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Antique Door Photo Display with Snapbox Prints

April 6, 2015 by Cassie 51 Comments

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Snapbox Prints provided me with prints for this post.  All opinions are my own.

Happy Monday!  Hope you all had an amazing Easter weekend!  We enjoyed gorgeous weather and an awesome Easter Sunday, partaking in what’s become my favorite Easter tradition- the kickball game in my parents’ back yard!  It’s small, and fun, and we all give it our best and laugh at each other ourselves.  It’s the stuff of memories!

Speaking of memories, I am excited to share a post with you today about displaying your photos.  I have been dragging my feet in getting family photos up on our walls, not because I didn’t want them there, but because I am never certain of the layout I want, or which photos to choose.  (We were lucky enough to have several beautiful photos to choose from that Eddie of Jalapeno Photography took for us.)  I decided to use an antique door and hang some vintage gold frames filled with black and white photos.  I had found a set of gold frames with vintage art at a yard sale a couple years ago, and I loved that they were gold, vintage, and a set.  I’d been holding onto them for a while, just waiting for the right photos and space.

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As you can see above, each photo is framed out with a border.  I had an odd frame size (each measured 10×15) and wasn’t sure how I was going to find the right mat to work for my project.  Snapbox Prints offers fine art paper prints that each have a 3″ border around the photo print.  The fine art paper is a great card stock quality matte paper that is perfect when you don’t want to use a matt as well; the border serves as a mat.  Here’s a look at what the paper looks like to give you an idea.  You can see it has a great texture and finish.

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Each print came individually wrapped for protection.  I love that feature, because so many times I have ordered prints only to have them all stacked which can damage the photo quality.

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I also want to mention that if you don’t have frames you want to use (I had very specific frames in mind since I wanted true vintage gold), you can order your prints framed as well, so all you have to do when they arrive is display them!

So now let’s get back to the actual display itself.  I brought home this chippy old door and gave it a good scrubbing before I brought it into the house, and cleaned off any loose chips of paint for safety purposes.  I leaned it in the corner I wanted to place it in the living room and worked on what layout of frames would work best with it prior to even ordering prints so I knew what orientation I needed to order.

It turned out that three frames horizontally on the top panel of the door was perfect.  I laid them out evenly, and nailed directly into the door to hang and align properly.

doorbefore1PinWith the layout set up, I looked through all of my photos from our two sessions with Jalapeno Photography and selected one of each child, and one of me and Chris that all laid horizontally.  I uploaded my photos to Snapbox Prints and ordered 8×10, so that I was left with plenty of border on each print (which I planned to trim to fit my odd sized frames).

When the prints arrived just a few days later, I was so excited to get to work and finally display them!  I took my three vintage frames down and removed the vintage art.

Each frame had its original framing paper still mostly in tact, but it was dry and brittle.  The first one I tore out, but that made a mess with little dry paper shreds everywhere.

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I learned my lesson and with the second two, I used a razor to cut the paper out with nice straight lines.doorbefore4Pin

Once the paper was removed, I was able to see what laid underneath, a nice thick piece of cardboard and nails to hold it all in place.

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Everything was in pretty good shape, so I was able to just bend the nails back a bit and take out the cardboard.  Underneath I discovered that the “prints” that were framed were actually calendar pages from the 1950’s.  I thought that was pretty cool- and two of them were April, which I thought was very neat as well.

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I removed the old prints and cleaned the glass thoroughly on both sides.  To get my own prints the perfect size, I used the cardboard backing and centered it over my own prints, one at a time.
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I used a pencil to draw a faint outline of the cardboard backing.doorbefore8PinI then used scissors to trim away the excess.  As an afterthought, I should have used my rotary cutter and will do that in the future.  My scissors worked well, but the rotary cutter would be easy!

Once they were trimmed properly, I placed my prints in the frames, secured the backing in place with the nails again, and hung them on my door.

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I love the way this door adds character to that empty corner with its chippiness…

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And now I finally have family photos on display and I didn’t even have to make holes in the wall.  Come to think of it, this would be a great solution for renters.

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You might also spy some other changes that have happened in the living room, like the new rug…. I am still working in there, but trust me once I have it where I want it, I’ll be sharing a full update!

I also want to mention that my friend Brynne of is sharing an amazing Snapbox project today and tomorrow!  Today she’s talking about how to prepare vintage images for large format printing.  Head over to The Gathered Home to check it out- I got a sneak peek of this project and it is AWESOME.

Thank you so much to Snapbox Prints for providing me with fine art prints for this post!

 

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    April 6, 2015 at 6:59 am

    It looks fantastic! I love it paired with the chair and lamp. Such a pretty seating vignette.

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      thank you so much! i am really happy with this room at the moment!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    April 6, 2015 at 7:55 am

    Looks awesome Cassie. Naomi just told me last week that i need to figure out how to get some photos of us up on the walls. She says people cant tell who live here when they walk in. Im like obviously they walked into our house! I just really dont like pictures on walls. I prefer art on walls and pictures in frames on tables. Although im not averse to black and white photos incorporated in a gallery wall, so that may happen. I love how you have yours displayed on on the door.

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      thank you so much, my friend! i am excited to finally have some photos up of my kids!

      Reply
  3. Dana says

    April 6, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Neat solution to matting! The gold frames look really pretty against your chippy door. Gotta love having those sweet smilin’ faces staring at ya!

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      thank you so much- i sure do love those faces the most! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jessica says

    April 6, 2015 at 8:39 am

    There is something about an antique door that just screams Home. I love how you incorporated it into the space and the photo technique used. It looks great, Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      thank you so much, jessica!

      Reply
  5. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    April 6, 2015 at 9:03 am

    What a clever idea to display on the door, and the quality of the prints looks fantastic!

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      thank you so much, jennifer! they really are fabulous quality!

      Reply
  6. Lisa @ Lisas Creative Designs says

    April 6, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Love it! The photos are just wonderful. I love the black and white look. I really love how you used the vintage door. I have used them in so many different projects. I think my favorite one is my upholstered headboard in my master bedroom. It started out as a vintage door. I have also made tables and other things out of them. I always have my eye out for beautiful vintage doors. 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:26 pm

      thank you so much, lisa! it is great when you can use them for new projects and keep them fresh!

      Reply
  7. Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says

    April 6, 2015 at 9:58 am

    cute corner! I like that you dont have to put holes in the wall..i’m such a spaz about that! and what do you know i have two old doors just laying around the garage! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      right?!?! i agree- less holes the better! 😉

      Reply
  8. Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says

    April 6, 2015 at 10:02 am

    So cute! This style fits in with your home seamlessly!

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      thank you, kenz!

      Reply
  9. Kristin @ Bliss at Home says

    April 6, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Those are great frames 🙂 I love the shots of your kiddos, they are adorable! xo

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      thank you! i love the frames and was happy to finally put them to use! and i love my kiddos, too. 😉

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    April 6, 2015 at 10:46 am

    I love this post so so so much! The incredible texture of those prints, the black and white, the antique gold, and the chippy door are all so perfect together! Just stunning!

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      aaaaaw, thank you soooo much! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    April 6, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Love it! That little corner has come together perfectly.

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      thank you so much, shelley!

      Reply
  12. kirby carespodi says

    April 6, 2015 at 11:32 am

    That calendar? Older than I am. Didn’t think that was possible. (PS. My parents had those Currier and Ives calendars the whole time I was growing up. *sniff*)

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      ha! you are too funny! yes, i love the old currier and ives prints. i think i am going to take them to the barn for the april sale. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Trisha D. @Black and White Obsession says

    April 6, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    I must admit, I’m pretty jealous of your photographer– Jalapeno Photography! They really have an eye for capturing a unique perspective!

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      she’s super talented! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    April 6, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    LOVE the door display idea! I also love the chunky border you chose for your prints. The quality looks great too!

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    • Cassie says

      April 6, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      thank you so much- it really is great quality! i am so happy!

      Reply
  15. [email protected] says

    April 6, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Ooo, this is so pretty! I want one. I have a door in my basement. Now I just to figure out where to lean it all nonchalantly like yours!

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    • Cassie says

      April 8, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      there ya go! i worked hard on that nonchalance. 😉

      Reply
  16. Corinna - For My Love Of says

    April 6, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Wow! What a pretty display! It suits your home so well.

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    • Cassie says

      April 8, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      thank you, corinna!

      Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    April 7, 2015 at 11:19 am

    I adore how this looks – such a fun project to use photos.

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    • Cassie says

      April 8, 2015 at 7:20 pm

      thank you, kim!

      Reply
  18. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    April 7, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    My mom has one of those calendars as well as a framed print of one we found a while back at your barn. I like how you used the vintage frames on your family pics though! Looks so pretty!

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    • Cassie says

      April 8, 2015 at 7:19 pm

      thank you, jessica!

      Reply
  19. megan says

    April 7, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    I love this idea. The prints turned out beautifully and look perfect in the frames.

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    • Cassie says

      April 8, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      thank you, megan!

      Reply
  20. Gretchen says

    April 7, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    I’m TERRIBLE about updating the family pictures I have displayed! Your door and photos look great!

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    • Cassie says

      April 8, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      thank you, gretchen! glad i am not the only one!

      Reply
  21. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    April 8, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Love it!! Those little hummingbirds are awesome!

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    • Cassie says

      April 12, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      thank you! i love those guys! they were around the chalkboard and i readjusted them when i put the door in its place. because they just make that little corner!

      Reply
  22. Gwen says

    April 9, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    We need to have new photographs so bad! I love the door and the vintage frames!

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    • Cassie says

      April 12, 2015 at 7:17 pm

      thank you! you should do them- you won’t regret it!

      Reply
  23. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    April 10, 2015 at 12:08 am

    Such a cool idea – love how it looks in your room!!

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    • Cassie says

      April 12, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      thank you so much, kris!

      Reply
  24. Krystine www.KrystineEdwards.com/blog says

    April 13, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Another brilliant project by you!!! I love the frames and I had no idea about printing on paper like that! Definitely on my very long to do list now!

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    • Cassie says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:10 am

      aaaaw, thank you so much, krystine!

      Reply

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