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This can be done in several ways. For the purposes of this entry, we will do a simple project.

Purchase/Reuse:

an 8x10 or larger frame - antique look or distressed look. You can get this look on your own if you are crafty.

a 4x6 photograph/other type of picture.

a photo mat slightly bigger than the picture, made from scrapbook paper.

a momento of the person/family if you have one.

a sheet of 8x10 scrapbook paper.

embellishments that go with your theme, stickers, ribbon, gems, etc.

2 - 3x5 journaling blocks

photosafe marking pen

scissors

adhesive

NOTE: If you do not have these available, visit A Scrapper's Journey for what you need. Remember that it is important to use photosafe scrapbooking products.

1. The first thing that you have to do is find the picture,and a momento (if possible). The picture can be a photocopy on acid free paper. It can be in color, sepia, or black and white. Be creative, and base your theme around the photograph. You could also base your theme around the time period in which the photograph was taken.

You may want to use a picture/drawing of an ancestor, or his or her family, that you have never met. Perhaps as part of a history project.

2. Attach the 8x10 piece of scrapbook paper to the cardboard/other photo insert with the adhesive.

3. Attach the photopraph/drawing to the photo mat, and this to the frame where ever you want it.

4. Write a little about the person (or a story about that time period) on the journaling blocks, and attach these wherever you like.

5. Now you can attach the embellishments and the momento, if you have one, to decorate your work of art.

6. When you are done, display the picture in a prominent place.