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Hi again.
I'm here today with a project using Fragments + a few new products from the CHA release.  My goal was to show how you can incorporate personal information into a project.  Now I know I have talked about Fragments before so I won't go into the how-to details I just hope you'll bear with me while I talk about some of the nuances of this piece.  (oh and there is a link below for the, "I need a Fragment refresh").

 I stated with the new Framed Panel.

If you are a follower of this blog, you know I use flat panels all the time for artwork.  But they never quite looked finished because there is no frame....and much to my dismay, there are no elves in my garage making me frames (or even cleaning my garage for that matter).

Problem solved.

The Framed Panel comes with a frame so when you're done with your artwork you can simple add the frame over the top.  EASY as that.

I started by adding linen from the Textile Surfaces pack onto the panel.  It does take more than one piece of linen to cover the background, although you can barely see the seam.  The Textile Surfaces are self-adhesive so there is no worry that glue might seep through the fabric.
I used a photo from the Photobooth strips but you could use a copy of a family photo if you want to make this more personal.

I glued Alpha Dice together and wrapped them in old book paper and string to create a simple element for the center.  The Alpha Dice have letters on all sides so there are 100's of combinations you can make from one package of twelve.

 The Mini Pocket Watch was a show favorite (you get two per package).  The watch comes with a back but in this case I decided I liked how it looked without the back so the light colored linen fabric could show through.  The 4 leaf clover is from the Adornments pack - Souvenir...I just clipped off the hanging loop at the top and colored it with Alcohol Ink.

To add some personal information to any piece (birth of a baby, wedding date, graduation, birthday), decide what information goes with the picture you have chosen.  Using Word or Pages, type the information into a text box that is the same size as the chosen fragment.  The information must be printed with a laser printer either at home or a local copy store.  If you need information on how to adhere paper to the Fragments - you can see that here.

I was interested in adding a date to the piece.  There is one particular Fragment that is an exact match to one of the 3 x 4" paper found at the back of the Dapper Paper Stash.

I cut out the correct numbers, taped them together so they were evenly spaced (I had to cut a bit of the black paper surrounding the 1 to make it fit).   Once it was glued onto the Fragment - it was like it was meant to be!

 As you can see, I added some old favorites like the Pen Nib, the Mirrored Star, Small Talk Stickers, and Vial Labels.  Notice what has showed up yet again? The Mini Plaquette (that's three projects in a row if you're counting)...I better stock up on those!

Hope you have enjoyed today's share and that you will think about what kind of Framed Panel you will make. The concept is easy to personalize and will let the receiver know how much you care about them.
Again, if you need a refresher on how to add paper or Alcohol Ink to the Fragments - you can check that out here.

now carry on,
paula

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