This month at the Blogging Business Artisans Team, our challenge was brought to us by Jenny of A Bird In The Hand Art and her theme is Summer Lovin'. Jenny says:we can do anything summer or love related or even Grease (the movie) related!
It took me to the end of the month, but I finally found inspiration for the challenge! It is something I've been wanting to try for quite a while and the challenge gave me the perfect opportunity to give it a try! I made a Laser Cut Wood Frame Insert!
This insert is cut from the same material I use for wedding invitations and guest book covers. I did find that cutting these letters so tiny makes the frame very fragile. I was debating whether I would sell them in a frame or by themselves, but to ensure safe delivery, I will definitely be selling them in the frame.
I tried two different formats. One with the words floating in the middle and one with the words resting on the bottom edge of the outside frame. I like both versions, but both also have their challenges. The one that's floating is much more fragile. But the one that's resting along the bottom will need some more work in my software program to be perfected.
I was so happy I thought to use this for the challenge piece. It has so many possibilities for babies, weddings, vacations...pretty much any time you frame a photo! Now I need to go find a photo of my own to put in this frame :)
I love the words in the frame, and I agree it would make a great gift. Do you have these in you shop yet? I think I am going to have to get one for me and my daughter. Your work is always wonderful, Edi!
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Everyday Inspired
Nice Edi, I take it the lazer printer was money well spent!
ReplyDeleteI like it resting on the bottom - more room to see the photo. And having it in the frame also takes the worry out of looking for an extra frame. Special order: colored frames! {:-D
ReplyDeleteThat's brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same as Deb - they would look great in different colours too :)
Love the frames! The floater is my favorite. I'm sure these will be a hit for weddings and new baby gifts. I'll bet some generic FRIENDS and FAMILY frames would sell, too. Great interpretation of the theme!
ReplyDeleteI think I like the one with the words on the bottom so it won't cover up as much of a photo but the floating is a cool idea.
ReplyDeleteHmmm. We are going to the beach this weekend...
How creative!! I LOVE this idea- what a great new product!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing idea! Looks so good Edi!
ReplyDeleteVery inspired as always! You're right about the possibilities for customization. Good luck working out the final structure logistics for this piece.
ReplyDeleteYou are just so clever, Edi! I really like the frames : )
ReplyDeleteYour ideas know no bounds! I like it on the bottom too. Words could also go down each side.
ReplyDeleteI'll bet you will have people who want the frame insert without the frame because they have their own frame they want to use. I suppose you could use a "cardboard frame" or a foam core one for safety during shipping. I really like your idea, though!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant design! There is no end to the creative ideas you come up with!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the challenge! You are soooo creative!
ReplyDeletethose look great! Perfect challenge pieces. I like the one with the words resting on the bottom, although both are nice.
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