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Need some photo project inspiration? Here ya go! Now to get to work on a super fun advent calender with a twist...to be posted very soon :)

Accordion Gallery How-To I really like it when you can find a project like this because it displays so many photos. It doesn't need to be matted and framed to make a statement. I think it would be fun to do this with even bigger photos, it works for this space since it's part of the headboard. However this  one would definitely take the right space for it to be displayed. Just because I think it could get cluttered looking real easy, they keep it simple and add some height with the vase of flowers. I think it would be fun also to replace a photo or two with some fun typography, perhaps one of your favorites that you have seen on Pinterest.

Feature wall & photo cushions       They have 6 photo projects here but these two were my favorite.
I LOVE this wall o' photos! Wow, would you like a little wall with your photos? I would totally do this but I KNOW my husband wouldn't go for it...maybe if I do it and say it's a Christmas present he wouldn't have a choice...hehe :) I have to say I don't normally ever like photo cushions which is sad since I love to display photos on anything and everything. But...then I saw this and changed my mind. Agreed? I think this works since you have more then one lone photo pillow. I also like the odd number of pillows and the pillows behind them are a pop of color and pattern. Oh...and the black and white photos with the bright blue walls...fantasmic! Very smart :)                           

 

Fun Macros This would be fun a fun project to do with your kids. Have them gather their favorite toys and take macro/close ups of them. Experiment with lighting like they must have for this photo. I like how they used the light to obscure the background. These would be fun to take and then print out and frame in your kids room. When the day comes when they out grow these toys they will still have these photos and travel back in time to all the fun memories of playing with them. If you do this project with them they will always remember that day when they a great time taking pics with mom of their favorite toys.

Which of these was your favorite? Talk to me goose!

On the rocks photo project

Super fun and simple project coming your way...gather the kiddos, or Rover, or whoever...well bundle up first cause it's COLD out :(  Making some hot cocoa sounds good just about now doesn't it? One of my favorite things about winter :)                                                                                                      

Step 1) Head outside, or to Hobby Lobby or your friends yard or wherever you can find rocks. You may want to make her one too so she doesn't think your crazy. Plus, then you can show her your crafty green genius. 

Step 2) Here are the rest of the...

Step 3) Cut your wire. How long depends of coarse on how many times you want to wrap the wire around the rock and how tall you want the wire to come up. I cut mine to about two feet each.

Step 4) Spray paint your rocks if desired you could go for the all natural look. It took mine more time to dry then most projects I have done with spray paint. It also takes several coats of spray paint. I also think using stencils could be fun so be creative, it doesn't have to be a solid color. You also have the option of spray painting your wire, which I did.

Step 5) When the spray paints dry, wrap wire around your rock. I did these two ways shown below. Again be creative, there's no one way to do this.

Step 6) Make a little loop at the top of your wire for your picture to sit in. I just used my fingers to do this. The one below I did no problem the first time the other two I had to play with a little to get just right.

Step 7) Find pictures you want to display in your new rock photo holders. I grabbed several pictures to play around with to see what I liked. I really need to get some more pictures printed ASAP. Although I love my sis-in-law and I love this pic I took of her I don't really want it on my dining room table. It was fun to play around displaying different pictures using one rock photo holder to using all three for one photo. As well as layering them on top of a wood round and place mat. Enjoy!  Let me know how yours turned out!

Picture gallery inspiration

I'm so happy that Aubrey is the first guest blogger for this project. She has a fabulous blog and has achieved the perfect flow of pictures and humor. If you want a nice little doses of inspiration keep taps on All Things Bright and Beautiful. I could gush on and on about Aubs but without further adieu...


Hey y'all! It's Aubrey from All Things Bright and Beautiful here to dish on decorating with your favorite photos! Pictures are a fantastic way to personalize your home and really make it yours...so I definitely endorse the "more is better" train of thought! One of my favorite ways to display photos is gallery walls because they are so versatile and you can do so many different things with them. A little free form, flowing set up...

Colorful mats, this is totally genius (c:

You can always go for a more uniform and organized feel with matching frames:

Shelves are always a fun addition to spice things up!

via A Thoughtful Place

A good mix of personal photos, art, and things that are just fun gives it an eclectic and laid back feel (it doesn't hurt that the chevron stripe wall it's on is fantastic!):

via Caitlin Wilson: Style Files

This is a gallery wall I made in my own home for my little girl's room: 

I used fun and colorful frames for a mix of her baby pictures and fun art to create a whimsical wall that fit her little personality!

Don't be afraid of messing it up because there is no right or wrong way to do it! 

Thanks for letting me take over your blog for a day, D!