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Time Required :
Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

back-to-school plush photo prop

This project is intended for an adult to make for a child 5+.

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Print Project

Step 1

Cut a window out of your foam board with a craft knife. Measure inside each edge 3" [7.62 cm]. Make a mark with a pencil. Use a ruler to line up the marks and glide a craft knife along the straight edge to cut the foam board. Do this on all sides and pop out the middle to make the frame base.

Step 2

Glue a variety of sizes of pom-poms to the frame to create a plush border.

Step 3

Use felt letters to make a sign for your frame. Glue to foam and attach to the photo prop.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    20" x 30" Black Core Foam Board

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    $12.99
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    4" Mini Dual Temperature Glue Sticks by Ashland®

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    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 0.28" x 4"
    • Count: 18
    • Color: Clear
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    12" x 18" Foam Sheet by Creatology™

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    $1.69
    • Color: Teal
    • Size: 12" x 18"
    • Color: Teal
    • Size: 12" x 18"
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    Neon Pom Poms by Creatology™

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    $29.99
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    Felt Alphabet Letters Scrap Pack, 50ct. by Creatology™

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Tools
Tools
 
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    Artist's Loft™ Aluminum Straight Edge Ruler

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    X-ACTO® Z-Series™ #1 Precision Knife

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    Mini Low Temperature Glue Gun by Ashland®

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Instructions
Step 1

Cut a window out of your foam board with a craft knife. Measure inside each edge 3" [7.62 cm]. Make a mark with a pencil. Use a ruler to line up the marks and glide a craft knife along the straight edge to cut the foam board. Do this on all sides and pop out the middle to make the frame base.

Step 2

Glue a variety of sizes of pom-poms to the frame to create a plush border.

Step 3

Use felt letters to make a sign for your frame. Glue to foam and attach to the photo prop.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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