8 ways to make your holiday memories last

Don't leave your holiday photos trapped on your computer - make something special with them over at Jessops Photo! Here's a few ideas to get those memories making you happy all year round.

A home gallery

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. People have been decorating their homes with images since someone first picked up a burnt stick and started sketching a cow on the wall of their cave: nowadays, of course, we have slightly more sophisticated ways of adorning our interiors. Make a gallery wall out of canvases, gallery-style prints, framed shots or whatever style takes your fancy: just make sure your pictures are big, bold and look great in a cluster.

P-p-p-pick up a poster

If you're not into framing your work, a poster is a fantastic and budget-friendly way to brighten up a dull wall or simply celebrate a whole summer of fun: choose one of our XXL sizes for posters that really pack a punch. You can select a whole range of different sizes and shapes - it all depends what look you're going for!

Photo booth style

One particularly lovely way to show off a set of portraits or other shots from a single spot is to create a photo strip-style frame: if you choose the vertical orientation, it'll even look like a strip of prints from an old-school photobooth! Perfect for parties or to show off your wedding photos.

Big softie

Snuggle down on the sofa with your favourite place or a special memory, transformed into a comfy cushion. This can be a great way to display detail shots from a recent holiday to an exotic location, and - if you decide pre-adventure that you're going to make some cushions upon your return - you can give the project and your camera to any slightly bored family members...

Count down the days

Already thinking about your next break? Make a photo calendar using your holiday pictures and count down the days in style: again, if you plan this before you jet off, this could be a fab photo project to give to a youngster. Pick your most summery photos to keep your memories going even in the depths of winter.

Plain old prints

If you're a fan of the classic photo print, there's plenty of decorating ideas in our most recent blog - hop back that way to get some creative ideas for displaying your favourite shots. We're also giving away up to 1000 free prints with selected cameras as part of Share Your Summer - if you're looking to upgrade, don't miss out!

Accessorise your next adventure

Got a shot you're particularly proud of? Transform it into a beach bag for maximum street style on your next holiday: it'll be big enough to carry all your essentials and there'll be no mistaking it when you're wandering back up the beach!

Keep it clean

A subtle way to remember a particularly superb holiday is to create new washbags or makeup bags for your whole family. You can either use a single shot or make a collage of a collection - this last one's particularly useful if you can't make up your mind!

If you're going to create something for your walls, be sure to tell us about it and send in a shot of your new home adornment: tag us in Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and your interiors might end up featured on our feed!