Appropriate age group(s):
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Estimated time to make this gift:
1/2 to 1 hour

Materials:
Acid free paper
Acid free stickers
Acid free letter stickers or Pens
Acid free glue
Scissors
Simple glass picture frame (any size)

Instructions:
Cut a background of the size of your picture frame.

Pick photos of the theme you want to create (e.g. my first year, graduation, fishing, and so on).

Cut you pictures in circles, squares or cut out silhouette.

Mat some of the pictures once or in two different colors.

Lay them out on your background and keep moving them around til you are satisfied. Don't overcrowd your background. Glue in place.

Add paper shapes, stickers, borders and writing (or letter stickers).

Close up your frame and you have a great gift for family or close friends.

Most of all, have fun and be creative =0)

Other comments or suggestions to consider:
I always add the year on the picture. People coming to my house love looking at these displayed "treasures".