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.
Amy says
About how many pics did you need?
Kristi Linauer says
I’d guess around 80 pictures. And I used a small wreath form (about 10 inches, I think).
Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG says
Great 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. says
That’s so great! What a great way to display so many pictures during the holidays. You make the best wreaths! 🙂
Georgianna says
What an unique idea! Love this wreath.
Lisa E says
What a unique idea, love it!
Sheila F says
Love 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 says
This is a great idea Kristi.
sue says
This 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 says
I love that you used black and white.
Guerrina says
Truly love this idea!
Sandy says
I 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 says
Hmmm, I think I’d rather use my family photos to make a dart board! LOLOL Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Nice project. 🙂
Jennifer says
I like this idea! I have just the place for it too!
ERIKA says
Creative. I like it its unique. 🙂
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
What a wonderful idea, Kristi! I love it!
Veronica says
What a great idea! Love it!
Deb says
Love it! I think I’ll try it next year.
Jeanne Atkinson says
You’re so energetic and productive! Makes me want to take more vitamins so I, too, can finish my projects.
designdreamer says
What an awesome idea!
Leena Lanteigne says
Such 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 says
Thank 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 says
I’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 says
I love this idea…so creative