Flower Power Photo Frame

==Description==
 frameless | right | 250px | 
Brought to you by Megan Nicolay, this is the coolest and easiest way to make a Hawaii-themed photo frame without spending a boatload on an expensive frame! Plus, it's a great way to get rid of old colorful T-shirts you no longer need.
===Type of Craft===
Other
===Difficulty Level===
Easy
==Supplies Needed==
*T-shirt scraps (in various colors) 
*Circular object (about 2.5" in diameter to use as a cutting template) 
*Aleene's Fabric Fusion fabric glue 
*Fabric scissors 
*Blank picture frame 
*Aleene's Tacky Line Runner (double-sided adhesive dispenser) 
*Printed vacation photos to fit in the blank picture frame
==Directions==
* Cut a series of circles from the T-shirt scraps. (I cut about 55 circles in order to cover a 4" x 6" frame.) Cut them all the same color or mix it up to add vibrant highlights to the frame -- I was inspired by the colors of the corals (yellow, salmon, and raspberry hued) that we snorkeled near in Vieques, Puerto Rico.
*Select one circle, fold it in half, then fold it in half again. Cut a scalloped edge into the open (arced) edge so the piece of folded fabric becomes heart-shaped.
*Unfold the piece of fabric (it should slightly resemble a four-leaf clover) and squeeze a small amount of fabric glue into the center. Fold it in half, with the edges slightly askew (so the petals don't line up exactly) and pinch.
*Then apply a small dab of glue along the folded edge and fold it in half again to create a blossom.
*Pinch the end and separate the petals and let dry. Repeat steps 2-4 for the remaining circles then set the blossoms aside.
*Apply the double-stick adhesive liberally to the front of the frame. Be careful not to press your fingers into it since the oils will deplete the sticky qualities!
*One by one, press the blossoms into the adhesive on the frame, angling and overlapping them to cover the frame and create a pleasing pattern.
*Layer the flowers over the entire frame, and don't hesitate to cut more if you find gaps in the coverage.
==Additional Photos==
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