It’s that time of year – the time when the family heads to the beach for a little rest and relaxation! Our family absolutely loves the beach, and we have so many memories of time spent there! Of course, we always take a LOT of pictures while there! Why not transform those photo memories into a piece of summertime artwork for your home. Today, I’m going to show you how to make your own coastal photo frame for summer! Get out that box of photos and make your own to bring some coastal style into your home this summer!
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SUPPLIES FOR COASTAL PHOTO frame
choosing the photos
Once I had my prints, I arranged them on my table the way I thought they looked best and then put them into the frames. To make hanging easier, I attached each frame to a piece of foam core board that was just slightly smaller than my frame arrangement. I first laid out the frames on the foam core board where I wanted them and then one by one, I hot glued them in place. Because the Dollar Tree frames are lightweight, the hot glue is strong enough to secure them to the foam core board.
Cecilia Bramhall
Oh! That looks wonderful and I'd never guess it was all done so inexpensively. It looks a lot more expensive!
🙂
Cecilia
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here
What a great Idea…I love it!
xx,
Sherry
pam {simple details}
Stopping by from Kim's ~ LOVE your clever idea, the frame look amazing!
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Very cute. I love the look of the frame with the added rope.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
I'm so glad you shared a close-up and a tutorial too! I love the rope detail! And putting all the frames on foam board instead of hanging each one individually – genius! The candle is pretty and very Pottery Barn, but at a fraction of the cost! And of course I love the vintage cameras! This is just one really lovely and thrifty vignette!
Pieced Pastimes
Your Photo Display and mantel are lovely. Such a fun display for Summer.
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
PS-Would love to have you link this up to Saturday Sparks. Links open till Friday.
the cape on the corner
oh my gosh, that looks amazing! I love the ease of having them all on the foam board, the muted effects you did, the rope, the cameras. perfect vignette!
[email protected] Charm
Super duper cute! I sure hope that you will come by and share at Nifty Thrifty Tuesday…it will be a big hit!
Blessings,
Linda
Marty Walden
I really like this, Doreen. I've done a family gallery wall in our den, but I'm going to have a hall to redo soon and I'm pinning this for reference!
I'd love to invite you to our Home{work} Wednesday link party hosted by four bloggers. We each pick our favorites and there is still time to enter. Here's the link: http://www.martysmusings.net/2013/06/homework-wednesday-link-party-5.html
Hope to see you there!
Shabby chic Sandy
This was one of the things that really stood out to me in your home tour–just love it! Thanks for sharing what you did 🙂
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Love this! Not only does the grouping look great, the rope on the frames is so fun. Thanks for sharing. (found you on inspiration exchange linky party #3)
Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.com
Doreen,
This is really lovely and beachy and summery…a great mantel display. The rope accents really make the design look professional. I love decor that incorporate family photos. Well done!
Angela ~ Call Her Blessed
This is awesome!! LOVE, LOVE!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
Such a great project, Doreen! I love how it looks. You've really made it budget friendly, too, by using the dollar store frames and just spray painting them.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
Such a great project, Doreen! I love how it looks. You've really made it budget friendly, too, by using the dollar store frames and just spray painting them.
Jamie {Better With Age}
Gorgeous! Amazing job 😉
Jamie @Better With Age
Robin from highpointcircle.blogspot
Very nice directions and I love most things coastal. Thank you for sharing!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style
Super idea! I love how your gallery wall turned out and for very little.
Erin Kaven
Really great idea. High end look for cheap. Thanks
Donna, The Decorated House
Wonderfully creative idea! Pretty summery change.
Diane | An Extraordinary Day
What a fabulous idea for summer! Truly a celebration of family and memories and the season.
Thanks for linking up at Monday Funday Party!
Wishing you An Extraordinary Day!
The Joyful Thrifter
LOVE IT!!! I actually might grab some but keep them the gold color.
Smiles,
Rachael
The Joyful Thrifter
Val @ Home Made Modern
Ah, very cool. I love the texture you added to those frames, and the grouping of them looks just great. Love!
Lizzi's Creations
Love it! It's always great to find cheap craft projects that turn into beautiful home decor. Pinned this!
Laura
I absolutely love this!! It would look great in my family's lake house. I'm always looking for coastal-themed decor. 🙂
By the way, I'm giving away a copy of Handmade Walls E-book on my blog right now if you or your followers are interested in entering to win! It has tons of ideas on how to create custom art and frames for your walls. Love it!
http://www.theturquoisehome.com/2013/06/yay-for-500-likes-on-facebook-handmade.html
AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa
What a unique, wonderful idea! So clever of you! Visiting from The Scoop and following you via GFC!
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I love this, Doreen. It's really beautiful, and I appreciate the tutorial!
Jeanette
Refresh Renew
I love the display…art that is family is the best! Your photos are intriguing without being obviously family portraits plus the nautical touch pulls it all together. Great post. – Aimee (now following)
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here
Doreen, I stopped by again to let you know your wall project will be featured at this weeks Open House party.
xx,
Sherry
Mimi Becky
I love this idea. I am wondering if it is possible to change the photos periodically given the fact that you glued foam core to the back of each.
Sherry Thecharmofhome
This is really pretty! I love how it looks!
Sherry
Margie
Your photography is beautiful. Love the soft, antique look with hints of light pastels. Do you have a photoshop secret to get this look.
Sherry Thecharmofhome
Doreen I am featuring this today at Home Sweet Home! I just love it!
Sherry
Roeshel
Oh Doreen, this is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing. LOOOOOVE it! 😉
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
I love this idea, and your collage is fabulous. I would love for you to join my ongoing party Inspire Me Tuesday. – – -http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/06/170th-inspire-me-tuesday.html. Hugs, Marty
CAROL NANCE
Doreen, I am a new follower and just love your blog. Very inspiring. Your coastal picture frames are so creative! Great Idea. Thank you for sharing.
Carol (Favoritethingsdecor)
corners of my life
What a great idea.
Pinning this to do when we return to the Leisure House next week.
Thanks!
Pamela Barber
LoVe this will give it a try one day soon……..
Wendi Wachtel
What a great way to display photos! Pinning!
Christine B
I absolutely love this idea! I've been looking for a gallery wall idea, and yours is perfect! Pinned for later!
Gwen
Oh WOW!! This is amazing!!! And so clever!!! I love it!! I thought you had found an old window, that’s how real it looks?
Clare godleski
I love this! Thanks for sharing. I hope to make this for our Florida home. I was curious as to how you hung that? Could you post a photo of the back? Did you actually use wire and if so how did you secure it? Thanks.