First off, I want to give a big huge thanks to all of my guest bloggers in January! I know how time consuming it is to pull a post together for someone else, let alone (in some cases) pull wall displays together in addition. So, thank you!
Second, I want to thank all of my readers who came by to have a peek, to get inspired, and who left love for each blogger. I know, from comments on the blog as well as emails to me, that this project has been a jumping off point for many people to get their photos printed out this year. That makes my heart sing.
Third, I was also inspired by all the wonderful ideas from the project. I shared a few of them on Tatertots and Jello yesterday, where I will be a monthly contributor this year! TT&J is a mecca of fabulous DIY, craft, home, and life ideas. If you haven’t ever been, stop over and roam around. I shared a sneak peek at one of my wall projects I’ve been working on. And I wanted to share the rest of them today. As is the case with many of you, my walls are still a work in progress. I have a few more ideas I didn’t get to this past month but have every intention of finishing soon.
I am definitely creating a memory book for 2011… eventually… but for now, I found this free template from Paislee Press and created a 12×12 print full of images from the year. I framed it in a 20×20 with a simple white matte from Aaron Brothers.
In the same room I framed several pictures of my kids and our family in black frames, some with mats, some without and included a star and a couple of signs.
In the same room above the fireplace I printed a 20×20 canvas through Black River Imaging of one of our Project12 photos from last year. I love it because it’s totally us, with no pretenses. (BTW, does anyone know what kind of paint to use to paint out the brass on my fireplaces???)
I loved the clipboard idea so I bought several, painted them with chalkboard paint, and hung them in the kitchen. I love the fact that you can change out the photos so often and easily.
Up the staircase I decided to do a wall gallery of black frames with white mats. I’m planning on adding to it little by little and including some of the kids’ artwork as well.
In the living room I have two ledges from my last house that I’ve propped a few larger mounted prints on. I love that I can change those out often as well. (Printed through MPixPro, except for the flag picture which is a metal printed through BRI)
And finally, in the same room I have cathedral ceilings and I knew whatever I hung had to be big! And indeed that is just what I did. I had four 30×40 canvases printed (Black River Imaging) of my kids and hung them right above my entry table. It’s the first thing people see when they walk in our home. I love them! I’ve posted them on the blog before and have had several people comment that they are bigger in person than they look in pictures.
I wish I could incorporate all of the ideas that were shared into my home, but I don’t have that many walls! I’m still hoping to create some sort of ancestor wall like Sara Tegman shared, a beautiful photo box like Gretchen Davis has, a beautiful bulletin board for snaps like Rachel Chaney’s, and an inspiration board like so many of you all have. And that should cover all my remaining walls at the moment.
This has been such a fun project! I’m considering doing something similar in the future so get those walls ready!
AND FINALLY…
The winner of the 16×24 standout is…
Staci Bailey!!!
Congratulations and everyone who entered the giveaway will be emailed a promo code for your next print order from MPix!
Happy Wednesday!
