Signature Board

My little brother has recently pointed out that " giving people cards is out of style". So how do you tell someone happy birthday/ congratulations/ wishing you well in a way that's a little more "COOL"? 

Enter, the Signature Board. 

I made this one for a friend's graduation party (Go Devils!!) and it was the perfect way to commemorate their achievements in a really special way.  

Arizona State Signature Board

What You Need:

One 16" x 20" Frame (I got this one at a yard sale, & spray painted it to get the color I wanted)

One yd. 2" wired ribbon

1/2 yd. 1" ribbon in a corresponding color

Pre-cut mat board in a color corresponding to your ribbon colors

Two pieces of thick white cardstock, cut to the same size as the mat board

Picture of the recipient

1.

When you purchase the mat board, usually you can get it cut to size in the store you purchase it from. I buy mine at Hobby Lobby, where I can take it to the framing counter and they cut to size and cut out the picture hole. The size I have found to be best for the picture hole is 5"x 7", and it leaves plenty of room for signing the board around the photo. It helps to have the picture you are using already picked out, so you know whether to have the hole cut portrait or landscape.

2.

Remove the glass and all backing from the frame, and set aside. Place the frame on your work surface, face-down. Insert the pre-cut mat board into the frame. Now place the picture, centered in the mat board hole, and secure with acid free tape. Place the cardstock on top of the picture, and then any backing that came with the frame. Last to go in is the glass, and then one more piece of cardstock to protect the glass. When you push down the tabs around the back of the frame that hold everything in, everything inside of the frame should feel really tight. If you are able to wiggle the contents of your frame, add more cardstock until everything feels more secure. 

3.

Turn your frame face up on your work space. Use the wired ribbon to create a large bow. Create a smaller bow with the 1" ribbon, and layer inside of the large bow. Leave one extra long tail on the 1" ribbon bow, and use this for attaching a signature pen. Attach your big beautiful bow to a suitable corner of the frame, preferably at the top since the pen will need to hang down the side. 

4.

When the event is over, move the glass from the back of the frame to the front. This will prevent any writing from getting smeared. It also makes the frame ready to hang with pride in it's new home!

Highland High Signature Board