You Are My Fav suggests folding several paper pinwheels and fanning them out in coordinating or contrasting colours to create a beautifully textured backdrop. Consider choosing a few fans as random pops of colour that will contrast with your outfit or the rest of your staging. We love how this look automatically sets a tone that’s excited and cheerful.

2. Chicken wire and napkin heart backdrop

Even in a picture, you can tell when a backdrop is wonderfully textured. Building a backdrop like this, however, doesn’t mean that you have to spend a fortune and invest crazy hours. We love this little ruffled heart design by Design Love Fest, which is made from wood, chicken wire, and bunched napkins slotted through the wire.

3. Spring blossoms and vines wall

What’s almost as good as a beautiful outdoor setting when the weather doesn’t let you actually shoot outdoors? A gorgeous greenery wall, of course! Whether you choose to invest in real plants or find the best silk leaves and flowers you can, it’ll look delicate and natural. Check the idea out on Free People.

4. White flags and gold balloons

Free People has another suggestion if “green” isn’t really the theme you’re going for! Glam things up a little in a simple way by blowing up and weighing down some gold balloons and arranging them around a few garlands of clean, white flags.

5. Ombre tissue paper backdrop

If you like the idea of texture but you’re looking for something other than a heart, try this beautiful ombre design using the same method! Lovely Indeed, however, suggests using brightly coloured tissue paper instead of paper napkins.

6. Threaded marshmallows

Green Wedding Shoes has an extra unique idea that just about makes out mouths water! For a whimsical look, string marshmallows down a length of thread and hang them from the ceiling, then take pictures through the strings. We love that it resembles big, fluffy snowflakes.

7. Pixelated paper backdrop

If you’re looking for something a little more modern, create your own pixelated design using strips of paper cut into rectangular fringe! We love how Ruffled used different colours and shades of paper to create a more interesting aesthetic.

8. Hanging yarn

Are you also a knitter with a large supply of random yarn ends? Creative Bug has a great idea for using them up! Try turning them into a dangling photo backdrop for another textured look that lets you totally control the colour scheme.

9. Hanging paper chevron

The Glitter Guide suggests creating a hanging chevron pattern by cutting strips of colour paper and affixing them in V shapes down a length of thread. Choose colours that suit your overall scheme or theme and contribute to the shoot’s aesthetic.

10. Clothes pinned leaves

Do you like the idea of a green photo backdrop, but you don’t have access to quite as many vines and blossoms as you need to create the previous plant-based backdrop? Try this pretty green alternative by Design Love Fest
made from jute twine and leaves pinned on with clothespins! For a little flair, add a sign with a quote.

11. Vellum paper leaves and flowers

Do you like the idea of a green backdrop but you want a more pastel look or don’t have access to real or realistic plants? Try making little leaves cut from vellum paper instead! Hang them along threads and intersperse some cute pastel flowers for a little pop of colour.{found on Shop Ruche}.

12. Butcher paper flowers

Do you like upcycling and recycling as many paper products as possible? That’s a helpful skill for creating your own photo backdrops! These little blossoms by Green Wedding Shoes, for example, are made from wrapping butcher around itself and sticking it to the wall in whichever pattern pleases you.

13. Floating stars

Sharncious suggests combining cute colours and a bit of shabby chic wood to make a stylishly whimsical backdrop. Cut stars out of vellum or scrapbooking paper and string them along threads, then hang those strings back and forth between a couple of old wooden ladders. Just make sure the ladders are sturdy and safe if you plan on actually climbing them at any point in the shoot!

14. Burlap and old book pages

Are you looking for a DIY backdrop that’s a little more rustic but still has unique character? Hang a sheet of burlap and fix old drawings, sketches, and book or encyclopedia pages across the surface. We love this backdrop styled by Studio DIY!

15. Geometric shapes

If you’re willing to invest a little more time and patience than some of the previous ideas on this list, then consider creating a 3D geometric wall! Each of these little shapes is folded from brightly coloured card stock and stuck to a base piece of backdrop paper. This idea is great for building interesting visuals that add texture to your shoot.{found on  Green Wedding Shoes}.

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Postal Pix created a wreath that doubles as a photo display area. We love this quirky project and think it’s perfect for dorm rooms!

2. Faux Canvas

Learn how to create a “canvas” right at home with some help from Place of My Taste. You’ll have something beautiful for the hallways or dining room in no time.

3. Clotheslines

Little Inspiration teaches us how to bring those Instagram shots to life right at home. We love this adorable display idea!

4. Clipboards

Check out this snazzy project at White House Black Shutters. You can display the kids’ artwork or your favorite family memories – the best part is the versatility of change!

5. Magnets

Photojojo has something extra unique for us to try out. Turn your Insta photos into fridge magnets! It’s a great way to display in a subtle way!

6. Old Books

It’s Always Autumn makes a frame out of an older book and we love it! It’s just a fun way to sneak a family photo into the decor.

7. Hearts

Visit It’s Always Autumn if you want something a bit sweeter. Turn your little snapshots into a heart display inside the house!

8. Floating Shelves

Over the Big Moon will show you how to make photo displays that fill up some floating shelves. It’s chic, it’s clean and you’ll fit a lot of beautiful memories in.

9. Vintage Windows

Grab some vintage windows and use them to get this project rolling. These pieces can easily turn into something beautiful and new for the home. (via)

10. Canvas Frames

If you want something inexpensive plus modern and chic, run over to The Budget Decorator now and learn how to turn canvases into frames.

11. With Wire

Liz Marie shows us how to combine wood and wire to make something quite beautiful for your house. Display photos, art and more with this creation!

12. Chalkboard

i am doe shows us how to utilize our chalkboard walls and turn them into something super sweet. Your best memories can easily be on display!

13. Postcard Racks

We found this idea floating around and we’re swooning for it too. If you happen upon some vintage racks … use them! (via)

14. Mobile

Hey Wanderer shows us how to make an adult-inspired mobile with our favorite snapshots. Whether they’re 4×6 or polaroid prints .. turn them into bigger pieces of art.

15. Coasters

aka design gives us another unique way to show off our own photos. Turn them into coasters for the living room!

16. Pendants

Or you can show off in style and turn your favorite photos into pendants. PopSugar has all the details.

17. Clock

You could always create a clock and slide some family photos into that as well. Honest to Nod is where you’ll find this unique tutorial.

18. Embroidery Hoop

My So Called Crafty Life makes some family portraits hoops that we’re so in love with. Follow the link and learn how now!

19. Wood

Check out eHow and learn how to transfer one of your favorite photos onto a piece of wood. It’s such a unique and artistic way to display.

20. Geo

The Caldwell Project took a modern, geometric idea and turned it into a quirky photo display. Check out the details after the jump.

21. Hangers

Old Brand New gives us a unique and easy idea as well. Grab some hangers and use them as the foundation to your wall photo display.

22. Pallet Frames

And finally, Southern Revivals used pallets in their photo display vision. Visit and grab a peek at the tutorial tonight.

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