Jun 12th 2024
Summer is a time for creating lasting memories, from sun-soaked adventures to quiet moments in nature. As the season begins, think about how you will be transforming those captured moments into beautiful projects. Whether your photos are of beach outings, mountain hikes, or backyard barbecues, they deserve to be showcased in creative and meaningful ways.
Creating ways to showcase your memories of this summer is a fun way to beat the heat, so gather up your pictures and get started with these ideas.
1. Create Personalized Photo Calendars
The possibilities for photo calendars are endless. You can include pictures of your family if you’re giving the calendar out as a gift to a loved one. You can even create custom wall calendars featuring nature scenes or places and things that you found interesting.
Print several copies of the same calendar or you can make a unique calendar for each person on your gift list. Try to think of what photos will have meaning to the person you will present the calendar to. Adding individual photos to important dates like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays is a great way to make the calendar even more personal and meaningful.
2. Design Cards for Use Throughout the Year
Sending cards is a heartfelt way to let loved ones know you’re thinking of them. While cards are often given for special events, you can use your summer photos to create custom cards for any occasion. We’re big fans of printing out a set of cards that have a postcard look. Think of a simple solid border on a flat card featuring a stunning place.
Photo cards are perfect for mailing to the recipient with personalized messages. You can even keep a few handy so you can place them in the mailbox of a friend that needs a pick-me-up on a random day or leave one with the tip for your favorite server at a preferred restaurant.
3. Curate a Memory Wall with Summer Photos
Many homes have a memory wall on which new photos are added each year. Whether your memory wall is just starting or you’ve had one for a while, the summer pictures you took will highlight happier moments of the year. You can choose from printed photos to put into frames or you can go a step up with metal or acrylic wall decor that features your favorite summer pictures.
As you’re thinking about the grouping, consider choosing one primary image to use for the largest photo. Other images from the summer can be smaller sizes. Choose from several sizes of prints, acrylic wall decor, and metal wall décor so you can fully customize your space.
4. Show Off the Summer with a Coffee Table Book
Making a book of your summer pictures allows you to enjoy the pictures you took and share them with others. Photobooks are often conversation starters and they can help the members of your household relive their favorite memories from the Summer of 2024.
You aren’t limited to only making a photobook for your own home. You can create custom volumes that will mean the world to others. People who you made memories with over the summer might appreciate this heartfelt gift.
5. Highlight Summer Pictures with a Canvas Print
Transform your living space with a stunning canvas print showcasing your favorite moments from summer. Whether it's a cherished family vacation snapshot or a serene landscape captured during your outdoor adventures, a canvas print adds a unique, personal touch to any room. Consider featuring the vibrant colors of your homegrown garden's harvest or the breathtaking scenery from a memorable hike.
This allows you to blend your personal style with the natural beauty of summer. Canvas prints also make thoughtful gifts for loved ones. Choose from our selection of four sizes of hand stretched canvas sizes to suit any space. Each canvas is carefully coated for protection, ensuring durability and effortless maintenance, while enhancing the ambiance of your home.
6. Elevate Your Space with Canvas Prints of Summer Memories
Create individual photo prints of the snapshots you took this summer. Your children can use those prints to create a collage that highlights their summer.
Use summer photos to spark a project where your children create presentations about the places you visited or the activities you did. For example, a photo from a family hike can inspire a project where the kids research and present information about the types of trees or wildlife seen in the picture, turning a fun memory into an educational experience.
No matter what memories you have from this summer, we’re ready to help you turn them into beautiful, personalized projects. Beat the last of the summer heat with a creative, custom project that celebrates your summer experiences.
