A DIY Photo Display for Father’s Day
Looking for a thoughtful gift idea for Father’s Day? This creative wall photo display, made with upcycled BBQ grills is perfect for his vintage photos!
Father’s Day is next month! To help you get ready, I’ve come up with a fun DIY suggestions for dad’s day! As fathers get older they acquire a lot of “stuff”. I don’t think they need more ties or beer mugs. My suggestion is for a more personalized gift and it involves wrapping it up (my favorite craft). A thoughtful DIY photo display for Father’s Day!
You may remember that I had found an old barbecue grill in my basement a while back. I used parts of it to make a planter.
Well I had plenty more parts left over. This time around I used the round metal rack parts. There were two of them which I spray painted black.
Then my alter ego, “The Twine Lady” took over and wrapped each grill.
And then joined them together.
A little chalk board sign adds the finishing touch!
Here is the result. Of course it doesn’t look like much till I add…
…photographs. A photo display. This makes it personalized and has special meaning for dad!
“The Twine Lady” at age four.
The mini clothespins give it a rustic touch that compliments the twine while making it super easy to change out the photographs.
Dad can hang this beauty of a photo display on his wall and just stare at our lovely mugs all day long! Or if he’s mad at one of us, he can take the photo down. So much easier than frames!
Well, that is how I am wrapping it up for Father’s Day! As you can see it is an easy DIY with loads of charm and character because the Twine Lady made it. And it has your mugs to boot! What else could dad possibly ask for?
You can see all my Barbecue Grill Projects Below.
Hi Mary, I don’t know how you manage to come up with all these great upcycling ideas! I can’t imagine why people call you ‘The Twine Lady’ though!…Okay, maybe I do.
I have been laughed at for using twine to secure gifts, but I think it looks nice.
xx
Debbie, I see all these ideas in my sleep…lol! I love the look of twine it is rustic and simple. I don’t get people who do not appreciate simple after all we live in the country and near the farmland.
I found your site from the #sustainablesunday linkup. I really like the look of this I would have never guessed it came from a grill! I may have to see if I can find some to do this for me!
I hope you do find something like this. My box has so many pieces I am going to repurpose them all!
So adorable. I love all those old pics, as well.
Thank you so much Rebecca. We have to keep dad happy! 🙂
What a fun idea for Dad! And I love all the great old pictures! #sustainablesundays
And he’ll be able to look at us all and throw darts if he gets mad…lol.
Only you could come up with this great idea, Mary! This is totally awesome. You just shine with your creativity!
Thanks so much Carol. This coming from the master! 🙂
I really liked your idea! This would be great for my fathers lab in our country house! I still though have no idea for my present this year!
Well, if you find any kind of grid you can do this project. It doesn’t have to be from a barbecue. Good luck on finding something and keep us posted.
I love this idea!! Thanks for sharing on the DIY Party!!
Thank you Helen.
Mary, this is just wonderful! How creative and what a unique piece. Pinned and Tweeted. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
Thank you Beverly for your kind words.
Absolutely genius I love it.
Thanks Darlene. I’m glad I’m using up the grill pieces.
Mary you are so resourceful! I just love this ~ pinning! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm!
Thank you Cecilia. it was an easy one.
Mary you have the patience of a saint my lovely. All that wrapping…arrrgh! Thanks for sharing this one with me at Five Star Frou-Frou. Mimi xxx
Mimi, wrapping can be cathartic and calming. Others knit, I wrap…hahaha!
What a great way of reusing the items you already have to make something new – I love it! Homemade gifts are always the best #sharethejoy
Always the best Amanda, and the pride that the kids have upon giving it is immeasurable.
This is so totally cool! I already thought it was cute wall art…but, then, you added the photos! I never in a million years would have thought of that myself. I enjoy your creations so much. They bring me all kinds of joy. Thank you for sharing with #ShareTheJoyLinky!
We have to get maximum use out of it. I like the idea of wall art Regina. We can always change out the photos and add other things too.
You are the most creative twine lady I know. Excellent repurpose! I think I’d like to wrap one up for myself . . . if I could find a grill as clean as yours. Love the mugs reference too. Pinning & tweeting to share!
And I am probably the only twine lady you know. I don’t think there is anyone else out there with that nickname. Thanks for the sweet compliment.
Mary, this is fantastic!!! What a great way to repurpose those grill grates- thank you for linking up to Talk of the Town!
Thanks Sara and it was an easy one too.
What a great idea, Mary! I love how it turned out with the pictures.
Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight).
~ Megin of VMG206
Thanks Megin. It was an easy project and I’m sure dad will love it.
Thanks for sharing on Peace Love, Linkup! I’m happy to tell you that this post will be featured on our next linky, which goes live Friday at 6! Grab a button and share anything else you have going on! : )
Thank you Ashleigh. I will be over to check it out. Thanks for the feature.
I seriously love this project so much! Thanks for linking up to the Creative Gallery! Pinned a bunch and featuring you on Sunday. =)
Thank you so much Ashley. It’s always a pleasure to visit your party.
What a cute idea! Thanks for linking up at #SustainableSundays
Danielle as long as I can use up the parts I’m happy.
I loved the planter you made with the base of this grill. This is so cute though! Love the idea of a ‘manly’ hanger.
He absolutely loves it. He get to look at all his favorite people and if he gets bored with us he can just switch us out…haha!