It’s no secret that I’m addicted to Instagram. (Feel free to follow decorandthedog for many pictures of Ike, snow and the food I eat.)
Most people ponder the meaning of life. I have been pondering a way to display some of my 835 Instagram photos. I’m deep.
The answer came to me while thrifting with two of my favorite people, Cindy and Kim, this past week-end. I spotted an old crib frame and I knew that it needed to be mine. It was so meant to be that I waited for a good 10 minutes for the owner of the shop to return to accept my money. Only in Iowa.
This project is super easy. The hard part is locating an old crib spring. You could easily use a new one as well. I had pondered painting this one but I’m a sucker for the rustic look. It works perfectly above my
craft room sewing table. I like this so much I wish I had a place for it in our main living area.
I used an app called Printicular that allowed me to print my photos at Walgreens. There are many other on-line sources for printing. I have zero patience and wanted my photos fast. The photos were ready in an hour by using the app. (Use coupon code PARTNER25 for 25% off. This isn’t a sponsored post. I just like the app.) I thought the photo quality was great. I’ll definitely use Printicular again.
I purchased some small clothespins from Hobby Lobby to use to attach the photos to the bedframe. I love that this display allows me to easily switch out the photos. Something about me liking to change decor a lot. I might paint the clothespins someday. Call me maybe.
Nate helped me hang from the wall with some L-brackets. He found it helpful to drill a small hole to the top of the frame. He placed a screw through the hole to attach the L-bracket. This helps to securely anchor the spring to the wall. Safety is always important. Especially when I will be changing pictures often.
The display makes me so happy. It’s such a great way to display many great memories. I have photos of big trips to Costa Rica and the Grand Canyon. There are photos of of friends and family. And there are more than plenty photos of the Ike man.
One step closer to finally finishing my silly craft room!
Are you an Instagram addict? Do you display your photos? If so, how?
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It’s no secret that I’m addicted to Instagram. (Feel free to follow decorandthedog for many pictures of Ike, snow and the food I eat.)
Most people ponder the meaning of life. I have been pondering a way to display some of my 835 Instagram photos. I’m deep.
The answer came to me while thrifting with two of my favorite people, Cindy and Kim, this past week-end. I spotted an old crib frame and I knew that it needed to be mine. It was so meant to be that I waited for a good 10 minutes for the owner of the shop to return to accept my money. Only in Iowa.
This project is super easy. The hard part is locating an old crib spring. You could easily use a new one as well. I had pondered painting this one but I’m a sucker for the rustic look. It works perfectly above my
craft room sewing table. I like this so much I wish I had a place for it in our main living area.
I used an app called Printicular that allowed me to print my photos at Walgreens. There are many other on-line sources for printing. I have zero patience and wanted my photos fast. The photos were ready in an hour by using the app. (Use coupon code PARTNER25 for 25% off. This isn’t a sponsored post. I just like the app.) I thought the photo quality was great. I’ll definitely use Printicular again.
I purchased some small clothespins from Hobby Lobby to use to attach the photos to the bedframe. I love that this display allows me to easily switch out the photos. Something about me liking to change decor a lot. I might paint the clothespins someday. Call me maybe.
Nate helped me hang from the wall with some L-brackets. He found it helpful to drill a small hole to the top of the frame. He placed a screw through the hole to attach the L-bracket. This helps to securely anchor the spring to the wall. Safety is always important. Especially when I will be changing pictures often.
The display makes me so happy. It’s such a great way to display many great memories. I have photos of big trips to Costa Rica and the Grand Canyon. There are photos of of friends and family. And there are more than plenty photos of the Ike man.
One step closer to finally finishing my silly craft room!
Are you an Instagram addict? Do you display your photos? If so, how?
Linking up to: Home Stories A to Z
Really, really cool! I saw it on IG and was wondering what you'd do with it!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome!
Very cute! OK, seriously, we need to meet up. You girls sound way too fun! xo Kristin
ReplyDeleteThat looks great - wish we used those springs in Germany too so I could get an old one...
ReplyDeletethis is awesome! ironically i saw the sneak peek on insta as well! ;)
ReplyDeleteJealous!!! I have been hunting for one of these FOREVER.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely awesome. Such a great idea!
ReplyDeletePlease say my coral overalls made it onto the wall of awesome. Seriously, though, absolutely love this and I really like how you arranged the photos.
ReplyDeleteI love it - such a clever use for the crib spring!
ReplyDeleteGood idea.... Really good idea. ~steals Michelle's idea~
ReplyDeletelove it- when that pictured popped up on instagram I was wondering if you'd do something like this!
ReplyDeleteNow I know what to do with our crib springs when Claire is done with them. I love this idea! I also love that you have pictures of my babies on your wall :o)
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I love the rustic display and the colorful Instagram photos together. You are a genius! ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Love it! It's the perfect scale for over that sewing table too.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! It's perfect for over your craft table. And I like that you got your photo prints from Walgreens - I hate having to wait for pictures to arrive in the mail!
ReplyDeleteSarah
This is so ridiculously cool!! Such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI saw your instagram with Ike under the camera and I was eager to see what you were up to. You did not disappoint.
ReplyDeleteI love instagram too! This is such a cute idea! Have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteThis is ridiculously great. Who would have thought? I bet it is subconsciously going to cure you of your hatred of germy-non-tired babies... and next thing you know you'll be taking weekly photos in front of your chalkboard wall. But seriously... I need to find a crib spring to put my pictures on.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love! And I have a blast following you on Instagram! And I love creeping on your Blogging Craft Nights with NewlyWoodwards. So jealous. Sidebar: Is this Iowa winter ever going to end?
ReplyDeleteYou're so clever! I love this idea! 835 Instagram photos?! Dang! I've got some catching up to do ;)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I never in a million years would have thought of that, but it looks way cool. And I'm going to look into that print thingy for some of my photos--all my favorite pictures end up on instagram, where they just sit. Ignored.
ReplyDeleteThis is freaking amazing. Turned out so awesome.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be even better once I swap out all those photos with pictures of me. yes. That's happening. mwahahahahaha
OMG. I just saw that Jen and I made your photo wall and I teared up. I seriously feel like a celebrity.
ReplyDeleteNice use of @Printicular. Look forward to more great posts and photo creations. Here are the app links:
ReplyDeleteiOS app:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id570103834?mt=8&partnerId=30&siteID=vJCdkOKlzjg
Android App:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meamobile.printicular&hl=en
perfect size too! I like the rustic industrial look too. i would keep it just the way it is, plain clothespins and all!
ReplyDeleteOoooh I love it! The rustic look totally works.
ReplyDeleteI think Vin up there is a spammer. Go away, Vin. Lovin' it! You're so green and hipstery.
ReplyDeleteAw I love it! Fitting since that room will one day be a nursery right? ;)
ReplyDeleteI print all my instagram photos (just on regular thin card) and cut them out before just sticking them into a scrapbook with plain black paper and writing the date below each one in white pen! It's so nice to have them in some physical way and it means I have they if anything ever goes pear shaped with instagram! Adore your blog, and Ike, really really adore him! Xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm on the phone now, calling all my siblings to see if one of them has an old bed spring they don't want!
ReplyDeleteOo I love this idea! I just got a bunch of my Instagrams printed and have been brainstorming ideas on how to display them - this is so cute!
ReplyDelete-Chaney (came over from Home Stories A to Z)
P.S. I used the Printicular App to print my Instagrams too - so easy!
Love love love! As a fellow Instagram junkie,
ReplyDeleteI will be downloading that app as soon as I catch up on my D&TD reads. ;) I'm inspired!
Cool! The room is really coming along; you have done a lot =) It looks awesome so far!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! Now I really want an old crib spring thing!
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling Jesse would be opposed, but this is too great!
That rocks. I've seen a few crib spring projects but they were all kinda shabby chic - this strikes all the right cords. (Springs?) So cool!
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Yet another awesome way to display pictures at home! I love this, Michelle! Aside from recycling an old crib spring, using clothespins will allow you to easily replace the photos when you feel like doing so. There shouldn't really be a reason not to print my heap of photos now. Thank you for the idea! Shelley Dade
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