You ever look at all those family photos piled up on your phone and think, "What the heck am I gonna do with these?" I mean, don't you want to bring those memories to life instead of letting them collect digital dust? The other day, I stumbled upon this old candid shot of my brother making the silliest face, and I couldn’t help but laugh out loud. It hit me—these moments deserve to be celebrated! So, why not craft a DIY photo display kit? It feels so personal to create a space for all those snapshots that tell our story. Plus, there’s something magical about turning those memories into art, right? Who else is ready to get a little crafty and sprinkle some warmth and nostalgia around their home?
Items You’ll Need
- Wooden photo clips
- String or twine
- Bulletin board or cork board
- Push pins
- Wall mounting hooks
- Decorative paper or cardstock
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Photo printing service
- Adhesive (glue or tape)
- Decorative elements (stickers, washi tape, etc.)
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
First, I laid out all my materials on a flat surface. I had my wooden photo clips, some string and twine, a cork board, push pins, wall mounting hooks, decorative paper, scissors, ruler, and of course, a few of my favorite photos ready to go!
Step 2: Decide on the Layout
Next, I thought about how I wanted to arrange my photos. I grabbed my cork board and decided to use it as the base for my display. I got a few decorative elements like stickers from my supplies to add some flair.
Step 3: Cut the String
Using my ruler, I measured out how long I wanted the string to be across the cork board. I cut two lengths of string with my scissors, ensuring they were even and suitable for hanging my photos.
Step 4: Mount the String
I tied one end of each piece of string to the wall mounting hooks and then screwed the hooks into the wall. This step was super exciting as I could already envision how lovely it would look with photos hanging on it!
Step 5: Prepare the Photos
Now it was time to print my favorite photos. I submitted my chosen images to a photo printing service and waited impatiently for them to be ready. Once I got them, I carefully trimmed them to fit nicely with my clips.
Step 6: Decorate the Photos
With photos in hand, I decided to add some personal touches to each one. I grabbed my decorative paper and cut some shapes to glue on the edges of the photos. I also pulled out some washi tape and stickers to add even more character!
Step 7: Clip the Photos
I attached the wooden photo clips to each of my decorated photos. This part was really enjoyable, as I could adjust how each photo hung and play around with the arrangement before securing them.
Step 8: Hang the Clips on the String
Carefully, I started to clip my photos onto the string. I arranged them in a way that alternated colors and sizes to create a fun and eclectic look. It turned out to be a wonderful visual experience!
Step 9: Add Decorative Touches
To finish off my DIY photo display, I added some decorative elements around the clips and the cork board. I used push pins to affix some small decorative paper cutouts and stickers to give it that extra pop.
Step 10: Admire Your Work
Finally, I took a step back to admire my unique photo display. It looked amazing! I couldn’t wait to show it off and change out the photos as more memories were made.