I’m always on the hunt for cute ways to display family photos. This wood block photo holder is one of my favorite methods ever! Learn how you can make your own out of scrap wood and display pictures all over your home tastefully with vintage-style!
supplies needed for THE Wood block photo holder
- 5×7 wood block
- Jute
- Family photo
- Glue gun
- Paint
- Cup of water
- Sandpaper
- An embellishment of choice (see more below)
how to make a wood block photo holder
complete STEP by STep video tutorial is inside southern crush creative club vip membership here.
This project was crafted by Celebrity Crafter: Chasida Williams
Celebrity Crafter’s Blog: Custom Southern Co-Vintage Finds
What embellishments can i use?
A good embellishment is what makes this project extra fun! Here are some ideas you can use to jazz up your photo holder.
- wood beads
- faux pearl
- brooch
- faux flowers
- faux greenery
WHERE CAN I DISPLAY MY WOOD BLOCK PHOTO HOLDER
Once you make this fun project, you’ll be displaying your family photos absolutely everywhere! Here are a few spots you can place this photo holder:
- bedside table
- bookshelves
- console table
- fireplace mantle
- desk
- picture ledge
- kitchen counter
- laundry room
- bathroom
Other fun Ways to display photos include:
- DIY Candles – How To Transfer Photos To Candles
- Easy Farmhouse Thrift Store Photo Frame
- Easy Two-Step Burlap Canvas Photo Frame
- “Sticky” Photo Frame Decor Idea
- Bows & Bling Photo Frame Decorating
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I especially love this project because there’s so much sentimental value!
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There are so many ways you can make this photo holder your own! I can’t wait to see how yours turns out.
>>>Leave your thoughts below in the comments please…
It’s so cute! What a great idea!
thank you so much!
This is such a cute rustic craft. I can’t wait to try it.
I have so many photos that need to be displayed. This is a beautiful way to do that. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!
Great ideas, I have lots of photos that need to be displayed!!
Love your website.
Sweet frame!
Love your creations. Thanks for sharing.
This she a cute idea….💜 it!
Cute idea. Thanks
I love this idea
I’ve been wanting to make a photo block like this one. Sprinkled!
Love this charming and simple way to display photos.
So simple, but such a pretty accent piece and awesome way to bring family photos into your decor!
Super cute! I would love this idea with napkin or fabric mod podged onto it.
very pretty
I could do 7 and have one for each of my sons’ families. I’m always getting loose pictures, and too many to frame.
I love messy bows, but I always forget the embellishments!
This is precious!
So cute!!
Oh I really love this! And this I can do! Thank you Melanie!
Very cute idea!
I’m really looking forward to my second craft a thon!
super cute and so easy
I just love this pic frame! It’s out of the box!!! Lol!!
I love this! I can’t wait to try it!
Love the photo holder will have to make this.