Today I’m excited to share one of my photography DIY projects. It’s a simple backdrop that just about anyone can create themselves. If you’re looking to use it as a party backdrop or just simply setting up a casual setting and using it with your iPhone, any of these options would make for a perfect picture! The total cost ended up coming to about $30, so it won’t break the bank either! I had to buy my own fabric, but if you’ve got leftover scraps around the house, or want to use vintage fabric, that will lower the cost even more!
Supplies:
3-4 different patterned fabrics (about 2.5 yards each)
Jute String
Scissors
Directions:
Once you’ve chosen your fabric, simply cut a 1 inch slit about 2 inches from the edge of the fabric. This cut will allow you to rip the remaining fabric, giving you a 7.5ft long, 2inch wide fabric strip. Continue this cut and rip technique until you have torn all of your fabric strips. Once you have your pile of fabric strips, you will now begin stringing them onto your jute string. Take one strip at a time and tie a knot around the jute string. Continue this until all fabric strips are tied onto the jute string. Sit back, and enjoy!
Since I use this backdrop for many different photography sessions, I chose a gender neutral color scheme. The fun part about this project is I can always go back and add different patterns and colors to the same backdrop. All I have to do is add more fabric, or un-tie a few knots and take away the fabric I don’t want. Super easy and versatile!
Here are a few more photos of the final product:
And here is an example of the backdrop being used in one of my newborn sessions:
Hope y’all enjoyed today’s tutorial!
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53 Comments
Super sweet and I love your chosen printed fabrics!
Super cute idea! I love the fonts you use on your pictures, too. Very fun!
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WOW!! Amy that is a gorgeous backdrop!! You did a fabulous job, and I love the colors. So pretty and perfect for the infant photos! Thanks for linking up to the DIY Sunday Showcase! PINNED!
This is a great idea and looks like it would be fun to make as well.
What a sweet photograph! Love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing at The Scoop!…hugs…Debbie
What a cute backdrop! The possibilities are endless with this as you could make them in any theme or color. Love the idea, Thanks!
KC
Thanks!! It would be fun for 4th of July too! Just switch up the color scheme:)
Just love it! Thanks for sharing.
That is adorable! How did you think that up? Great idea!
Brenda
Thanks so much!! It’s SUPER easy too:)
Hi Amy,
I love this very much. I am pinning it.
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Ellya
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Oh wow, what a precious picture. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
What a fun and versatile idea. So many ways it could be used!
Perfect idea for our daughter’s next birthday portrait. Thanks for the inspiration!
Fantastic idea! Thank you oh.so.much for sharing!
Allison {slippersbyday.blogspot.ca}
this would be so cute at a bday party! love this:)
Hello Friend!
I’m stopping by today from the Made In A Day blog hop. This is so pretty and I love how easy it looks to do. Happy Tuesday!
– Ang
http://www.jugglingactmama.com
So cute and you make it look so easy! I hope I can make one soon and start using it for the rest of the summer and fall!
Wow, I love this idea. Your fabric choices were great.
Have a great week,
Bev
Totally adorable! Thanks for the great tutorial and sharing with us at Give Me The Goods!
Dimples & Pig Tales
This is so fabulous – thank you for sharing!
Super cute! Love the colors you picked. I am terrible at coordinating colors, so I will probably just use the same ones you did, lol! Thanks for sharing!
I co-host a photography link party and would love for you to share this!
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Have a lovely night 🙂
Oh my goodness, Amy! I made one of these for a bridal shower (http://craftivitydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/06/vintage-bridal-shower-menu-free.html), and have used it to decorate a craft show booth but I never even thought about using it for a photo backdrop! Great idea. LOVE the mix of colors that you used.
I’ve been looking for something like this for my daughter’s upcoming birthday party. This is perfect!
Very awesome! And the backdrop is nice, too. Best wishes, Miss bee.. Linda
Come share at What to do Weekends Party also.
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This is really, REALLY cute! And it would make a really awesome curtain for any room! Visiting from My Repurposed Life.
Cute photography backdrop! Pinning it.
I love this idea! It can be used for so many things! Love that sweet newborn as well! So precious!
What a pretty backdrop with great colors! And what a darling baby!
It really is a beautiful back drop! I love that it can be changed up to fit what you’re photographing!
What a fantastic idea! I’m always needing photo backdrops. This is darling! Thanks so much for sharing your great idea. Happy Monday to you!
I love it! Awesome photography!
You were my pick for a feature this week at Give Me The Goods! I just love your simple backdrop! Come by and grab your featured button!
Dimples & Pig Tales
This is just gorgeous!!! Featuring later today.
XO
Kristin
Congrats!! You have been featured at The DIY Dreamer!! YAY! Come on over and grab your featured button, you deserve it 🙂
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Love it! And, I especially love how easy it is. I think I have the perfect spot for something like this!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
i’m completely smitten with this….for photo backdrop or just decor….love!
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Love this idea!
I featured your cute photo backdrop on Mod Mix Monday at Mod Vintage Life!
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That is absolutely gorgeous! Coming over from the Inspire Me link party.
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
Oh my gosh! I LOVE your backdrop! It’s lovely, especially with such a sweet little baby in front of it!
Thanks for sharing!!
Hey Amy! I love this! Thanks for sharing – I pinned it!
This is beautiful!! I love the fabrics you chose.
I featured this today in my party round-up: http://www.52mantels.com/2013/07/party-ideas-inspiration.html
This is adorable–I’d love to have this up for a party! Thanks for the fantastic idea. 🙂
xoxo
Michelle @ Ya Gotta Have a Hobby
Found you via Found you via Photog Show and Tell #5. May be I could try this with my older kids too.
Just found your blog…so many wonderful things! I LOVE this idea…thanks for sharing! I’m your newest follower! Yippppeeeee!
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