Family Photo Bookshelf Project

I am so excited to share this family photo DIY project. In our hallway we have built in bookshelves that needed a little something. I made blueprint copies and then trimmed them to size (adding a half inch to each side). I used double sided tape to adhere them to the wall and then trimmed away any excess with an X-Acto knife. I spent two afternoons putting this together. Here are some detail photos-All of the photos I used are family photos. Most of them are from my mother's and father's childhood. I'm nothing if not sentimental, so this was the perfect project for our home! Our families have already seen the project. It was really fun to show my grandparents the giant photo from their wedding day! 

I had so much fun working on this project. I hope that it inspires some of you to add more family photos to your decor in unexpected ways. xo. Elsie

Comments

[Ariel]

Totally inspired here! I've been spending more time on your blog as we prepare to move into our new house, can't wait to start diy decorating!! Really really loving these old pictures, what a great tribute to geneology.

[Kate]

Beautiful project! I love old family photos - I'm planning a project using old family wedding photos for my wedding, but I'll have to keep in mind the other great uses for family photos! I really love this.

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[melissa ahamad]

I love the way the photos are displayed. Black and white with colors makes it really pop. great idea!

Melissa
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[Marcelien]

It's very pretty! What a great idea to use family pictures and the black and white photo's match great with the white bookshelf. I can imagine the lovely memories you have when you see it every time.

[Victoria Rosas]

This has to be my fave post ever! I love how original and personal everything looks, I must try this now :3

[issey]

So amazingly cute!

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[mojo]

B&W photos are looking amazing..love this project!
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[Molly Porter]

wow, this is amazing.

[Pauline]

It's so beautiful and personal <3

[Lindsey]

I absolutely love this! What a great way to decorate a bookshelf without having to buy expensive frames. I'm sentimental too, so I think this is perfect.

[Amanda - Advice from a Twenty Something]

This is such an amazing idea! I love how personal, creative, and yet still aesthetically pleasing this idea is. Thanks for this!

xo
Amanda
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[Julie]

That's adorable. I love it.

[Betsy]

Oh, Elsie! I have HUGE and I mean cavernous built-in bookshelves in my rental home. We move frequently and I tend not to hoard things...so my shelves are empty or collect junk. This is a lovely idea! Far more interesting then just patterned paper or fabric. An empty shelf is welcome with the photos in the background. Now if I could only find a way to get these architect prints in Spain. I don't even know where to make copies! Thank you so much. Off to do some research and gather photos!

[cady]

beautiful! I love the chic but familial, cozy look of this. Great post!

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[Sarah]

This is so inspiring and lovely. I can't wait to do something similar when I get my own home!

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[Griffin]

This is such a fun way to display old family photos. I love the large scale of the photos and it's a great way to avoid cluttering up shelves, creative as always!

[Birdiewearsatie]

AAMAZING IDEA. looks so great! I will do this now http://birdiewearsatie.blogspot.com/

[Stephanie]

What a beautiful project! I always worry about built in shelves, and this was a great direction to take them.
❤stephanie
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[Brittany]

This. Is. So. CUTE. I may have to steal this idea. It is just perfect.

[LesliMarie]

I don't have anywhere to do this, but its a great idea!

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