As National Adoption Awareness Month continues we’re looking at different fundraising options. If you are looking for a way to help reach your fundraising goals and explore your crafty side sites such as Pinterest are your bread and butter! To give you a kick start for your amazingly productive craft time I am going to give you some direction on one Pinterest inspired project!
To make this Map Photo Frame you will only need a few things, that you probably have lying around the house. 1) a cardboard box, something along the lines of a cereal box, 2) a map, maybe of the country you are planning on adopting from, 3) spray glue, 4) and an exacto knife.
Our first step is to make a base for the matting.
Step 1: Draw a template that is either 5” x 7” or 4” x 5”, depending on your picture frame size. You can either draw the rectangle free hand or use Microsoft Word or PowerPoint to draw an appropriate size box.
Step 2: Attach the template to your cardboard box using spray adhesive or a similar glue product.
Step 3: Once the adhesive has dried cut out the interior rectangle using an Exacto knife.
Step 4: Move your map around on your base until you have decided which part of the map you would like displayed on your frame.
Step 5: Once you have the perfect placement selected make a slight crease around the matting so that we can remember where to glue.
Step 6: Turn the map over and spray glue the cardboard to the back of the map.
Step 7: To cut out the inside rectangle, where your picture will eventually go, cut diagonal lines in the inside rectangle.
Step 8: Finally, fold back the cut flaps to create a smooth finish. Don’t forget to trim away the excess map, or else the matting will not fit inside your frame.
Now you can place the matting inside a picture frame and enjoy! Such a simple and fun craft that can make such a big difference and is a great way to create fun and unique items to sell to help you meet your fundraising goal.
For more information about MLJ Adoptions’ international adoption programs, please click here.
MLJ Adoptions is a Non-Profit, Hague-Accredited adoption service provider located in Indianapolis, Indiana, working in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Isles. We are passionate about serving children in need.
MLJ Adoptions is a Non-Profit, Hague-Accredited adoption service provider located in Indianapolis, Indiana, working in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Isles. We are passionate about serving children in need.
