Try This: DIY Polaroids

Want a quick way to make your instagram pictures come to life?

Try making these quick homemade polaroids!

For this project you will need:

Cardstock (I used white for a more classic look, but you could make these with printed papers for some added color!)

Pictures (I printed some of my Instagram pictures and edited them to fit the polaroid dimensions)

X-Acto Knife

Rubber Cement

 Ruler & Pencil (If you are not using the template) 

 Step 1:

The dimensions for the polaroids are listed below, but I have also included a template that you can print that is blank! ! You can simply print the template on whatever cardstock you would like to use!

(If you don't use the template, trace the dimensions using your ruler on your cardstock.)

Step 2:

Using an X-Acto knife, cut out the polaroid frame.

Step 3:

Trace and cut your picture to fit on the frame. 

*make sure you are leaving enough room for the top of the frame to cover the edges of the picture. This picture is a perfect example of what you do NOT want to use.

Step 4:

Place a layer of rubber cement on the bottom layer and lay your picture on the glued surface.

 

Step 5:

Add a layer of rubber cement to the back of the frame and place the top on the photograph.

Step 6:

Place your polaroid under something heavy to make sure the polaroid dries flat.

Enjoy your new polaroids!

XO-Elle