After our living room tour many of you asked for tips on making your very own Instagram wall! This method is perfect for instagram (or any square) photos and polaroids. Mine is not permanent because we are planning to put our home on the market in the near future. The method I used is perfect for renters or anyone uncomfortable with making lots of holes in the wall. Another method would be to mount your photos onto a large board or frame that can move to your next space with you. Here's how I put my wall together, it was a one evening project...
First, use a piece of painters tape to mark a level base for your collage on your wall. You can measure from the floor on each side to make sure it's level. This is also a good way to visually test where you want your collage to begin before adhering any photos.
I used painters tape as the adhesive to make hang all my photos. I used 4 pieces of rolled tape on each photo to adhere every corner to the wall It's more sturdy than scotch tape, but won't damage a painted wall. My display has been up for a few months now and a few photos have curled up, but none have fallen from the wall. I used pieces of tape to measure the space between each photo. The most important things to remember when making a grid collage is that the outer edges need to be very straight and the spacing on the inside should be consistent. Using the tape to space each photo made it super easy to be consistent!
I hope this has been helpful! Have fun hanging a special photo display in your space. xo. elsie
Credits: Top two photos by Janae Hardy, I print my 4 inch photos using the PostalPix app.
I'm actually more interested in the yellow paint. Do you remember what brand/shade that is?
Posted by: Dana @ What the Frock | January 01, 2012 at 07:35 PM
Hi Dana,
I'm sorry I don't. Jeremy picked it out. In real life it looks like a super bright mustard shade.
XO!
Posted by: elsie | January 01, 2012 at 07:37 PM
Nice job! I love yellow, just painted one of my bathrooms that color.
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Posted by: Vanita | January 01, 2012 at 07:44 PM
OMG. This is adorable! I would love to do this idea- so simple but so personal.
xo sammy
Posted by: Sammy C | January 01, 2012 at 07:44 PM
I love this so much! I may have to try soon!
Posted by: Maria | January 01, 2012 at 07:46 PM
Ohh, it truly looks wonderful Elsie! I might have to do something similar with my recent Holga prints - it is a new obsession!
x
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Posted by: Jo - Lost in the Haze: Fashion Blog | January 01, 2012 at 07:53 PM
What a wonderful idea! It looks great!
Posted by: Chloe | January 01, 2012 at 07:54 PM
using the tape to space out each picture - that makes it so much easier! thanks for the post, elsie!!
xox Ash
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Posted by: Ashleigh | January 01, 2012 at 07:54 PM
it tells such a pretty story- love it!
Posted by: Katie | January 01, 2012 at 07:56 PM
really love it! :)
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Posted by: irene wibowo | January 01, 2012 at 08:12 PM
Ohh I love this, I might have to try this in our new apartment.
xo,
Em
Posted by: Emma Robertson | January 01, 2012 at 08:19 PM
I have to admire you Elsie! All that decorating and the place will be on the market soon? Wow! The place does look super amazing.I guess you might need some extra space one day ;)
Happy New Year Larson family!
Posted by: Allyapples | January 01, 2012 at 08:25 PM
It looks nice :-)
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Posted by: http://sztukastudiowania.blogspot.com/ | January 01, 2012 at 08:29 PM
What a cool idea...not sure if you have any ideas that are un-cool! Hope this new year brings so many new wonderful images to your life. I am blessed and inspired by your blog.
Posted by: Jonesy @ misssavvychic.blogspot.com | January 01, 2012 at 09:34 PM
I love this so much...especially against the yellow wall.
Posted by: debbie | January 01, 2012 at 09:42 PM
So lovely, Elsie! I love coming to your blog everyday :) you are so inspirational and have the best ideas! Plus, you are always upbeat ! I love someone who makes me feel better on a gloomy day. Thanks for being a great blogger in 2011! I can't wait to see more from you in 2012!
I'd love if you could check out my brand new blog! I just turned sixteen, and when I grow up I hope to be as successful as you! Merry January, Merry 2012...Merry EVERYTHING!
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Posted by: rory | January 01, 2012 at 09:44 PM
Oohh what a great way to give a room a personal touch! This is really beautiful and special. :)
I adore your blog Elsie, you and your team do a dantastic job!
I would love it if you could check out my blog that I created! thank you so much for all of your inspiration!
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Much love, Vivi
Posted by: vivienne kathryn | January 01, 2012 at 09:57 PM
I did my instagram wall with tape as well!! Instagram walls are such a great way to display fun everyday memories!
Posted by: Miranda | January 01, 2012 at 10:00 PM
After seeing this post, I realized how cluttered the top of my piano was! I'm re-framing all our family photos and moving them to another place in the dining room. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Chandra Dickson | January 01, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Thanks so much!! I love this wall, and can't wait to try something with my MANY Instagrams:)
Love,
Stephanie May*
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Posted by: Stephanie May* | January 01, 2012 at 10:40 PM