Amanda, of Indie Jane, and I have been dreaming up extra pretty projects for you this coming season. When the idea of a geometic photo collage was tossed around we both got really excited about it! What we love about this project is how personal it can become. I'm thinking of making one with wedding photos for my bedroom... how sweet would that be?
Supplies Needed: Poster board (cut slightly larger than the frame you wish to use), glue or double-sided tape, scissors, triangle template to trace (mine was 2.5 inches on each side of the triangle using a ruler), paint swatches in colors you love, vintage book pages, and a few of your favorite photos.
1. Cut triangles from a template (so that they are all the exact same size and shape) 2. Arrange the cut-outs on the poster board however you like. Be sure to lay them all out before adhering any triangles, so you can make sure you love your design! 3. I glued the cut-outs (with Mod Podge) onto the page the first time I made this project. The glue caused the poster board to warp a little, so the second time I made it I used double sided tape instead! 4. After the glue has dried completely, trim off excess edges. Frame your art, if you like!
Display your new art in your home! We're huge fans of this pretty mixture of texture, color and photos! Get brave with supply choices, the sky is the limit. XO.
amanda + elsie
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I've been wanting to do a piece of geometric art, and this is great inspiration! Can't wait to give it a try.
Posted by: Danielle Sprouse | February 01, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Very cute and unexpected! Thanks so much for sharing. I love this!
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Posted by: Heather | February 01, 2012 at 11:30 AM
This is a great idea. Such a fab way to display memories and mementos rather than shoved into a box!
Posted by: Hannah @ Sparrow + Spark! | February 01, 2012 at 11:33 AM
oh, neat! i'd love to try this for file folders and things like that... :)
georgia
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Posted by: Georgia | February 01, 2012 at 11:40 AM
That's pretty awsome!
It would be a great gift if in the photos' place you put photos of your beloved ones!! Like a coll album! ;)
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Posted by: call me debbie | February 01, 2012 at 11:46 AM
IT LOOKS AMAZING ! http://oneloveonedna.blogspot.com/
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Posted by: ONE LOVE ONE DNA | February 01, 2012 at 11:59 AM
I almost never comment, but I've gotta say this project is freaking awesome!! I've wanted to do something edgy to contrast with too much 'cute' on my kitchen wall, and I can totally see this happening! Thanks so much for this!!!!
Posted by: alicia | February 01, 2012 at 12:13 PM
love the project, but I agree with Jessica for sure...just a few more pics than book pages and it would be perfect! cute idea though
Posted by: ana {bluebirdkisses} | February 01, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Love this idea. It looks so lovely on your wall.
Posted by: Allison | February 01, 2012 at 12:30 PM
lovely!
I must start with my collages again, i miss it!
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Posted by: itziar | February 01, 2012 at 12:38 PM
this is sooo great and simple! Would be a great gift!
Posted by: Cloudy | February 01, 2012 at 12:41 PM
That is so cute! You guys are so creative + inspiring! Your blog has quickly become my newest favorite thing.
Have a beautiful day!
Cheers,
Savannah Marie
http://www.everybodysbuyingvintage.blogspot.com
Posted by: savannah marie | February 01, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Love this project! As silly as this may sound, I had never thought of doing this manually, just on photoshop. Clever and really cute.
Posted by: Material fixations | February 01, 2012 at 12:55 PM
This is such a great idea!
Posted by: art deco engagement rings | February 01, 2012 at 01:07 PM
rally cute =)
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Posted by: Sm!Le | February 01, 2012 at 01:13 PM
Lovely!! I love the neatness but randomness too! I have always been a fan of the mood boarding (weekends with magazines, scissors and coffee are the best!) but im contemplating a geometric moodboard to display somewhere…. thanx :)
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Posted by: Sallytangle | February 01, 2012 at 01:33 PM
Super cute!
Posted by: Margherita | February 01, 2012 at 01:54 PM
This is such a cute idea. Hmm...I'm thinking of making one with funny pictures for the guest bathroom...haha! People always like funny things to look at in bathrooms. Love it!!!
Posted by: Stephanie Elizabeth | February 01, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Very pretty! I might just have to try this-- been meaning to add some pizzazz to a couple walls, anyway!
Posted by: Jen | February 01, 2012 at 02:13 PM
Another great idea with paint swatches. Love it!
Posted by: Sarah Jane | February 01, 2012 at 02:20 PM