July 16, 2012

DIY Instagram Photo Display

It's no secret I have an addiction to Instagramming my photos. So when I started seeing all of these versions of photo displays popping up everywhere (mostly Pinterest), I knew I needed to make one. My friend Nicole actually sent me a link to one awhile back and I forgot about it, until I saw another one on Erin's blog and decided it was time to act on it. I've been missing crafting in a big way, so this seemed like a simple project that wouldn't take long to ease me back into my craftiness.
Here's what you need:
--large frame
--tiny clothespins (wood section at Hobby Lobby or Michael's)
--twine
--duct tape or staple gun
--pictures!
1. The very first thing I did was order my pictures. I hadn't purchased my frame yet, so I just looked at several examples I'd seen and decided to order 30 prints. I ended up only needing 15 with the frame I got, but now I have some on hand to switch out. Ordering the prints was SO easy. I used the Postal Pix app, which is free and very easy to use. I ordered the 4x4 prints which range from 29 - 33 cents depending on your quantity. You just choose the pictures you want off your phone, upload them, and checkout all through the app. Shipping was around $1.60, and it was fast. I ordered on a Wednesday and they arrived Friday. I absolutely love how simple this was.
2. Next, gather your supplies. I purchased my frame at Hobby Lobby when their open back frames were half off. It still cost $25 because it's a nice heavy duty frame. (You could definitely do this cheaper by going to Goodwill or thrift stores and looking for an old painting or picture to take apart and paint.) The open back frames at Hobby Lobby typically do not have hanging hardware on the back of them. BUT did you know that for only A DOLLAR they will put it on for you? Definitely worth it in my opinion. You can't even buy the hardware for a dollar, not to mention your time to actually put it on. The frame I purchased is 18x24 and works perfectly for the space I wanted to put it. The clothespins also came from Hobby Lobby in their wood section. They are the smallest size they have - tiny. I've seen some versions with the mini clothespins, but I prefer the tiny.
3. You can use your clothespins as is, or spray paint them to match if you wish. The best way to spray paint a bunch of clothespins is to clip them on to a piece of paper (I used the envelope the pictures came in) so you can spray one side, let them dry, then just pick up the paper and spray the other side. Much better than picking up the clothespins one by one and turning them as you paint them.
4. To determine spacing, I did my favorite scientific method I like to refer to as guesstimating. Yep, no measuring and forumulizing (is that a word?) here. I'm far too impatient so I just guess and adjust as needed. I laid my pictures out on the counter with the frame around them, then determined where I wanted the middle row to go. From there, it was easier to determine spacing of the top and bottom rows.
5. Now for the actual hanging display, there are several options. I've seen fishing wire, jewelry wire, picture hanging wire...there are many choices. However, I already had this twine (which came from Hobby Lobby) and I thought it would work fine so that is what I used. I wanted a quick and simple way to string these without pulling out any tools, so originally I used packing tape to stick it to the frame. However, it didn't have the holding power I needed and after a day they started sagging. So, I switched out to duct tape and that has worked great. I think a staple gun would be another good choice, but I was out of staples for mine at the time. But I basically just taped down one side, then pulled it taut to the other side and taped it down there too.
 
6. Once you have your lines up, just clip on your pictures and you're done! I love the simplicity of this because I am the WORST at changing out pictures in frames. I'm hoping that I will be better at switching these out because it's easy to order the prints through the app, and it will only take seconds to change the pictures out. I wish I knew who the very first person was to think of this because it is a genius idea, so thanks to whoever that is!

Happy crafting! :)

29 comments:

  1. I love this idea! I may have a project on my hands. It would be fun to highlight the past month.

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  2. This is adorable Sarah, I love this!! Glad to see you are back to crafting again!

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  3. OMG, Love this! You are so creative!!

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  4. love this! i'm definately filing this away for projects to use in the new house!! thanks for sharing :)

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  5. Absolutely adorable...and I love any excuse to visit my Hobby Lobby! :)

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  6. This looks awesome! You did a great job!!!! I'm pinning this for future projects for sure!

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  7. Super cute! Love it and can't wait to create something similar! Thanks for sharing the info on the app too! Way easier than cropping, cutting, etc!

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  8. I love this! Such a great idea, and yours came out awesome!! =)

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  9. AMAZING that you used duct tape... my earring holder i made yesterday i was not using my brain and tied the ribbon around a screw and screwed it into the frame ahhhhh next time i will remember this. I LOVE IT!! and i will be making one soon :)

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  10. Very cute! I'm going to have to try that app for ordering pictures. Love Instagram too!

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  11. So cute! You do some of the most fun things. I wish I would make myself sit down and craft! I spend too much time reading blogs...

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  12. love this! definitely going to be copying....i mean trying.... it soon. and i've had hardware put on quite a few frames at hob lob - can't beat that 1.00 price!! :)

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  13. Such a good idea to use twine! Looks great :)

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  14. It looks great! I think I would like Instagram, but I'd need to upgrade my crappy phone first.

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  15. This looks great!!! And so fun & easy to change out the pictures anytime!!

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  16. I love this!!! Wish we had a Hobby Lobby around here! I read about it on everyone's blogs and it sounds so great!

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  17. I love this! I don't have an iphone, so my pictures from my phone aren't quite as fabulous, but I'm sure i could still develop some of my pics from my good camera all the same. Thanks for the tips!

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  18. Such a cute idea! Just downloaded the app!

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  19. SO CUTE!! I will be adding this to my very long to do list!!

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  20. Oh I just love this idea! I will be trying to replicate this very soon!

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  21. this is so cool! i might need to actually attempt this one!

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  22. This is a brilliant idea. I notice you said order pictures from instagram how do I do that?? That's a really great idea!!! I can't wait to try something like this!!

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  23. There are apps on your phone that can send you IG pics to walgreens and print (4x4) :) I just did it and it's amazing. When you search the apps plug in "print instagram photos"

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  24. Such a neat idea and awesome blog! I love seeing people putting effort into displaying their Instagram photos! thank you for sharing

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  25. did this! thanks for the tutorial! http://instagram.com/p/jCuh7dOICY/

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