DIY Gallery Wall

{UPDATE: Since this post, I've added a few more frames and prints to my DIY gallery wall. I'd love for you to check it out here!}

Do you remember when I posted about my 5 Things To DIY? Yeah, neither do I. As soon as I made that list and published it, life got insanely busy and none of those things got done. No pretty coasters, no coral entry table, no canvases hanging on my bedroom walls, and certainly no gallery wall present.

However, last Tuesday I had an afternoon of free time before heading home for Thanksgiving break. This was the perfect time to work on my gallery wall and hopefully knock it all out in one afternoon! I already had all of my supplies so it shouldn't take too long, right? Wrong.

I thought the actual hanging process would be quick and painless, which it was for the most part. However, I totally forgot to account for the time it would take to put photos in their frames, cut templates for each picture frame, apply hanging strips, and figure out the "perfect" arrangement.

 
Step One: gather materials
{I used Command hooks and strips because our apartment complex doesn't allow nails.}
 

Step Two: cut out templates for each frame

{I used some kraft paper I had laying around from a package I had received.}

Step Three: figure out the "perfect" arrangement on the frames
{This was essential because those Command hooks don't move much after they're stuck.}

Step Four: lightly tape up your templates
{Then, once they're up there feel free to move things around until you like how it looks.}

Step Five: hang your picture frames using those templates as guides
{After I had two of my frames hung, I ended up changing the arrangement a little bit.}

anchor print c/o Kitty Meow Boutique // I Love You print c/o After Nine to Five // Feather print via Yellow Heart Art // Blogging print via Parada Creations // Teddy Bear custom print c/o Diesel & Juice // Enjoy the Little Things via my shop // Q & I custom print c/o Art by Jacy

Isn't she a beauty? I seriously can't stop staring and admiring my hard work. I am so impressed with the way it turned out! I plan on purchasing some more frames in the upcoming months so I can add this print and this print, oh and this one.

{UPDATE: Since this post, I've added a few more frames and prints to my DIY gallery wall. I'd love for you to check it out here!}

Do you have a gallery wall in your home?

If not, does this make you want to start your own?

Today I'm linking up here.

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