Looking for some cool ways to display all those photos you have on your phone and in boxes? When it comes to awesome photo display, DIY photo albums are one of the best ways to present to cool pics. Do your photos the justice they deserve and showcase them properly by making one or more of these cool projects. Awesome looking and creative, these 34 homemade photo albums are coffee table and aww-worthy. Complete with easy to follow step by step tutorials, these homemade albums for photographs are some of our favorite crafts projects to make right now. With the holidays quickly approaching, we are thinking DIY Christmas gifts for Mom and Dad, the grandparents and all those other special people in your life who are sure to cherish having a special place with images and memories.
DIY Photo Albums
1. DIY Magnetic Album
Relive memories with this adorable DIY Magnetic Album from The Scrapper In Me. You’ll need chipboard, patterned papers, plain cardstock, embellishments, and of course the secret supply to make the closure. Make this mini travel album entirely from scratch. It has a handy magnetic cover, so it will stay shut when not in use. The body of the book is made using an accordion technique.
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3. DIY Brag Book
nalleshouse
What a lovely idea! This is a great project for using up some fabric scraps. It is also has very minimal sewing. The only sewing is for attaching the ribbon at the back and the zigzag stitch around the photos. I love the stitching around the photos. Great idea for Mother’s Day. You could leave out the sewing and just use glue for the photos and ribbon to make this a no sew project.
4. Mini Photo Album
Mini Photo Albums are very practical and customizable, the tiny size makes them easy to decorate. In this step by step tutorial you will learn how to make this Photo Album that you can give it like a gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Birthdays etc. With this handmade Album you can prove to your loved ones that you care about them & you are willing to create special gifts and not just buy them.
7. Accordion Photo Box
Learn how to make this cheap and easy DIY gift: an accordion photo memory box. It’s super fun and easy to make and comes together really quickly. It’s a perfect gift – think Father’s Day, or Grandparent’s Day, or mom’s birthday – and it can also be a perfect memento to make after a fun summer trip. Follow along with the complete step-by-step DIY tutorial from Sugar Bee Crafts.
8. Adorable DIY Photo Album
The DIY photo book turned out so cute – and was such a beautiful montage of all the experiences and memories. Create an awesome physical photo gallery that you can display somewhere in your home with the easy instructions from Shutterfly. Whether you want to relive your wedding day, baby’s first year, a fun school year or moments with your loved one, this easy album can be made in ten simple steps.
9. Creative Photo Album
Photo albums are such a precious thing to have, especially in a time when everything is becoming digitized. Nothing beats the feeling of flipping through a photo album. Just Craft DIY has got a great and creative way to relive the memories by coming up with this Creative Photo Album. Love it!
11. Family Photo Board Book
Do you love diy photo albums? This family photo board book idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the photo board book. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Abeautifulmess has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
13. Paper Lunch Bag Photo Album
This paper lunch bag photo album idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Thismamaloves to see every step.
14. DIY Pull Out Photo Album
fujifilm
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This diy pull out photo album idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
15. DIY Folding Envelope Mini Album
DIY Folding Envelope Mini Album – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Gatheringbeauty’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. Couple Love Book
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the couple love book. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Weddingchicks has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. DIY Travel Album
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this diy travel album idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Polkadotchair at the link.
19. DIY Photo Book Album
Happygoluckyblog nailed it with this diy photo book album idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the photo book album. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Happygoluckyblog for the complete recipe.
20. Tiny Travel Album In A Box
camillestyles
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this tiny travel album in a box idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. The complete step by step version is linked above.
21. Summer Mini Album
Ever crave a fun DIY? This summer mini album idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Maggieholmesdesign has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Upcycle an Old Book Into a Neat Photo Album
I have always loved fun crafts, and this upcycle an old book into a neat photo album idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. You can grab the whole recipe from Petapixel at the link.
23. Keepsake Photo Books
This keepsake photo books idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Makercrate to see every step.
24. DIY Elf On The Shelf Photo Album
Why make it complicated? This diy elf on the shelf photo album idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the shelf photo album. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Eighteen25 for the complete recipe.
25. Generations Album
marthastewart
Generations Album? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. The complete step by step version is linked above.
26. Instagram Photo Book
Here is a fun DIY, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Kerrymaymakes has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself. There’s a video for this one too, so check it out on YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok.
27. Photo Flip Flap Album
photojojo
From a quiet night in to a full house, this photo flip flap album idea works if you love fun crafts. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the flip flap album. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
28. DIY Photo Album from a Recycled Cereal Box
Try this diy photo album from a recycled cereal box idea next time you’re after a clear how-to. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Greenkidcrafts to see every step.
29. Photo Album For Mom
Createcraftlove really knows an easy tutorial, and this photo album for mom idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Createcraftlove for the complete recipe.
31. Postcard Photo Album
alamo
Looking for a fun DIY that actually works? This postcard photo album idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
32. Vintage Photo Album
I will admit it, I am obsessed with fun crafts, and this vintage photo album idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the vintage photo album. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Thebudgetsavvybride at the link.
35. Simple Homemade Photo Album
Simple Homemade Photo Album, and it is a good one. Just fun crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the photo album. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Littlehouseliving’s full tutorial for all the details.
