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About the Projects
Technique: Slide Mount Mania!
Designers:
Paris Dukes, Susan Cobb and LeNae Gerig
Scrappers, cardmakers and paper crafters are all discovering the potential in slide mounts–those little alterable paper squares that are fun mini-projects in themselves! Decorated slide mounts make fabulous scrapbook embellishments and card focals, and you can even use them to create special gifts on their own like photo frames and mini-books.
What makes slide mounts so popular? They’re fun, easy and versatile. There are infinite possibilities for decorating your slide mounts, so experiment and add your own flair to each! Since they’re small, slide mounts are a quick way to add a unique accent to that scrapbook layout, card or sarabinder™ cover. Slide Mount Mania™ slide mounts are made of paper so they’re alterable in many ways–cover them with paper, ink them or chalk them, or try experimenting with unusual materials like fabric and glitter, then decorate them in any way you’d like!
Whether you’re exploring slide mounts for the first time or you’re a self-proclaimed expert looking for new inspiration, we’ve got you covered! Presenting three great slide mount projects: One simple project will show you how to cover and decorate a slide mount, another will show you how to interlock two different shapes and sizes of slide mounts and finally–we’ll show you how to create a sweet fold-out frame!
Under Construction
By Paris Dukes
Slide mounts don’t have to be intricate to make a great impression. This “Under Construction” slide mount is quick and easy to make and it’s a great accent for any paper crafting project (or add a ribbon to the top to turn it into a hanging photo frame!). Paris covered a super-size slide mount with blue mesh paper, then framed a photo in the window. She added artwork in one corner and accented the top edge with a length of printed twill and brads–an adorable accent in just minutes!
Supplies:
Instructions:
- Cover one super-size slide mount with blue mesh paper, then ink the inside and outside edges with black. Glue the photo behind the slide mount’s window, then trim the excess photo even with the edges of the slide mount. Journal the name in the bottom right corner with a black pen.
- Cut out the dump truck artwork and attach it in the bottom right corner of the slide mount with foam mounting tape.
- Cut a 4 1/2” length of twill with the phrase “under construction” centered on the twill. Lay it horizontally across the top edge of the slide mount, then wrap each end around the edges of the slide mount to secure on the back. Use an X-acto® knife to poke a hole in each end of the twill and through the slide mount, then insert one screw top brad into each.
Heart of Teal
By Susan Cobb
Decorating one slide mount is fun, so why not try combining two slide mounts together? The Slide Mount Mania™ line includes 8 different sizes and shapes of slide mounts, so there are tons of different combinations. Try interlocking two slide mounts like Susan did on this “Heart of Teal” project, or try covering two different slide mounts with coordinating papers and placing one inside the window of the other.
Details like interlocking two slide mounts just add one or two extra steps, so they’re easy to do and they’ll make your slide mounts stand out from the rest! Susan simply covered two different styles of slide mounts with coordinating papers. She added paper and a brad to the window of one mini slide mount, then interlocked the corner within the window of a standard slide mount. Add a shoestring bow in the corner and you’re done!
Supplies:
Instructions:
- Cover one mini slide mount with dark teal sponged paper. Glue a piece of teal mesh paper to the back of the slide mount so it’s visible through the window, then add one silver heart brad to the circular window.
- Cover one standard slide mount with teal stripes paper. Orient the slide mount so the window is vertical, then insert the left corner of the mini slide mount into the window of the standard slide mount, interlocking the two, and glue in place.
- Cut a 5” length of teal grosgrain ribbon and tie it into a shoestring bow. Attach the bow in the bottom left corner of the standard slide mount with a Zot™.
Christmas Frame
By LeNae Gerig
The versatility of slide mounts is one of their greatest traits! They’re not just for accenting other projects–they also make great projects (and gifts!) on their own. This fold-out “Christmas Frame” project was created by connecting two jumbo slide mounts together with ribbon. Frame photos in the windows and decorate the front for a frame like this one, or decorate both the front and back sides of the slide mounts to create a sweet gift book!
Supplies:
Instructions:
- Cover one slide mount with red/green plaid paper. Glue a photo to the back of the slide mount, framing the photo in the window. Punch two holes down the right side of the slide mount and set one gold eyelet in each. Mat the slide mount on red cardstock, trimming the mat to 1/16”, and punch a hole into the cardstock directly behind each eyelet. Cut out the red stocking and secure it in the top left corner of the slide mount with foam mounting tape. Tie a knot in the center of a length of red and white gingham ribbon, then attach the knot to the top of the stocking artwork with a Zot™. Cut out the “wish” word fragment and use foam tape to secure it centered on the bottom edge of the slide mount.
- Cover another slide mount with red/green stripe paper, orienting the paper so the stripes run horizontally. Glue a photo to the back of the slide mount, framing the photo in the window. Punch two holes down the left side of the slide mount and set one gold eyelet in each. Mat the slide mount on green cardstock, trimming the mat to 1/16”, and punch a hole into the cardstock directly behind each eyelet. Add one gold mini clip to the top right corner of the slide mount, then tie a length of red and white gingham ribbon around the clip. Cut out the “joy” word fragment and use foam tape to secure it centered on the bottom edge of the slide mount.
- Lay the two slide mounts side by side, aligning the eyelets. Cut two lengths of sheer red ribbon and thread one length through each pair of eyelets to tie the slide mounts together. Tie the loose ends of the ribbon into knots or shoestring bows on the back of the frame.
Hooked on slide mounts? For more inspiration, check out the Slide Mount Mania™ Idea Book–it’s filled with 145 slide mount project ideas just like these! Or, click here to view the whole Slide Mount Mania™ line including all 8 styles of slide mounts, an idea book and a template with 18 patterns for you to create your own slide mounts!
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