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Sunday, July 6, 2014

DIY: Polaroid Picture Garland

Hello Again !
Today I'm back for a simple DIY that I think you will enjoy.  I am going to show you how to make a picture garland with polaroid camera edges. WITHOUT needing to have an actual polaroid camera!


The beautiful thing about this project is it is quite simple and it doesn't require any special material. I too know how annoying it can be to run out to the craft store for some special item just to make one diy project. So I've made this DIY simple for all!

Doesn't it just look lovely ? It can fit any room or place it's perfect.


Materials:
      • Clothespins
      • Magazines
      • Scissors
      • White Paper (Copy Paper will work nicely)
      • Tape
      • Ribbon or String (I ran out of mine so I just showed the packaging)
      • Push Pins
Procedure:

Rip out multiple pages from your magazine that you will want to use. Then cut out the image (its easiest if its a square or rectangle) Then add a bit of tape to the back of the image like so:


 (Didn't even notice there was someone's legs on the back of my image until now hahaha)
Then place your image with the tape on the back on your copy paper. I like placing it on the top right or left so that one corner is already cut. I'm not lazy I'm just making my life easier :)



Now Here's the important part. To make it seem like its a polaroid picture we need to cut out a frame that resembles a polaroid and you achieve this by cutting like such: (the dotted lines is where you would cut I just added them in for the picture normally you would add that in) It's simply wider on the bottom and narrower on the sides.

( Also note how my corner aren't "perfect" if anything it adds more character so don't worry if yours are messy as well)
After you've cut it out it should look like this:



Then simply hang it onto your string using a clothespin. I like hanging it on the outer edge to allow the image to show as much as possible.

And this is what my finished garland looked like:

Now here's the nice thing with this diy there are endless options and possibilities. But I'm going to give you my advice ( for extra help)
    • Picking a color theme will make the garland seem more unified, personally I choose pastels which worked well with the color of my string
    • Make sure the string is super tight so that it will hold the clothespins
    • Don't worry about perfection
Lastly I would like to say that this is just a starting point. You can take it various directions to make it your own such as painting the clothespins or changing the color of ribbon. 

Explore and have fun with this project.

If you end up recreating it please let me know by posting it on your blog or letting me know in the comments down below.
Thanks for reading!


-Laura




36 comments:

  1. Love this and can't wait to try it out and fill it with summer memories!! would you like to follow for a follow,just let me know over on my blog
    http://heleenakhela.blogspot.co.uk/
    xx

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    1. Thanks for your comment. Filling it with summer memories sounds splendid! I'm headed over to your blog right now.
      Laura

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  2. This is such a good idea :) I love how creative it is!! Welcome to blogging and keep it up you're doing great!! xx

    www.krystelcouture.com

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  3. Thank You! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
    Laura

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  4. Isnt that just the cutest idea! :D I love the photos you picked they are so summery. It's such a good way to brighten up a room and make it more colourful and lively xx
    Check out my blog if you get a chance maybe we could follow eachother :)

    Iesha.x

    http://secretlifeofanirishteen.blogspot.ie

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    1. Hi
      I'm glad you also enjoyed the photos and it sure made my room brighter! I'm going to check your blog out right now.
      Laura

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  5. Hey I love your Blog and this post is amazing this will make my room look so cool xxxx
    http://londonsprimadonna.blogspot.co.uk/

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      Laura

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  6. Lovely post,dear:)Cutest idea ever:))
    Keep in touch xoxo
    Antonella!

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    1. Thanks. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best.
      Laura

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    1. Thank You. I'm going to look at your blog right now!
      Laura

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  8. Great post, Love your blog!

    www.highsthighfashion.com

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      Thanks for your comment! I'm going to come over to your blog as well.
      Laura

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  9. So pretty! Great idea xx
    Mahsa xx
    mahsak.blogspot.co.uk

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      Laura

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  10. This is such a good idea actually! I've been redecorating my room and something like this would be perfect! :-) x

    iamncxo.blogspot.co.uk

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  11. Hi Laura! First of all, thanks for stopping by and for your comment about my latest post, on www.banununkafesi.blogspot.com.tr

    And it's a sweet idea, reminding me childhood polaroid photos.

    xoxo
    Banu

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      Laura

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  12. This is so pretty and such a good idea! X

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    1. Thank You! I 'm glad you liked it! Have you checked out my latest post ?
      Laura

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  13. Aw I have to finally make one of these, but I am not sure where to put it, hmm... I have to find a place for it, because they look adorable!!!

    Thanks for the idea. I love reading easy DIY posts and I definitely like yours :)

    Mary x

    http://crazyinlife1.blogspot.com

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    1. I bet you'll find the perfect place! Thanks for the comment!
      Laura

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  14. Such a cool and easy DIY-project. I might just try it out myself :P

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    1. You must try it out! It'll look so lovely. I'm going to check out your blog as well!
      Thanks
      Laura

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  15. Hi (:
    I really like the DIY and might try it out (:
    Followed you on Bloglovin
    xx

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    1. Thank you for visiting my blog, I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for the follow! And you surely give it a try!
      Thanks
      Laura

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  16. Hello lovely, I really liked this post, im thinking of making one now hehe! I love love your blog, keep going with it:)

    Louise xxxx

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    1. I'm glad you liked the post! I'm also happy that I inspired you!
      Thanks
      Laura

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  17. This is such a cute idea! I will definitely be doing something like this in my dorm room!
    And thanks for following me, I followed back! :)

    xx
    Kendra | It's a Bug's Life

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    1. Glad you liked it! It will look great in a dorm room!
      Thanks
      Laura

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  18. This is so cute ahh! Such a simple idea, great post :-) xx

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