
The frames I used are shadow boxes that I bought at Hobby Lobby. They have a black background, which is how I left the one I made my parents, but for these images, black seemed too stark and harsh, so I covered it with a neutral loosely woven cotton. The black still shows through a bit, which I like. I think it gives it some depth, but the harshness is gone. I was happy with how that worked out. I just used fabric glue and glued around the edges so it wouldn't show up. Here's hoping it stays! Nothing like giving a gift that later falls apart. That is my biggest fear in giving a handmade gift. So far no-one has ever told me that something I made them fell apart, but then again, maybe they are just being polite.

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Those are great teacher gifts. Did you do the bodies and hair with fabric or embroidery? I couldn't tell from the picture. I love the eyes.
I am doing a similar project for Helena's teachers. My version is more "semi homemade".
We still have until June 6th until school is out. You are lucky. Helena is ready to be done and is crying alot about getting out of bed in the morning.
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