Words are amazing and powerful things. They can make us laugh, cry, create outrage, or fill our hearts with compassion. Combine words with images and you might just have a masterpiece!
I have been sitting on this idea (designing a Mosaic Moments page inspired by word games) for awhile now. I knew I wanted it to be family related - I just had to settle on the right words.
To make the process a little easier, I made a Mosaic Moments Grid Planner sheet. It made it easy to test words for a correct fit. I decided to use our names and some words that describe family.
STEP 1- Create a plan
*Mosaic Moments Grid Plan sheet will be available as a FREE Download at snapncrop.com.
STEP 2 - Print letters onto cardstock
Once I had a plan I designed one inch squares, with the letters I needed, and printed them onto cardstock. FREE Download Available. If you don't have a printer available you could use alphabet stickers, stamps, or handwritten letters.
TYPE TIP: Make sure the letters are adequately filling the 1 inch square space. It will result in a more pleasing visual impact.
STEP 3 - (optional) stamp each square.
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STEP 4 - (optional) ink edges.
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STEP 5 - place letter squares on Mosaic Moments Grid Paper as planned.
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STEP 6 - add photos.
I used a couple of 4x6 photos (cut to fit the grid) to block in the larger spaces; but, most were printed as thumbnails - 9 up on a 4x6 sheet.
Using a one inch square punch makes it really easy to create one inch squares out of thumbnail prints.
Don't you think this idea will make a fabulous gift? Just change the words & photos to create custom designs for your favorite people, new moms, newly or to-be-weds, sisters, friends, spouse, neighbors...
I love the finished results. I decided to make another for my friend Jaime - her birthday is coming next month. Won't she be surprised? : )
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