It is an old idea using new technology. Do you remember when you were little getting a birthday card that had a dial? When you turned the circle it would show different pictures in a precut window. This card does the same thing using your own photos.
Imagine creating a birthday card for your five year old that has a picture of them at each year since birth. How about creating an anniversary card that shows mom and dad when they first met, after several children, and in their later years?
The directions are for a child's birthday card. Alter them easily to suite your needs.
Materials Needed:
- Two different colored pieces of cardstock
- Photos from the internet-the number of photos is up to you
- Exacto knife
- One pronged button
- Hole punch
- Happy Birthday Stickers
- Scissors
Preparation
- Decide how many pictures you want to use. You have one dial to put them on. The more pictures you choose, the smaller the pictures will need to be.
- For the example we are using four photos. Make sure you print them all around the same size face.
- Trim your photo into a circle and use the first photo as a template for the other photos to insure they are all the same size.
- Lay them out onto your cardstock in a circular pattern to see if they will fit on half a sheet of cardstock. If they don't fit either print your photos smaller or trim them back.
- Lay each photo so that the chin of the previous photo faces the top of the head of the next. (See figure) Turn your paper in your hand. Each picture should be face up when you turn to it.
- Glue them in place.
Making Your Window
- Look around the house for a round item to trace that would allow you to see the face without showing the outer edges. A medicine cup can be useful.
- Trace the object on the center side of your cardstock about 1/2 inch in from the edge.
- Cut out the circle.
- Using a hole punch make a hole about the circle leaving about a 1/4" between the circles.
- Trim away a small area next to the circle to easily access the picture circle. You can use decorative scissors if you choose. (See figure.)
Putting it Together
- Find the center of your photo circle and poke a small hole through.
- Place the circle wheel against your card window lining up the picture.
- From the back use the hole in the wheel as a guide to poke a hole through the cardstock.
- Attach the two by placing your pronged button through from the front.
- Use the hole punched window to write in the age of the child when the picture was take or mark with pencil to be able to add a number sticker.
The Finishing Touches
- Add your stickers to the front of the card and the inside of the card.
- Write your message for their birthday.
- Relax and wait for their excitement.
When you make your card, keep in mind that it doesn't have to be photographs. If your little person is really into superheros or other cartoon characters you can use pictures from the internet and create a card full of their favorite things.
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