Today, I have another DIY party decoration from the blue and pink 1st birthday party to share with you! This one is a big more personal and everyone loved seeing it at the party.
I created a birthday photo collage with photos of the kid from her first year.
Birthday Number Photo Collage
For baby girl’s 1st birthday, I wanted to have something special to welcome everyone to the celebration. This birthday collage was perfect propped on the front porch. Naturally, there were many oooohhhhsss and ahhhhhhhsssss. I mean, I did it, so, it was fabulous. Oh, and the kid is pretty cute too.
I started out with lots of pictures, an old barn door from the family farm, and painter’s tape. Seriously high tech stuff, y’all.
Before I started taping photos to the door, I laid them out in a “1” first to make sure I had enough photos and to decide exact placement.
After I had it mapped out on the floor, I started from the bottom and worked my way up.
I used a couple pieces of painter’s tape on the back of each photo.
When I was finished with the “1” I decided to add a little bunting with card stock at the top of the door for some pops of color, and to incorporate the blue & pink theme.
The birthday collage really was a big hit and another simple DIY party decoration. Everyone loved seeing how Landry has changed in the past year. The neighbors loved the door as well. They really had no choice since it sat on our porch for days after the party while I was lazy still recovering from the celebration. Now, the neighbors really adore the barn door with just the cute bunting at the top. I finally took the pictures off, but, the door has not yet moved. They may call the neighborhood association on me soon. Can someone bail me out?
Have you done a photo collage for special occasions?
Need more great party decoration ideas? Here you go…
DIY Birthday Party Hat – so cute and only takes about 5 minutes to make!
DIY Bunting Cake Topper – you’ll just need scrapbook paper, stickers and scissors!
DIY Cupcake Pedestals – made from thrift store finds and you can use them over and over again!
DIY Tablecloth Party Backdrop – THE absolute easiest and cheapest party backdrop!
And you can always find my entire gallery of DIY party ideas here.
You know you don’t wanna miss any of this crazy.
Erin @ Sugar Magnolia says
Love that! I wish you did all these bday posts a few months ago before Levi turned one haha! I have all these ideas now and I have to wait till next April when he turns two!
Our Pinteresting Family says
What a cute idea! 🙂
Designed Decor says
Jenna, This is SUCH a cute idea! How sweet!
Jamie {Better With Age} says
This was one of my favorite parts of your party!! I must be living under a rock because I’ve never seen it before! Good job 😉
Jamie
Lisa says
Cute idea! I’ve been racking my brain for something creative like this for 2.
Craftivity Designs says
I think I mentioned it when you first shared this party too, but I just LOVE this photo display. I think I’ll have to try something like it for my little guy’s birthday #3!
– Lora @ Craftivity Designs
Jennifer - The Deliberate Mom says
Awwww this is such a cute way to display photos! Well done!
xoxo
ingrid@nowathomemom says
Lovely! I really love this idea with the pictures; very pretty! 🙂
this is something I would love to try too!
Ingrid
Tara @ Suburble says
Oh, super cute! I love this idea!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
I love this idea, how cute and fun. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Theresa says
Hi Jenna, What a cute idea & I love the flag banners too! Thanks for sharing @ linking up DearCreatives.com Theresa PS. hope your having a great week.
My name is Rita says
What a fun and cute idea. Thank you so much for linking up! Hope to see more from you.
Carrie from Carrie This Home says
This is such a sweet way to celebrate her first year of life! I love any project that includes photos! Thank you so much for linking this up to Frugal Crafty Home! I hope to see you back next week!
Roeshel says
What a sweet project, Jenna! A monogram would be great for a family reunion too! Thanks so much for sharing!
Nicole says
Love it! What size photos did you use?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
They are 4 x 6! Thanks!
Megan says
Love this idea!! Thanks for posting!! Any ideas of what to use other than a door?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Megan! You could use a foam board and cover it in wrapping paper. The number would have to be on a smaller scale, but I think that would still work!
Kathlyn Alex says
I just wanted to ask what size photos did you use?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hi Kathlyn! They were all 4×6.
Stacy says
Love it!,
What are the dimensions of the door?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hi Stacy! Thanks! I’m not 100% sure the dimensions of the door, but I would say about 5 1/2 – 6 ft tall x 2 or 3 feet wide.
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
What a beautiful idea and not just for a 1st birthday. Thank you for sharing with us at #overthemoon link party this week.
Anita Holland says
Great project, Love it,
Rhonda Gales says
I love this idea. It’s a perfect center piece idea. I’ll be featuring it on my Sunday’s Best Linkup. Thanks for sharing.