Photo Wall

I've been VERY bad at changing the photos on our photo wall downstairs. Some of the pictures in there are classics (i.e. from 1987) but others are just a bit dusty. In fact, I didn't even have a picture of Cam down there.

So when I saw this on Pinterest, I was inspired.

I started my search for a frame and found one at JoAnn fabrics for $29! Tip: framing stores will put out custom made frames that people ordered but never picked up or ones that they no longer need at ridiculous discounted prices. The frame I bought is a custom wood frame measuring about 40" x 25".

I then searched for contact paper instead of wall paper so it could be easily removed, and I bought six white 5x7 frames from Target. After printing out the pictures, hanging all the pieces (it took about 30 minutes total!) our new photo wall was complete:

BEFORE

AFTER

Close up of contact paper and frames...

I am very pleased with how it turned out. It's clean, simple and makes me smile every time I walk by it. I think I may take a short break from Pinterest projects. In fact, I hear the laundry, and dishes, and floors, and countertops... calling!