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.
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