When I decided to create the picture wall in our kitchen, I looked all over the internet for ways to "properly" make a picture wall. Ummm... too much measuring and taping... who has time for that?!
I sure don't!
So I decided that I can totally do this MY way! And this is how I did it:
I started with one picture frame somewhat in the middle.
Put the new pictures in their frames, hang them on the wall in their spot, add a little two sided tape to the corners of the smaller frames to keep them straight and ...
I sure don't!
I started with one picture frame somewhat in the middle.
And continued to add from there. Do not worry about pictures or the frames (we will address this a little later).
Just keep on adding frames... (I just eye balled the location of each frame by holding it up where I thought it should go. Then I would put a little nail in the wall and hang the frame! - Super simple.)
...until the whole wall is covered!
Once I got all of the frames where I wanted them, I took the frames I wanted to paint off the wall and got to sprayin'!
Then I printed out new pictures to replace the old ones. When selecting pictures to put on your wall make sure you get the ones that make you smile, the ones that bring back your favorite memories and the ones that represent your family best.
Put the new pictures in their frames, hang them on the wall in their spot, add a little two sided tape to the corners of the smaller frames to keep them straight and ...
...enjoy your new picture wall!
PS - I used old frames and spray paint I already had for this entire picture wall! It cost me about 10 bucks to print the new pictures! Can't beat that!
Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love that all of the frames still come together and love the bright pops of color!
ReplyDeleteI love this gallery wall! It's my favorite one I've ever seen. I love the colors, the different shapes, that it covers the whole wall...well, there isn't anything I don't like about it! And that you did it without all the hassle I've seen in other tutorials makes it even better! I need to start looking for yard sale and thrift store frames so I can do this in my hallway. Thank you for your tutorial and the photos...it's great!! :)
ReplyDeleteno measuring? you are my kind of girl! I love it and now totally want to spray paint some of my frames on my picture wall. It's much more fun with the colored frames. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI like your picture wall!! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteYou did such a great job! Watch out, Potter Barn!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors!! I don't measure either I just start hanging and worry about the extra holes later. I put a little bit of "earthquake putty" I think it's called on some of the back corners that help adhere the frames to the wall. Then when my kids go tromping through the house and slamming the front door it keeps my frames straight.
ReplyDeleteLove the eclectic look of your wall! I am planning a picture wall of my own. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove your new wall, I was worried there for a second, when you had them all up crooked, but thought OK, different but still cool, he he. It sure does make a HUGE statement. I have tons of empty walls in my home, and practically no pictures up. Darn digital, has made me lazy, lol.
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I really like your pictures wall. You sure did a great job!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute picture wall!!
ReplyDeleteLove that! I did the same thing in my family room. I just started putting pictures up on my wall (I have a big wall over my couch under a cathedral ceiling) and every so often add more. I always just eyeball it, and NEVER measure. I love the look of a photo wall. Yours is great!!
ReplyDeleteI TOTALLY LOVE your wall!!! :) I've been meaning to/wanting to do something similar with a huge empty wall we have in our home. I like your spray painting idea for your frames. I also love to know that I'm not the only one out there that just eyeballs & hammers away when it comes to hanging pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteI can see how there would be tons of smiles walking by this wall. I'd prob ball my eyes out bc mine are growing waaaay too fast. Love the idea and will have to adapt or find a wall to try something like this. Great Tute!
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wow..this looks great! I love the painted frames. It's fun to take ideas and make them your own.
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Love it - especially the pops of color you chose!
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable! Just love the fun, bright colors used and no measuring? Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great & I love that you just went with your feeling rather than all of that measuring and marking! That would be how I would have to do it too! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeletevery playful and fun...i don't measure either when i put photos up...drives the hubs nuts...thanks for sharing at fridays unfolded!
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Thank you for sharing the info. I found the details very helpful.
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Lovely! I was looking for a way to get myself into gear and share more family photos. I think my problem is now solved!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! And it's in my skill level! One day soon I'm definitely copying this!
ReplyDeleteHey Natalie, thanks for linking up girl.
ReplyDeleteYour picture frame wall is just awesome. I still love looking at it, love the random frames, colors, and placements.
I loved it so much I FEATURED you, I know I'm late letting you know, but I hope it still puts a smile on your face.
Come grab a button girl, and display it proudly!
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keep posting like this it’s really very good idea, you are awesome!
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It looks so good. An I like the diffrent colors you used instead of all same color
ReplyDeleteI love it! Nice to see someone who does it like I do! I am so impressed that you took it to the floor. I only went about waist high but I really like the look of it going to the floor.
ReplyDeleteI has a wall in our short hallway that for about a decade i called the wall of 2's because every photo had 2 people in it. I am re-doing that into the GIANT picture wall- printing photos on reg paper at office depot and putting them in large frames (yardsale finds- I just turn the print over and use the frame).
FOUND IT!!! love it! I love the colors too.. my same colors. Looks great. winks-jen
ReplyDeleteNatalie! Great wall, thanks for the courage to do that. I always try to measure and all but it never looks right. It looks too "done"...
ReplyDeleteI love your way. And you remembered which location every frame goes without numbering them? What a memory! :) I can't do that.
Nice! I like the whole, no measure, just eyeball it approach. You're speakin' my language.
ReplyDeleteNatalie, what a wonderful way to create a picture gallery. It's such a straightforward and smart technique and the results are perfect!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I was look for a method to get for myself into device and split more relations photo. I believe my difficulty is now solve!
ReplyDeleteThat is super fun! LOVE the colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting the how-to on this project. I can't wait to start hanging!
ReplyDeleteAwesomeness! You've got great talent lady. I'm not one to measure things to and this is quite impressive.
ReplyDeleteTotally found this by searching "picture wall" on Pinterest. I was intrigued because my great-grandmother's name was Johnnie. I know this was actually your dad's name, but thought that was really cool.
ReplyDeleteI love that you "didn't follow the rules". I have been paralyzed by perfectionism, but I knew there was a way to do it cheap and still do it in MY style. Great job! I'll be stopping by from time to time.
Floor to ceiling, looks fantastic, lively, personal. Beautifully done!
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