Do you ever find yourself becoming bored with the ordinary picture frame for hanging your extraordinary photos? Â Or, maybe your space doesn’t quite allow for the classic frame.
Well, if you dare to think outside the box…or frame…there are some other creative ways to hang photos.
I knew that when I picked up a funky metal piece from a salvage shop, that I just had to make some sort of photo wall hanging with it. Â Here is what I did:
I have no idea what the metal piece is, that I purchased, but it has six numbered and hinged brackets on each side that are perfect for holding photos or notes.
I made a base for the piece by cutting a larger square of thin wood with my Dremel. Â Luckily, I only had to go to our garage to find this wood and just had to make one cut to get it to the size I wanted.
I then painted the wood with one thin coat of white semi gloss latex paint (I wanted some of the wood grain to show through). Â I’m all about layering textures and neutral colors so I then cut a piece from a burlap runner that was between the size of the wood and the metal and mod podged that to the wood.
For some extra embellishment, I added typewriter keys to the four corners of the burlap. Â Finally, I glued the metal piece down with E6000 glue. Â That glue is awesomely fantastic! Â I piled a bunch of weight on top of it while it was drying overnight to keep it nice and secure.
The wood already and two holes at the top which I conveniently used to run some twine through for hanging. Â Then… I just added my photos and hung it up in our hallway. Â Oh…..and I ran a screw through a vintage thread spool for a decorative hanger.
You do have to be fond of the old and rusty for this one but I like the contrast with the elegant wedding photos……definitely outside the box!
Here are some more ideas of how to hang photos that are a bit out of the ordinary:
The Photo Wheel via Bob Vila

Vintage Mattress Spring Photo Display by My Blessed Nest

Clothespin Photo Wall by Project Denneler

A vintage pants hanger also makes a wonderful photo display!
I hope you have been inspired!