<\/a>Next take your decorative paper and punch out a frame “window” (I’ve used the EK Success Large decorative frame punch) or use and Exacto type blade to cut out a larger window. That decorative piece will be the front of the frame or card. If you want to go the extra mile, you can tape a piece of acetate behind the window so that the picture will be protected “behind glass” (as it were). Then adhere the front frame decorative paper to the base of the frame. REMEMBER: do not glue down the top above the window so that the card recipient can slide a photo into the frame. \u00a0The last step is to add some trim to the bottom base of the card to prop up the easel part of the card. I tried out different laces and flower trims, making sure that it would not bulk up the card too much so the card can close. Then I went nuts embellishing the front of the frame. This is going to be a card for my mom’s birthday, which is coming up in the spring.<\/p>\nThe following is a video where I made a handful of these easel card frames for a charity (BirthRight) that supports expectant moms-to-be.<\/p>\n