Are your closets -- and computer -- filled with photographs no one gets a chance to see? Think outside the album with these creative ways to display the faces of the folks you love. A clever picture craft preserves those precious memories and transforms an ordinary object into a family memento.

A bonus: you can use a computer, color copier, or craft punch to select and highlight small, sweet details from otherwise unusable images (if only Grandma hadn't closed her eyes when the camera flashed!). Here are half a dozen picture-perfect projects that should keep you smiling:

Photo Pocket Tote Bag
Homemade Gift Wrap
Button Bracelet
Photo-Collage Tissue Box Cover
Marvelous Magnetic Frames
Personalized Bookplates

 
Quick Tips for Photo Projects
•   Give projects personality by including whimsical little touches. A close-up of a baby's feet or an image of a beloved pet jazzes up a collection of faces.
•   Take a second look at "bad" pictures. There could be a cute detail that can be trimmed out and used in a craft.
•   Use a color copier or computer to reduce and enlarge images or provide multiple copies of a favorite.
•   When printing photos at home, use photo paper and select a photo setting on your printer for the best results.