Mother's Day Cards/Five for Friday

For our Mother's Day cards, we will be doing a version of this post from last year.

I love the illusion that these sweet photo cards create. When you think the arm and fist have jumped right out of the photo, you'll be doing a double take!

 

Step 1/Pose

Have your subject stand with an outstretched arm and tight fist. Their arm should angle upward, with your camera being higher than their head. 

Step 2/Shoot

To enhance the illusion, take your shot with your camera close to their fist, so that it looks out of proportion to the size of their head.

Step 3/Cut

After printing your 4X6 photo, using a utility knife, cut small slots, slightly inside the top and bottom of the fist.

Step 4/Insert

 Weave a flower, handmade or real, through the two openings. 

Step 5

Mount the photo on cardstock or construction paper for a finished touch.

My students made these cards for Mother's Day. They would also make great birthday cards, get well cards, thank you cards etc.  I have seen them with lollipops for Valentines' Day as well. What other ideas do you have? How about a candy cane at Christmas time?

Thanks for stopping by and have a Happy Mother's Day!

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