February 23, 2010

The Making of My Photo Wall

In our apartment we have a huge, boring, what I like to call "rental beige" (you know the color) wall. Since we're unable to paint, I decided a photo wall would be a great way to break up the space and add some much needed color.

A few weeks back I posted about the set of Penguin Postcards I ordered from the UK because I was too impatient to wait until they became available in the U.S. Well, they finally came and now I have the perfect pieces for my gallery wall!

My first step was picking out my favorite post cards from the set. There were so many great ones it was tough!


Here's what I initially picked out and narrowed down from:


Next I picked up some 4x6 Ribba frames from Ikea and framed the 18 post cards I had chosen. At $2.99/frame you can't beat Ikea's prices!

Finally, after trying several different layouts I decided on one that I liked. I decided to include a Sebastian Fernando Boher silkscreen I bought from the Natural Curiosities sale on One Kings Lane a few weeks ago.


We've decided to leave the hardest part, hanging the frames, until this weekend. I'll be sure to let you see the final result after we get everything measured out and hung correctly.

If you have any tips pleave me a comment, I'd appreciate all the help I can get!

18 comments:

  1. This is a fabulous idea...I have always seen the collages with pictures of weddings, etc. but this is my favorite one so far. Thanks for sharing your idea!

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  2. That is a fantastic idea! I can't wait to see the finished product! :)

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  3. Good Luck, it should go smoothly since you've done such a good job arranging it on the floor first!
    Can't wait to see how it turns out

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  4. That is going to be the perfect splash of color! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

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  5. Cant get better thank Ikea prices! I cant wait to see this all up on your wall, its going to look great!

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  6. I love those. I plan on getting that set, also! When I hang several things like that I use a level to make sure they are straight all the way across. You can make light pencil marks before you start the nailing. They erase easily. I think Martha Stewart makes templates out of brown kraft paper and hangs those first before the final step. She may even have some helpful instructions on her website!! Be sure to post a photo of your creation. xoxo

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  7. Such a cute idea and a fun way to dress up the "rental" beige that so many of us are stuck with.

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  8. Can't wait to see the results...so sure will look great! (and go grab that Kelly...asap!)

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  9. Love the greek key. That will deffinalty dress up the beige wall.

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  10. I love a good collage wall and those prints are fantastic! Cant wait to see how it looks!

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  11. my sis is officially a fan of you now bc of this post! loves it!

    kHm

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  12. Love the rhino print... was admiring it myself recently! Your wall will be fantastic... can't wait to see the tedious work pay off.

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  13. It will be gorgeous! Knowing me, I'd probably delay the inevitable uneveness and keep it on the floor as long as possible!

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  14. I think it's going to look fabulous!! What a great idea:)

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  15. Cannot wait to see this! I signed up to be notified by Amazon when the postcards are available here but I may have to go your route instead.

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  16. I love it! I had my eye on that same rhino, too! Glad someone got him and is putting him to fabulous use!!

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  17. thats looking good. i am excited to see what comes of it...

    xoxo

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  18. Wow, I just love your projects. You have great style!

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