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WOW #134: DIY Polaroid Frames
Polaroid-style products are really popular right now in the scrapbooking world – and for good reason, they really are a fun design element. You can purchase patterned papers, stamps, stickers, digital elements/frames, and even die-cut frames. Today, I want to show you how easy it is to create your own polaroid-style frames. Here’s all you need to get started:
* A square punch (you could actually cut a square with scissors or a craft knife or your paper trimmer as well, but a punch will make it fast and easy)
* A paper trimmer
* Cardstock or Paper
The process is so simple, I almost hesitate to share it…but I know how many of us are visual learners – so here we go:
Step 1: Punch a square from the cardstock
Step 2: Use the paper trimmer to trim around the punched out piece
Step 3: Make sure to trim three of the sides the exact same width
Step 4: Trim the bottom piece, making it slightly wider than the other three sides
Step 5: Repeat
It’s fun to experiment with different sizes and widths.
And don’t be afraid to use patterned paper too!
Now you have a stack of frames ready to hold photos, patterned paper, emebellishments, journaling, or whatever your heart desires! You could use these on scrapbook pages, cards, or any paper-crafted project.
If you try today’s WOW, we’d love to see – just leave a link to your blog post or gallery featuring your diy polaroid project in the comments below. 
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Wendy Sue Anderson
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I love this idea!! Thanks for sharing.
What a fun and easy idea, thank you!
That is such a great idea!!!! TFS
What a Fab idea thanks for sharing
Love it!! I will use these when I get back from my trip and have tons of pics to scrap.
Awesome! Thanks!
Super cute and easy. TFS
Fun technique, thanks for the inspiration! Here’s my project:
http://marlenaisfaithfullycrafting.blogspot.com/2012/04/eye-adore-you.html
Marlena! You were so quick to try out today’s wow! I love your cute card…so trendy and fun! Thanks so much for linking us up to it!
Such a neat idea. TFS
Fun way to make the Polaroid frame. TFS
I used this idea back in Feb and submitted my project for a contest. I didn’t win but my photo is in this gallery http://www.acherryontop.com/gallery/view/general-crafts/158195-banners-with-twine.
Karey – I love your banner – it’s so fun with so many little details! And your colorful “polaroid frames” are sweet! Thanks so much for sharing a link here!
The last photo has more length on the frame than the others.
A nice idea I’m sure to use.
what a FAB idea! x
Love this idea. I still have polaroids.LOL!!!!