art Minis
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! I would love for you to share it on my link party this Friday at cookienut.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea. Such a nice way to remember and display some pictures! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSEW SO Cute!
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What an adorable idea! I featured it today: http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/09/time-to-shine-features-no-35.html
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