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November 14, 2017

the BEST list of DIY photo crafts and photo gifts

Nothing makes a gift or craft for your home more meaningful than a photo of the people you love , right? At least, that’s what I tell myself while I plaster photos of my family on candles and quilts and magnets and more. Working favorite photos into your home decor and craft projects is a great way to preserve memories, and photo gifts are always well received because everyone loves them! So today I am sharing over 40 different DIY photo crafts and photo gift ideas, so you can have plenty of DIY photo fun.

Collage of photo crafts and photo gifts

Make sure to click on the link above each photo to be taken to the full instructions for that particular project, and let me know in the comments if you have ideas for other photo crafts or photo gifts you’d like to see!

Huge list of photo crafts

First is this fun explosion box. With just four sheet of cardstock you can create this cool box that “explodes” when you remove the lid to reveal the photos and notes hidden inside.

Learn how to make this cool DIY explosion git box.

1. Next comes this personalized photo candle. You can transfer a favorite photo onto any glass surface with – wait for it – packing tape! A personalized candle makes a beautiful DIY gift, and at about five bucks it’s totally within the budget!

White jar candle with photo on it

2. You can also transfer photos to glass using sticker paper, meaning you can make this glass photo block in about 5 minutes with your home printer.

Glass photo block craft

3. This heart shaped photo collage is one of my favorite photo projects! It’s a great way to showcase a mix of photos in a simple DIY gift.

Photos arranged in a heart shape and framed

4. Another cool photo craft idea is photo keepsake ornaments, from Simple as That. Add a few photo ornaments to your collection every year for a truly special way to decorate your tree.

Hand holding photo Christmas ornament

5. Turn an inexpensive clock into a memorable piece of home decor with this easy photo clock tutorial. This photo craft idea would make a great wedding gift!

DIY photo clock craft

6. Keep special photos close with this easy to make photo necklace. It’s better than a locket, because the charms are double sided meaning you can wear 6 photos at once!

Photo pendants on a chain

7. Learn the easiest way to transfer a photo to wood and make a pretty wood slice or wood plank photo. The wood grain shows through the photo, giving it a really cool look, and this method is super simple, with no transfer medium or messy paper removal required!

This is the absolute easiest way to transfer a photo to wood! No messy glue and it only takes a few minutes. Easy wood photo transfer tutorial.

8. To make a special photo look even more special, learn how to turn a photo into a painting using Photoshop Elements. This photo gift idea is perfect for weddings or anniversaries!

A wedding photo that\'s been made to look like a painting

9. Remember a favorite destination with this photo text pillow tutorial, which shows you how to put a scenic photo into words which you then transfer onto fabric.

A DIY pillow with pom pom trim around the edge and the word LOVE on it, letters filled with photo of a sunset

10. For a photo gift everyone will appreciate, make an easy DIY photo calendar! The instructions for this calendar come with free templates so you can print out the calendars and add your photos. You’ll even find directions for how to turn the photos into magnets.

Photo gift idea: Mini photo calendar on a small easel

11. For an heirloom gift, consider making a photo blanket. A blanket allows you to keep a number of favorite photos in a place you’ll see them every day! Click here for instructions on customizing your own photo collage and printing it on fabric, or check out Collage.com for an easy alternative.

This is gorgeous! How to make a photo collage quilt or blanket using Photoshop Elements. I really want to make one!

12. Have you seen the tutorials that show you how to turn a large popsicle stick into a bracelet? Well, this tutorial shows you how to add a strip of photos for a cute DIY photo bracelet. This photo craft would be a great one for kids to make for mom or grandma.

DIY popsicle stick bracelet with photos on it

13. Here’s another fun photo craft for kids: use Photoshop Elements to turn your photos into personalized coloring pages! Kids will love getting to color in pictures of themselves. You could make a number of pages and put them together in a book for a really fun DIY gift.

Photo and coloring page that\'s been made from it

14. This clothespin photo hanger is a really easy way to showcase 20-30 of your favorite pictures. It’s easy to make with square dowels, some twine, and mini clothespins.

DIY clothespin photo display craft idea

15. Make a pop art photo t-shirt using iron on transfer paper. I made a tee shirt with a photo of my daughter’s favorite stuffed animal on it!

This is cool! Turn one of your photos into pop art in just a few clicks using Photoshop Elements. Makes a cute t-shirt!

16. Learn how to make this giant picture collage bulletin board with a secret supply from the home improvement store that will only cost you about $15!

Large DIY bulletin board filled with photos above a couch

17. Make giving a gift card a little more special with these adorable photo gift card holders. Click through the link for full instructions for this photo craft.

Fun ways to give gift cards to teachers. Easy and practical teacher appreciation gift ideas. Gift card presentation.

18. The photo luminaries from Our Best Bites are made with vellum and turn out so pretty.

DIY photo candles craft

19. Check out this tutorial for making a photo puzzle box. This would make a great Christmas or birthday gift for the kids in your family.

Photo puzzle craft: photo transferred onto blocks that can be rearranged

20. These photo collage letters from Anything & Everything would be so much fun to make!

Large wood letters with photos decoupaged on them

Even more photo crafts

Ok, that’s the first 20 photo crafts, now click here for 20 more DIY photo craft ideas, including photo coasters, a photo covered lamp shade, a photo frame memory wreath, photo phone case, and more!

Want even more photo ideas? Click here for 20 handmade photo frame ideas, and click here for 20 cool photo display ideas. And don’t forget to check out the photography archives for over a hundred photography and photo related tutorials!

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  1. Taylor Hansen says

    July 9, 2020 at 10:07 am

    I’m glad you talked about making a collage bulletin board as a gift. My mom’s birthday is coming up this month and I want to make a collage of her and our family. I’ll be sure to find a good photo collage template that I can get started with.

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