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Inspiration For Wedding Photo Display

Another great idea for a wedding, or even in the home for something creative!

Simple get some branches from your local craft store, use zip ties to keep them together and then pretty ribbon to hang small images throughout the tree. The options are limitless as to how to design your display.

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Photo Wall Ideas from British Home & Garden

These images are ones we have had on file from the British version of Homes & Gardens. This was a great article with a fresh and modern flair for creating wall displays!

The first image features bold colorful images in the kitchen! They are unframed, and probably either printed on canvas or mounted, which gives a clean gallery look - one of our faves!

Image courtesy of British Homes and Gardens

Image courtesy of British Homes and Gardens

This image features a dramatic wall

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Getting The Hang Of It!

I came across this great blog, Young House Love a few days ago and was WOW'ed by the work this young couple has done to their home.

They have also put together a great video with step by step tips and samples of creating great wall displays that I know you will love! And I definitely recommend stopping by their blog for great ideas for decorating your home on a budget!

So sit back, grab a drink and watch a very inspirational video of some great photo wall display ideas and how to make them!

Young House Love: Framing Arrangements from John & Sherry Petersik on Vimeo.

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When To Update Your Wall Decor - 5 Clues!

You know you love the idea of a photo mural. Still, it's hard to know when a wall decor update is called for. After all everything eventually comes back in style. That peeling kitchy country border in your bedroom holds some fond memories. Hey‚We understand.And we can help!

Here are 5 clues that it‚Äôs probably time to update your wall decor to an eclectic photo mural or custom wall mural from ArtisticHomeowner:

1. You hosted a home interiors party 10 years ago and the dust on your hostess gift floral wreath has turned it ghostly white.¬† Everybody pretends not to notice

2. Your oldest kid is in high school and you still have crayola marks at about the 2 foot level speckled about the living room.¬† Everyone pretends not to notice. scary-family3

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Another Creative Party Idea

We shared a post about these great event photo walls just a couple of days ago, and then another set of these creative event photo walls popped up and we knew we had to share these too!

These wall inspirations are the courtesy of Sparkliatti and were created by their event planning division Sasha Souza Events for a clients wedding.

We LOVE the vintage feel of these walls and the idea of using original family photographs to further accent the display.

And again, these walls are great ideas for ANY event. From corporate to birthday parties, the options are endless!

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A Photo Wall of Different Sorts!

I came across this blog today where the photos were not only stunning, but I found what I thought was just one amazing and creative idea!

Elizabeth Walker is a photographer based out of Michigan - and I can definitely say she is one talented lady!

Big deal its a picture hanging on the wall!

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7gypsies Tabletop Display

7gypsies ATC & Photo Display - because one image is never enough!

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A Photo Wall Idea For The Photo Challenged

So I often get emails from readers who, even with instructions, cannot seem to put a photo wall together! So, if this doesn't make it easy I do not know what does!

If you are just not the type that enjoys aligning, hammering and putting together your images, then you need to take a look at this stunning design concept by

Swedish designer Lisa Bengtsson.

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Glass Jar Photo Frames

Jars, Jars, Jars! We always have them and never know what to do with them! But now there is a create way to recycle and enjoy those jars. This look would be awesome in a shabby or country styled home! Simply take a photo slip it into the jar, turn that jar upside down...and voila, you have an adorable and unique frame idea!

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Stunning DIY Photo Blocks

Simply Gorgeous! This is one of the most elegant DIY photo projects i have seen yet! Stunning Photo Blocks that utilize an elegan template, which is available at Legacy Digital Design. Designs were created by Legacy owner Jill Means and are also available on the My Memorie Suite digital scrapbook software program.

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DIY Cardboard Ring Frames

This is a great project for those DIY'ers who love to be "earth friendly"!¬† Shared by our friends over at Photojojo, this project is fairly simple and creates quite a dramatic will display. Take it a step further by painting the edges of the circles to really get some impact!

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Photo Plates You Can Do At Home

Here is a great personalized gift that you can do yourself! This project was featured in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine, and it is definitely on of my favorite projects. Whether you choose to make it is a gift, create a stunning wall display for yourself or just make one to adorn a tabletop - these will be everlasting displays that will warm the heart. photo_plate

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Inexpensive Wall Displays - Big Impact

Here are a few more wall display ideas that we have had tucked away! These are ideas that create a striking impact without spending a lot of money! These ideas are from old Domino magazines that I have stock piled around my home with sticky's in them!

Creative sizing and layout of frames can help achieve a focal point in a space you may have not even considered useable space!

Image courtesy of Domino Magazine

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Wedding Photo Ideas

A wedding is a special time that is about family and friends - and including pictures and images as part of that special day is an important piece to making it a perfect celebration of love!

Here are a few ideas that we love and we hope will inspire you to create your own version for your big day. Both of these items will bring your guests to tears! Click on the images to see more detail at Martha Stewart Weddings.

Photo Cake

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Hanging Wire Hanger Pictures -Video

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Asian Inspired Photo Display

Here is a fairly easy do it yourself HGTV photo display with a touch of Asian flair. All natural elements are used to create this unique display that makes quite a statement on any wall in your home.

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Great Photo Wall Done Cheap

I love perusing the web and finding creative and inspirational ideas and people! This is a great example of a stunning Photo Wall display that was done on a small budget. The designer created 12x12 enlargements from Shutterfly, her frames are from Michael's and only cost $4.99 and she found these awesome wall sticker quotes at the Dollar Tree!

Photography by Get A Glimpse Creations, Family portrait by Debra Parker Designs

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Photo Art Wall Inspiration

We are very excited about this new direction for Photo Wall Display options.

This specific set design is directly inspired by one of our favorite photographer resources Design Aglow. Ask your portrait photographer if they carry the Design Aglow selection of templates and products to create this style of art from your professional images.

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Photo Walls Made Easy

Since this seems to be a very popular topic based on our feedback, we have decided to do our best to offer more topics in this area!

With this post we will point out a few simple steps to help you outline the perfect space in your home to create a photo art wall! Go to any home and you are bound to find plenty of empty wall space. Why? Because typically people find hanging portraits a difficult and challenging task.

There is also the fear of putting holes in the wall only to find you hate the way the portraits look when they are hung. Well, there are solutions for these problems!

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What Happens When You Pour Wax On Your Photo?

WONDERFUL THINGS HAPPEN!!!!

Now, we know our readers love to get the "latest" trends in the consumer photo world - and although this trend has been around a while in the professional photography world, we are guessing that this is something you have not had the thrill of seeing yet!

It is called Waxworks, and it is a handcrafted process that creates a stunning fine art piece that you would be proud to hang in any room of your home!

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