STYROFOAM brand foam crafts

Photo Cubes

Use your scrapbooking stash to create 3D memory cubes for loved ones. Display favorite photos and fun facts about babies graduates or brides. Build a family tree or create unique place cards.
   Completion Time - 
1 hour each
   Designer - 
Kathleen George

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam
  • Cube, 3"
Other Materials
  • Scrapbook papers: one 12" x 12" background sheet; assorted scraps
  • Alphabet stickers, die cuts, or rub-on letters
  • Decorative-edge scissors, assorted
  • Craft punches, assorted
  • Color photocopy of desired photo(s)

Tools

  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Straight pins
  • Thick, white craft glue
  • Optional: Dimensional embellishments, assorted
  • Optional: Paper trimmer with cutting and scoring blades
  • Optional: Computer and printer

Instructions

  • 1. Cut two 3-1/2" squares and one 3" x 12" strip frombackground paper. Note: A personal paper trimmer makes thisstep quick and easy.
  • 2. Center and glue 3-1/2" squares to top and bottom of foamcube. Clip corners and fold excess paper to sides of cube;glue to secure. Pin paper to cube until glue dries; remove pins.
  • 3. Wrap 12" paper strip around cube sides, gently creasingpaper to mark corners. Remove strip and fold corners to createcrisp edges. Glue paper around cube. Note: If using papertrimmer, insert scoring blade and gently score strip every 3", then fold.
  • 4. Trim and glue photo(s) to one or more sides of cube. Cutassorted strips and other shapes from scrapbook papers usingdecorative-edge scissors; glue to cube. Punch shapes and glueto cube; use both punched shape and strips/blocks of negative image left behind.
  • 5. Add name to cube using word-processing software, letteringstickers or rub-ons, or your own handwriting for a verypersonal touch. Add dimensional embellishments as desired.