We’re all prone to it… whipping out our smartphones when the wee ones are being extra cute instead of running to get the “real camera”. I’m right there with ya. And I’m a photographer by trade, so you’d think I’d be better about making sure to go that extra photographic mile. Add to that the oh-so-addictiveness of Instagram, and well, let’s just say that about 70% of the photos we have of our son are on my phone. So, I scoured the interwebs for the best, easiest, most eye catching ways to get those photos off my phone and in print. I’m so inspired now to find even more ways to display those fun little square photos of life’s everyday memories. Click through for ten inspiring ideas…
Get Those Photos Off Your Phones and On Your Walls
Photos shouldn’t live in a phone, they should live on your walls. It’s so easy to amass thousands of wonderful everyday memories via photo sharing apps on our phones but never save those images or print them out. Here’s 10 Inspiring Ideas to get you excited about displaying your collection…
Have a Heart
I have seen this idea in a few different places and I just love it. Just have your favorite images printed and attach them to your wall with double sided tape. You could easily swap out your favorites for a rotating display.
Image by Bree Walk
Make Photo Coasters!
How fun is this idea using simple tiles? Have your photos printed and then make them into coasters by using simple square tiles with this super easy tutorial.
Tutorial via: White House Black Shutters
Make a 365 Day Collage
I love this idea! Use your favorite 365 photos to show off an entire year of memories in one streamlined display.
Template by: Design Aglow
Make a Photo Book
This one might be my favorite idea! Especially since you could make a volume for each year and then build a little library of albums!
Template via: Design Aglow
DIY an Easily Swappable Display of Favorites
This simple DIY makes a gorgeous final display and is easy to update with new photos. Just print them and clip them into the frame in place of an older one.
Tutorial via: Life’s Little Moments Blog
Make a Modern Gallery Wall from Square Canvases
Have your favorites printed on square canvases for instant art. Arrange your favorite 9 for a modern gallery wall display.
Canvas Pop
Make a Purse-Sized Flipbook
This would be a great stocking stuffer for the grandparents. Small enough for grandma to carry around in her purse to show off her grand babies to her friends!
Printstagram
Make a Photo Pillow
This find make me smile. Did you know you can have your favorite photos printed onto a pillow? Well you can!
Stitchtagram
DIY a Canvas Collage
I love this idea for a simple DIY collage. Have your photos printed and then arrange them onto a store-bought canvas, available at art supply shops.
Tutorial via: Katie’s Red Umbrella
Print a Collage on a Poster for a Classic Look
This easy and classic display is super simple. Just pick your favorites, have them printed onto a poster, and frame! Now you have no excuse not to display your phone photos!
Image via: Becky Higgins