Picture Template

Abstract

A system, apparatus, kit, and method is disclosed to organize and configure pictures in a desired image on a surface without needing to determine the alignment of individual pictures. The pictures are generally organized to create a shape, letter, word, or object that is separate and distinct from the shape of the pictures creating the image. Therefore, a series of pictures of one or more size, configuration, orientation, and or shape may be used in combination to create the image. A picture template is therefore provided having a base with an exterior boarder, and a plurality of holes in the base. The plurality of holes are arranged such that an exterior perimeter circumscribing the plurality of holes creates the desired image.

1 . A picture template, comprising:
 a base with an exterior boarder, the base having an arrangement of holes for facilitating creating a desired image by way of a corresponding arrangement of pictures, the arrangement of holes comprising a desired shape, and the arrangement of pictures comprising the desired image.   
     
     
         2 . The picture template of  claim 1 , wherein each hole of the arrangement of holes is sized and shaped to correspond to an outer perimeter of a picture to be coupled to a support surface. 
     
     
         3 . The picture template of  claim 2 , wherein the arrangement of holes comprises the same geometric shape and size. 
     
     
         4 . The picture template of  claim 3 , wherein the arrangement of holes is aligned in a series of one dimensions. 
     
     
         5 . The picture template of  claim 4 , wherein the arrangement of holes is aligned in two orthogonal dimensions. 
     
     
         6 . The picture template of  claim 5 , wherein the desired image comprises a representation of a heart. 
     
     
         7 . The picture template of  claim 2 , wherein the arrangement of holes comprises a arrangement of geometric shapes, sizes, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The picture template of  claim 2 , further comprising a support feature for removably coupling the template with the support surface. 
     
     
         9 . The picture template of  claim 1 , wherein the desired image comprises a representation of a word. 
     
     
         10 . A kit comprising:
 a picture template, the template comprising a base with an exterior boarder, the base having an arrangement of holes for facilitating creating a desired image by way of a corresponding arrangement of pictures, the arrangement of holes comprising a desired shape, and the arrangement of pictures comprising the desired image, wherein each hole of the arrangement of holes are sized and shaped to correspond to an outer perimeter of a picture to be coupled to a support surface;   a support device for the template to removably couple the template to a support surface; and   a support device for the plurality of pictures.   
     
     
         11 . A method of arranging a plurality of pictures on a support surface, comprising:
 providing picture template, the template providing comprising providing a base with an exterior boarder, the base providing comprising providing an arrangement of holes for facilitating creating a desired image by way of a corresponding arrangement of pictures, the arrangement of holes comprising a desired shape, and the arrangement of pictures comprising the desired image;   coupling the template with the support surface;   disposing a plurality of pictures through the plurality of holes and in relation to the support surface;   removing the template from the support surface; and   thereby creating the desired image comprising the arrangement of pictures corresponding to the arrangement of holes.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the desired image comprises a recognizable geometric shape, letter, word, or object that is unrelated to a shape of the individual plurality of pictures creating the image. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein each hole of the arrangement of holes is sized and shaped to correspond to an outer perimeter of the picture to be coupled to the support surface. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein coupling and removing the template from the support surface does not visibly alter the support surface. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the image comprises a representation of a heart. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising at least one of:
 attaching the arrangement of pictures to the support surface; and   removing the arrangement of pictures from the support surface without visibly altering the support surface.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein each picture of the arrangement of pictures is attached to the support surface by one attachment component, thereby eliminating additional alignment. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the arrangement of pictures is attached to the support surface without a frame. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the arrangement of pictures is disposed in the arrangement of holes during coupling and removing. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein base is not altered, cut, or modified prior or during use.