I recently received some super fun paper with the challenge to create something for back-to-school. I love a challenge!!! The paper from AstroBrights papers was so fun and bright, I thought it’d make an awesome photo backdrop – so that’s what I made…that paper is all about Creativity and Getting noticed – perfect!! This post may contain affiliate links.
Fun Idea for First Day of School Pictures
The traditional shot….
The fun jumping shot…..
Paper Photo Background Tutorial
And I’m here with a quick tutorial on how to make the backdrop. It’s pretty easy to make and has a huge visual impact. First grab some super bright paper.
Paper Cutting Instructions
Cut the paper in half longwise. Then cut into it about 1 inch apart, just not completely to the edge – you can see what I mean in the picture below:
Then from the other side, repeat but cut in between the cuts you already made – – see the picture below:
But cutting it that way, it makes the paper zig-zaggy – when you pick up the end you can see it…
Creating a Paper Backdrop
You’ll need lots and lots of zig zag strips cut and ready. Then staple the strips onto a board…
Then I clipped it to my makeshift backdrop – –
And took some pictures – so fun!! Here’s an idea of using a mini-chalkboard…
I kind of wish I would have hung it just a bit lower on the background so it went all the way to the ground, but the sitting shot is still cute:
What could you make with AstroBrights papers? And with back-to-school on the realm, possibilities are endless, a photo background is just the beginning!
If you love DIY Backdrop Ideas, you’ll need to check out:
How to Replace a Background in Photoshop Elements
I’m amazed what you did with that paper!! It’s bright and it’s just right for anything for children. Nice job. Linda
Perfect for school pictures!
first…LOVE IT! (specially the jumping shot)
and second. i need a babysitter like that.
I love astrobrights papers! I have used them in school for years to make signs or labels or pocket chart words. I also love their card stock! I use it for business, product tags, jewelry cards.
I have used Astrobrights papers for my printing needs, but love your backdrop idea. I never would have thought “out of the box” like that!
So many fun shots! I love the backpack in the background! This is so much more fun than the traditional front door picture!
Awesome! I love the pictures and like a few others I especially love the jumping shot. Great idea 🙂
This is so cute! It would be great for a birthday party, too. I would like to use this for my daughter’s birthday where she can take pics with her little friends.
What a fun backdrop that makes! Your girls are too cute with all their poses! 🙂
Judging from the pics, this backdrop fits your kids perfectly. I hope you’ll link this up today (or anytime this weekend) at One Creative Weekend on OneCreativeMommy.com.