DIY Giant Polaroid

We wanted to create a giant polaroid as a version of a photo booth for my sister Laura's wedding.

 For this Project you'll need:

2 pieces of foam core board

(actually 1 is sufficient, but I wanted a bit more space, for bigger groups)

measuring tool

pen

exacto knife

tape (if using two boards)

printed text/shapes

mod podge

foam brush

I just decided what dimensions looked right to me, but I ended up with the 3 sides at 4 1/4 inches and the bottom border at 9 1/2 inches.

I cut one board in half and used the unused half as a straightedge.  I measured and drew the line I wanted to cut.

Then I used an exacto knife and tried my best to cut straight.  It takes a lot of hand strength.

Then I taped the pieces together using packing tape.

I then cut out the words and heart I had printed and positioned them.

Then I used mod podge on the front and back of the paper to glue it down.

We didn't know if there was a way to hang it in the (gym) reception hall, so we brainstormed and came up with the idea of handles on the back.  I cut wide ribbon and hot glued it on.

It was a great success!  Here are some of the guests participating in the fun!

  

I love, LOVE that people got into it - it was so much fun!  If you were at the wedding and took your own photos - post them in the comment section below!!