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DIY Photobooth And Free Printable Christmas Props

Every November panic starts to set in as I search for that Christmas-card-perfect outfit for each member of my family. Then I have to find the perfect place to take our pictures. And then, room on the calendar to take said pictures. I love it, and it totally stresses me out too.

This year, thanks to a challenge from OshKosh B’Gosh, I think we are going to do things a bit different. As part of the B’Gosh Believes program, I was first asked to find the perfect Christmas card outfit and then asked to create a DIY photobooth. I admit, at first I was at a loss. But that’s the fun of a challenge.

After wrapping my head around the idea of making a photobooth, I came up with an idea that turned out so great that there is a 95% chance friends and family will be seeing this idea on a Christmas card this year. (Spoiler alert friends and family!)

Oh and unlike some complicated Pinterest ideas, this photobooth is so easy you can literally put it together in minutes. Seriously.

DIY Homemade Photobooth

Materials

  • Foam Insulation Panel**
  • Dry Wall Saw or similar
  • Fabric
  • Straight pins
  • Tripod

**Several months ago when designing my daughter’s Strawberry Shortcake Party, I discovered foam insulation panels. They are lightweight, cheap and make the perfect backdrop for parties — and photobooths. You can pick one up at Home Depot for $14.25. Since purchasing mine last March, this is its third incarnation — best $14.25 ever.

Don’t be afraid of the saw. The foam panel is 8 feet x 4 feet, unfortunately, most fabrics are not that wide. So I cut my foam board down to 3 1/2 feet wide. (Note, a saw cuts right through the foam, and I did this very sloppily. You can’t tell.) Easy, I promise.

After you cut your board down to fit your fabric width (assuming you need to based on the fabric you buy), cover the shinny side of the board with fabric. Use the straight pins to secure the fabric to the board – place them into the panel at an angle so they aren’t sticking out the other side. (Note, I still have a white table cloth taped to my board from its last used because I am lazy, but you don’t need it.)

DIY Photobooth How To

The light is best outside, so I propped ours up on the garage door. Using a tripod and self timer, I took these pictures.

DIY Christmas Photobooth

Cute, right?!?!

Christmas Card Photobooth

Unfortunately, dad was out of town for the fun, so we will have to recreate the cuteness all over again. Oh well.

Yes, those are matching outfits from the OshKosh B’Gosh Holiday line. The girls are also wearing ruby-red sparkly shoes from Oshkosh – so cute.

While my inspiration was Christmas, you could duplicate this for any party or holiday.

DIY Photobooth Free Christmas Props Printables

After you make your fabulous photobooth you are gonna need some cute props, right?

Good news, I have free printable templates for you!

Download templates for Santa (hat and beard), Rudolf and Chalkboard Bubble photo props here. 

Once you download the templates, print them out, trace them onto a thick paper, cut them out and attach them to a bamboo stick. (Tip – attach the pointed end to the prop so that you hold the flat end.)

For the Chalkboard Bubble, you need chalkboard laminate. It is self adhesive, so adhere the chalkboard laminate to a piece of cardboard, then cut out your shape.

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Comments

  1. Henrietta says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:57 am

    This is such a cute idea! I love the backdrop and the adorable printables, so cute!

    Reply
  2. Crissi says

    November 22, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    So cute!! I discovered foam panels via Pinterest last month. Made box valances for my kitchen with them! So easy to work with although lots of little white droppings to clean up after cutting 🙂

    Reply
    • jen says

      November 22, 2013 at 11:10 pm

      Ohhhh I like the idea of box valances! I might have to come check those out! Yes, they are messy when you cut them. I cut mine so long ago, I kind of forgot hot messy till you mentioned it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Janet W. says

    November 26, 2013 at 9:26 pm

    What a great background and so easy to do yourself! Makes for wonderful photos!

    Reply
  4. Karen Koestner says

    December 5, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    THANK YOU!

    Reply
  5. Jennifer Roe says

    November 16, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    Very cute and creative. Pinning it!

    Reply
  6. AmieJo says

    November 16, 2014 at 10:16 pm

    This is adorable. I love how fun this would be and that you are not only making great pictures but wonderful memories!

    Reply
  7. Stefy says

    November 17, 2014 at 4:32 am

    This is a supercute idea! Unfortunately we haven’t such a nice weather this time of the year, so I guess I will have to invest in some light equipment….:-) Ciao Stefy, stopping over from Keeping it simple Monday Link party

    Reply
  8. Cathy says

    November 18, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    What a really cute idea. Love all the things you can use this for. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

    Reply
  9. Jayleen Zotti says

    November 18, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    Photo booths are so much fun! I love your printables and the foam board with fabric idea.

    Reply
  10. Joanne/Winelady Cooks says

    November 21, 2014 at 9:48 am

    This is such a fantastic, EASY, fun and great idea! Can you tell I love it? I definitely making one. Thanks so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday this week. Pinned and will be sharing this weekend.

    Looking forward to seeing you again with another terrific post.

    A FFF co-host,
    Joanne

    Reply
  11. Natasha in Oz says

    November 21, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Thanks for sharing this fun post at the Say’Day linky party. I’ve just pinned it!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

    Reply
  12. heather says

    November 22, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Adorable ideas! thank you so much!

    Reply
  13. Lou Lou Girls says

    November 23, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    Hello gorgeous! Cute ideas! Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Sunday~Lou Lou Girls

    Reply

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