BEST Picture Frame Hanging Tip
This is the BEST picture frame hanging tip, and it is going to be a lifesaver for you!
Hang a picture in the right place the FIRST time!
It also makes DIY gallery walls a breeze to create.
This little tip may just change your life!
Okay, maybe I'm being a little over dramatic. Maybe...
But you WILL love this picture frame hanging tip for creating easy gallery walls!
Where I learned this tip:
While on maternity leave, I had HGTV on in the background nearly every day.
On one of those days I happened to look up when Get It Sold with Sabrina Soto (sadly no longer airing) where Sabrina stages homes for hopes of a quicker sale.
Well, she was preparing to hang picture frames on the wall when she whipped out this homemade tool to mark the perfect placement of the frame on the wall!
So I decided to make my own version of this handy tool, and it is truly the best way to hang a picture frame for accuracy!
BEST Picture Frame Hanging Tip Supplies
Sabrina had a long piece of wood that looked like an extra thick paint stirrer, and to one end she had a screw screwed into it.
I decided to make a scaled down version with a nail and a clothespin (affiliate link) since most of the photos I hang aren't any larger than an 8x10.
I simply hammered a nail into a clothespin.
And if you're curious as to why I used a clothespin its because
1) I have a ton of them and
2) Because the one end can double as an extra thick piece of wood so my nail will stay nice and straight when I use it.
How to Use BEST Picture Frame Hanging Tip
To use my little contraption, I hung the nail in the hook on the back of the frame...
It will catch over the head of the nail so be sure you're using one with a large head.
(i.e. NOT a finishing nail.)
Then I held the frame up on the wall and decided where I wanted it to go.
When I knew where I wanted the frame to go I simply gave the top of the frame a light tap...
You don't need to hit it hard.
The nail is sharp and will make a mark on your wall with just a small amount of pressure
The tap will push the nail into the wall leaving a marker for where I need put my nail to hold the frame!
Did you just have a "why didn't I think of that moment?"
I only ask because I SO did when I saw this on television!
Now do you see why I call it the BEST picture frame hanging tip?
This little BEST picture frame hanging tip worked like a charm on my son's new photo collage!
Each and every photo evenly spaced and hung right on the first try!
Creating a gallery wall from scratch is a piece of cake now!
Seriously, this is the EASIEST way to hang a picture frame accurately the FIRST time.
>> See where I party! <<
Thanks for sharing this awesome tip. I can see where this would be a duh moment. Love the idea. I followed you over from the Sew Woodsy link party and am glad I did.
Hugs
Roxanne
picture frames
Awe this is a wonderful idea! Thank you for linking up at Sew Woodsy last week. Hope you'll join us again tomorrow!
Thanks for sharing! I was wondering why I had not thought of this myself and decided...I'm just glad somebody did and shared it.
This so DID change my life! Thank you for this awesome tip! LOVE IT!
This tip totally changed my life! But seriously, this is completely genius and I'm thrilled because I already have everything that I need to make it! Thanks for the inspiration!
A very handy tip! Thanks for sharing. Pinning it to keep this idea with me forever.
-Tanya
http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/
I love practical info. And yes, like all the others-brillant! Why didn't I think of that?!? š
Stopping by from DavisDomestications.blogspot.com
Duh! Love it and yes, why didn't I think of it?! Thx for sharing!
Such a great idea!
Great tip! Such a genius little contraption!! I wish I had this when I was trying to arrange my shell wall art!
Saw you on Craft-o-maniac!!
http://www.releasemecreate.blogspot.com
This is such a useful tip. I know I have spent so much time trying to figure out just where to place the nail. Thanks for linking up last week at Lines Across My Face. I hope to see you back this week!
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/07/craft-link-party-2-cure-for-common.html
š Rachel
Thanks for sharing. I never would have thought of it. I will be using that when I do my daughter's picture wall this week.
Genius! Thanks for sharing!
That is a great tip! Thanks for sharing. Now I won't have to have six or seven nail holes in the wall before I get the picture hung right! š
Seriously brilliant...way to DIY! š
Very handy idea! Thanks for sharing it.
Great idea for hanging pics! I am sure MAAAAANY of us can benefit from this! I would love if you would share this post at my HomeMade Monday blog party at http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/2011/07/28/savvy-homemade-monday-party-1/
I am a new follower!
woww..so smart. thank you for sharing!
lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
Oh yes, this is awesome. Thanks for sharing the idea!
you are right... you can also find latest placement papers online.
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GENIUS!
thank you SOOOOO much for sharing! š
Wow! That is such a great idea! I am going to use this! I have a bunch of holes I need to patch that are hiding behind picture frames because the nails were in the wrong spots. š Thanks for sharing this wonderful tip!
Brilliant! I'm pinning it on pinterest.
You're right, I do love it! (Should save some random holes in my wall, ahem...)
Jacqueling (visiting from Shabby Creek)
Genius! Love your gallery wall. It just gave me the idea to add a shelf into the middle of mine and put a big wooden R for our last name on it! Thanks for the inspiration š
Seriously?? How smart are you??? This is so great. No more "eyeing" it and hoping it works out! Thanks Michele!
Okay. This is genius. Hooray for fewer holes in my walls from re-hanging pictures because I put the nail in the wrong spot!!!
Pure genius! Thank you so much for sharing!
Jill of oursevendwarfs.com
Hi Michelle-
This is such a great tip. I remember seeing it on Get It Sold and forgot all about it. I am going to make one right now, so it is handy the next time I need it. I added the link to this post on my DIY Daily page.
My best-Diane
Thanks for sharing this awesome tip. I can see where this would be a duh moment. Love the idea. I followed you over from the Sew Woodsy link party and am glad I did.
Hugs
Brenda
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great tip! Thanks!
Awwwwwww!
YOU just changed my life!!!
right now I have that dramatic cipmunk's face awwww
Amazing!
Will make my tool tomorrow morning first thing!
Thanks!
My husband will love this! Ha! He's the one who hangs my pictures. I won't let on I may be able to do it myself with your handy tool.
This is a great tip. I can't wait to try it!! Thanks for sharing it.
Ruth
All I have to say is Duh! So Simple but SO USEFUL! Thank you so much! I bet there are products out there like this only they prob cost $20. This will definitely make picture hanging fly by! I'm stopping by from the Tip Me Tuesday party. I would love for you to link this up to My Favorite Things party! It's going on all week,
& be sure to check out my giveaway too!
Thanks
~Iffy~
http://www.stayathomenation.blogspot.com
That is such a great idea. I hope I can remember it the next time I have a frame to hang. hmm, on second thought, maybe I should go make the clothespin nail thingy and put that with the hammer to help me remember.
wow! Thanks for sharing that great tip!! your photo wall turned out amazing!! great job!
I am visiting via Someday Crafts.
This is a fantastic tip! Thank you so much for sharing.
Happy Tuesday!
This is basically GENIOUS!!!!
Okay, I LOVE Sabrina Soto and HGTV!! Love this tip... great idea! I'm sad for you that your maternity leave is coming to an end. It feels like your little guy just got here!!
Brilliant! I always try to put the tip of a broken crayon on the hook and then press it against the wall to see the mark, but this is sooo much smarter.
At first I was like 'wait.. what?' and had to reread it but that is amazing! So much easier than measuring than guessing where to start poking it in.
Well that's really smart! I am going to try this!
Augh... I've always done this by just holding the nail where the hanger was and do my best to make a mark in the wall. Not nearly as easy as this!!! I'm definitely using this one!!
Apparently I need to watch TV more often! I would have never thought of something like that, and I have a hate love relationship with hanging pictures. Thank you so much for sharing! š xo
Great tip!
AH! Great idea!! I'll remember this. Thanks!
Pure genius!
awesome tip! thanks so much michele!
gail
wow great tip! i would have never though of that, and it's so simple! thanks for sharing š
xo dana
thewonderforest.com