We've got family photos on display all over our house, but not necessarily in a traditional format. Here are five ways we like to share our favorite photos that you can use for your family!
I've used vintage metal trays by nailing or adhering them to the wall with 3M strips. It creates a magnetic surface while providing an interesting background. Just add magnetic clips to your photos and treat it like an inspiration board. In this case I used the roof of my aluminum doll house that broke. I just pressed it flat and nailed it to the wall using the pre-drilled slats on each corner. I love it's color and design and that it's one of a kind!
Another option involving magnets is to turn your instant film into fridge magnets! Magnetic paper can be purchased at most craft stores and comes with a sticky backing that allows you to cover your entire photo with magnetism. They're sturdy enough to hold up your grocery list, too!
Creating a clipboard gallery allows you to change out photos of your family and friends whenever you like. It can do double duty as an inspiration wall for yourself or your kids!
This not only adds a hint of a frame but allows you to write messages on it. Leave love notes or interesting details about the picture.
We made our own photo puzzle after seeing it in my friend, Jennifer Casa's book, Crafting with Kids. She used the same concept of magnetizing your photos but put a spin on it by blowing up a large 8" x 10", cutting it into even tiles, and turning it into a fun puzzle for kids! Do this with a vacation photo, cut it into smaller pieces, and challenge your friends to put it together in less than ten seconds.
How do you display your family photos? xo. Rachel
I love the clipboard idea, the rest is brilliant too! xx
Posted by: SparksInSpring | November 01, 2011 at 01:45 AM
Love the chalkboard idea! I am obsessed with chalkboard though!
Posted by: Hannah @ Sparrow + Spark! | November 01, 2011 at 02:03 AM
great post.
I loved the ideas :)
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Posted by: bubble-licorice | November 01, 2011 at 02:05 AM
Very fun :) We made invites for our engagement party using a photo and a magnet, very memorable, and a few friends still have it on their fridge :)
Posted by: Nat @ Dear Little House | November 01, 2011 at 02:16 AM
Inspiring! I like the clipboard gallery the most - I think it would fit nice in our apartment, too. :)
Now we have family photos in many frames all over our apartment and on homemade magnetic board. In My Little Boy's room we have photos (and his works) on the funny string (I already wrote about it on my site).
Posted by: Mariana | November 01, 2011 at 02:33 AM
Great ideas as usual!
The Life After
Posted by: The life after | November 01, 2011 at 04:37 AM
Hey Elsie,
You are so creative.... a role model.
I live so far away from USA( in Bulgaria,Europe, actually) and u still inspire me with your awesome ideas.Thank you
Greetings from Bulgaria,xoxo stefi
Posted by: Stefanie | November 01, 2011 at 05:26 AM
Love these ideas, I'm such a fan of displaying family photos!!
xxx
Frederica
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Posted by: Freddie | November 01, 2011 at 07:45 AM
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Just start following, wow!
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Posted by: Itziar | November 01, 2011 at 08:00 AM
love the clip board idea ...with chalkboard paint even better!!! diy gift perfection!
Posted by: marni | November 01, 2011 at 08:05 AM
I love the clipboard idea! Great for a kitchen or office.
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Posted by: Justine | November 01, 2011 at 08:23 AM
great ways to show family photos. my favourite is the clipboard style! :-)
xoxo
Ida
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Posted by: ida may bueno | November 01, 2011 at 09:07 AM
I love the magnet puzzle idea! That's amazing!
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Posted by: Julie | November 01, 2011 at 09:12 AM
The last three options are so amazing. I never would have thought to use clip boards! Thanks for the tips.
Kindness is the best accessory,
Rebecca
Posted by: Rebecca Kelsey | November 01, 2011 at 09:48 AM
like your ways!! here is mine )http://little-anchor.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-08-23T03%3A43%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=10&reverse-paginate=true
Posted by: Alexandra K | November 01, 2011 at 09:58 AM
LOVING this! I needed some creative options beside frames!
Posted by: Brooke | November 01, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Ah thanks so much for this inspiration! I am planning on decorating the house this coming weekend and wanted to use pretty pictures that I made myself. The only that was missing was a fun way to display the pictures... But voila, now I have plenty of inspiration! :-)
Can You Keep A Secret
Posted by: Leonie | November 01, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Such inspirational ways to display photos - in my old bedroom I had photos pegged to string to make a washing line effect took me ages and now we don't live there anymore :( I like the blackboard idea :)
Posted by: Maisy | November 01, 2011 at 12:04 PM
This is sucha cute and great DIY post! Love how you inspire us all the time with new and fun and creative projects!
XO
Jackie
http://www.hourglass-fashion.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jackie | November 01, 2011 at 12:07 PM
I'm awful at displaying my photos! Love taking them but I always forget to print them. These ideas are too great to pass up and we need something on our walls.
Posted by: Libby | November 01, 2011 at 12:10 PM