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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

handmade photo booth

A while back I was asked to create a photo backdrop for the iLoveToCreate booth at the Craft and Hobby Association show (which took place this last weekend). After lots of brainstorming I decided on a fun and simple handmade photo back drop full of layers of garland. Handmade photo booths and backdrops are all the rage, especially for weddings and events but you can use them for all kinds of photo opportunities. Creating a fun backdrop is SUPER easy and a great way to capture whimsical and fun photos!

I used a large piece of pink canvas and started by painting and stamping garland onto the surface. I also used pieces of fabric and and glued them to the surface. Once the surface of the canvas was filled with garland I got to work creating real garland. All of the "real" garland got draped over the top of the painted canvas. The result is layers and layers of festive garland.


I even added a little striped awning to the top!

You can't have a photo booth without some fun props! With a little creativity, some felt and cardboard you can come up with all kinds of props to use in photos!

Then you are ready to take photos! 






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24 comments:

  1. livethegoldenrule12:39 AM

    Good job!! I love how you used different materials. Makes it look so happy and alive! Lucy is too cute in the top hat ;D)

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  2. Fantastic idea!! Loved all the poses and pictures ! :)

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  3. LOVE LOVE THIS IDEA!!! What an awesome job you did on it, so cute and girly and fun!! How adorable you two look in these. Thanks for sharing this with us!

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  4. My son had a photo booth at his wedding and I thought it was such fun. It kept people busy and loosened up some people. We got some great pictures.
    I love the one with the frame!

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  5. Great Ideas!
    thanks for sharing...You both look adorable.

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  6. Another brilliant idea and it looks such great fun!
    Your daughters a natural in front of the lense, even wearing a 'tash!!

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  7. I LOVE this idea...so cute and creative! Thanks for sharing!
    I think I will do something like this for my daughter's 1st birthday...it looks so much fun! :)

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  8. I so love stripes matching with polka dots!!!

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  9. So cute! You're helping inspire me for my daughter's first birthday :)

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  10. This is wonderful! I may have to make one of these.

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  11. Sharon Bull3:44 PM

    Oh this is beautiful! The colors are so delicious and the awning is the perfect finishing touch.

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  12. What a fun idea! You and Lucy make a pretty picture!

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  13. yayyayay!!! absolutefun!! :) xo

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  14. The kid is so adorable and cute ... other pictures are also amazingly clicked.....

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  15. This is so freakin' adorable! I might just have to make one for my daughter's 7th b-day party! What 7 yr old girl wouldn't love to ham it up in front of the camera??? Thanks for sharing! :) Becky V.

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  16. You are amazing! This is so adorable... You look so adorable...love the stripes with the poka dots...the props, the entire thing. Love it! CeCe

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  17. Anonymous12:23 PM

    IF you please, where did you get your outfit? can't get it off my mind...thanks, JW

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  18. Anonymous6:55 AM

    been a long time i put your blog in my google reader... and falling in love with this post! i have to try to do my own photo backdrop and i hope the result is pretty good.

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  19. Thank for sharing. I am looking Photographe toulouse . I think it is good Portrait blog. I am searching this kind of photgraphe. All are natural. I am really happy to visit this site. Thanks everyone.

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  20. Great idea to use homemade photo booth. Photo Booth Vaughan

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