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Pop Quiz: ย What’s the most important thing about a blog post? ย 


Sure…the answer should be content. ย 
In reality, the answer is pictures! ย Pictures are what capture a reader’s attention and makes them actually read your content.ย 


Now, you all know that I am, at best, an amateur photographer. ย Mathlete tends to do the photography on a lot of our projects because he has some training compared to my complete lack of training.ย 
You’ll also notice you see a lot of random backdrops to the pictures here…hello patio door.

So, I set out to make my own photo backdrop so you’d see less of my patio door and other random household items.ย 
I picked up some balsam wood panels from Michaels {cue Tori Spelling saying “the arts and crafts store”}

Fitting I am using my couch as a backdrop in a post about backdrops, no?

I had Lowe’s paint match one of their samples to Benjamin Moore Moonshine {I love BM paints but I happened to be in Lowes and the paint match saved me a trip.}

Two coats onto my panels and they were ready

Mathlete had some extra wood from our basement reno so he cut two pieces for me to secure my panels together with.

I borrowed some wood glue from Rock Boy and glued the pieces of wood to the back of the panels. {No wood glue for a wood project = major DIY fail!}

I put pressure on them using some high-tech tools…pots and pans

All dry the next morning and ready for the spotlight

I love the moonshine’s slight grayish color. ย And I purposely positioned them so the cracks show

Now I have backdrop for when I finally learn to use the camera the right way ๐Ÿ™‚

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36 Comments

  1. Nice backdrop! Once I get a better camera, I’ll have to try this. Apparently the weekend was a great time for everyone to catch up on their home projects. I spent all weekend working on a new jewelry organizer.

  2. Looks pretty awesome to me! (I’ve been using my fridge!….I really need to stop that!)

  3. Great idea, it looks fantastic. I usually use my workdesk and you can see pots of pens in the background!

  4. It can be tricky to come up with good backdrops, especially if you like to take things outside for good light and then it ends up raining. The non-competing backdrop does provide a nice contrast to the item. Good work!
    Liz

  5. this is a great idea. i’m ALWAYS trying to beautify things in the background when i take pictures.

  6. Nice idea! It gives a neutral background with some interest and is easy and cost effective, too. I’m pinning this for future reference. I found your link at Elizabeth and Company.

  7. Love this project – such a great idea for bloggers. I can’t wait to share it with my readers. Appreciate you linking up to Show and Tell at SNAP!

    xoxo, Tauni

  8. Thanks so much for sharing your tip and project with us at Someday Crafts. I will be featuring your blog tonight on our blog. Please stop back in and grab a Featured at Someday Crafts Button for your blog. Thanks for the inspiration!

  9. What a great idea! I LOVE that you used glue. Totally something I would do with the pots and pans!

    Hilary @ Measure Once, Cut Twice

  10. Looks great! I need to make a backdrop or two someday. Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

  11. Love it! So pretty! I even have that paint color. ๐Ÿ˜‰ I only have a large backdrop so this is such a great idea for smaller scale items. Thanks so much for sharing!

  12. Great Idea! It looks like it would be much easier to handle than one of those light boxes and cuter also.
    โ™ฅ Terrie โ™ฅ

  13. Looks great! I need to do something to improve my pictures. Maybe I’ll try this. I’m hosting a linky party “One Creative Weekend” at OneCreativeMommy.com. I’d love for you to visit and link up this idea and/or anything else you’d like to share.

  14. Such great idea! I ned to do this as well. Always learning! Stopping by via Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. What a great idea. I need to make a backdrop for my photos. Thanks for linking to the Home Decor and Organizing Link Party. I’m featuring this on my blog today.

  16. Love, LOVE this! I have been looking for good backdrops for my projects. Sometimes I thumbtack fabric to the wall, but usually my pictures feature random backgrounds and craft supplies that find their way into the shot. Can’t wait for payday to go get some basam wood!

  17. Well, look at you! Fantastic. Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again tomorrow. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

  18. I have making neat backdrops on my to-do list, hope that I can get around to making one as great as yours! Thanks for linking up this week!