Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Canon PIXMA, but all opinions expressed are 100% my own.
This time of year is generally filled with fun family memories, so I thought it would be fun to create a winter wreath filled with some of those memories.
I started by using my photo editing software to resize lots and lots of family pics. I made each of them 2.5 inches square and printed them out on cardstock paper.
And then I cut them all out with scissors. No need for perfection.
I found that it was much easier to attach the photos to the wreath form by cutting the bottom of each photo into a point.
And then I attached them to the wreath form using straight pins. (I didn’t use glue so that I could easily re-use the wreath form again.)
And when the whole thing was covered, it looked like this…
And finally, I added a big green bow, and sprayed everything with spray glitter. (Because what’s spray a winter wreath without glitter and sparkle!?)
And that’s it! It’s one of the easiest wreaths I’ve ever made, and I love seeing all of those smiling faces of loved ones when I look at it.
24 Comments
Amy
December 18, 2013 at 10:04 amAbout how many pics did you need?
Kristi Linauer
December 19, 2013 at 9:20 amI’d guess around 80 pictures. And I used a small wreath form (about 10 inches, I think).
Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG
December 18, 2013 at 10:04 amGreat project Kristi!! This would make a great gift as well – I think it’s time to rifle through my Mom’s photo albums of Christmas past! Thanks for the inspiration!
Sharon B.
December 18, 2013 at 10:25 amThat’s so great! What a great way to display so many pictures during the holidays. You make the best wreaths! 🙂
Georgianna
December 18, 2013 at 12:21 pmWhat an unique idea! Love this wreath.
Lisa E
December 18, 2013 at 2:00 pmWhat a unique idea, love it!
Sheila F
December 18, 2013 at 2:20 pmLove it. I want to do this and hang it year round! You are SO TALENTED! I don’t mind having no imagination as long as I can copy yours! LOL. I will give you credit and send all of the admirers to your blog!
Carla
December 18, 2013 at 2:24 pmThis is a great idea Kristi.
sue
December 18, 2013 at 2:27 pmThis is a wonderful idea and could be used for more than one family occasion – family reunions, Easter etc. – just change out your bow.
Genelle McDaniel
December 18, 2013 at 2:34 pmI love that you used black and white.
Guerrina
December 18, 2013 at 3:57 pmTruly love this idea!
Sandy
December 18, 2013 at 4:13 pmI have very little wall space for all the family photos…so I think I will incorporate this and make an all year round wreath that I can leave up for a while. I am getting on in years and love to have pictures of family around me when alone in my bedroom….so a “my bedroom” motif I think….thanks Kristi….once again a novel idea….and yours is beautiful!!!
julie
December 18, 2013 at 4:49 pmHmmm, I think I’d rather use my family photos to make a dart board! LOLOL Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Nice project. 🙂
Jennifer
December 18, 2013 at 6:23 pmI like this idea! I have just the place for it too!
ERIKA
December 18, 2013 at 6:24 pmCreative. I like it its unique. 🙂
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles
December 18, 2013 at 6:38 pmWhat a wonderful idea, Kristi! I love it!
Veronica
December 18, 2013 at 9:25 pmWhat a great idea! Love it!
Deb
December 18, 2013 at 9:31 pmLove it! I think I’ll try it next year.
Jeanne Atkinson
December 19, 2013 at 10:03 amYou’re so energetic and productive! Makes me want to take more vitamins so I, too, can finish my projects.
designdreamer
December 19, 2013 at 2:17 pmWhat an awesome idea!
Leena Lanteigne
December 19, 2013 at 2:18 pmSuch a cute idea! I love old family photos and this is a wonderful way to display them! You are just too clever for words, girlie! Merry Christmas and Hugs, Leena
Victoria Richardson
May 12, 2014 at 8:26 amThank you so much for posting this. I’m going to make one as a wedding present to a couple who love displaying photo. Once I have the brides colours I’m going to do the ribbon to match.
Victoria
December 19, 2014 at 8:49 amI’ve just made this as a wedding present for friends with pictures of them both over the 8 years they have been together and they loved it! Thank you so much for posting this process
Nonna
February 10, 2016 at 9:18 pmI love this idea…so creative