As someone who only uses my smart phone as my camera, I often use my photographs as gifts, many of which happen to be taken using the Instagram app. If you’re still hunting for a cool Mother’s Day gifts, you don’t have to look any further than your iPhone or Droid!
Here are five cool ways to use your favorite Instagram photos that are sure to make mom weepy, in a good way, on Mother’s Day.
Stitchtagram pillow
Let the brother and sister team behind Stitchtagram whip up your awesome photos (4 or 25), as well as those of your siblings perhaps (with permission), into a cool throw pillow for mom or grandmom. Way cooler than a photo album!
Boo Box frames from Hatchcraft
Pick your favorite photos, maybe one of each kiddo, to frame with the square Boo Box shadowboxes made from eco-friendly bamboo, which come in both 4 inch and 7 inch sizes. And if you’re feeling crafty, order blanks and do it yourself!
Casetagram iPhone case
If mom’s iPhone is her other baby, then you can take all your favorite Instagram photos and turn them into a cool iPhone case from Casetagram. Sync up your account on their site and then choose from a variety of design templates.
Keepsy Photo books
I love flipping through my own Keepsy photo book, which is super easy to create (no software to download!) and lets your creative juices flow thanks to the cool design templates for each page.
Instagram magnets
You crafty mamas will have a ball creating cool magnets (or pins) using this simple tutorial. All you need to do is shrink your photos, print them out on card stock, and cover them with a clear packing tape. Such a sweet gift that even your kids could help you make.
Looking for more cool Instagram gifts? Check out our Instagram Pinterest board!
There is also a site called “stickygram” that makes magnets from the instagram photos 🙂