DIY Family Photo Memory Game

1 min read September 13, 2026 Jamie Bare
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Make fun photo memories into a great family game with this DIY Family Photo Memory Game. Add photos and pretty patterned paper to wooden squares to create a photo match game. Kids will love matching photos of their family. Make this as a homemade gift to share with family or friends. This adds a fun accent to your coffee table and guests will love to play it too!

Project Time
60 to 120 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Cut patterned paper and mini photos into 1 1/2 in. squares.

DIY Family Photo Memory Game step 1
Step
2

Using Mod Podge, glue the patterned squares to one side of the wooden squares.

DIY Family Photo Memory Game step 2
Step
3

Using Mod Podge, glue the mini photos to the other side of the wooden squares.

DIY Family Photo Memory Game step 3
Step
4

Paint a thin coat of Mod Podge over the picture and patterned paper to create a seal. Let one side dry and do the other. Allow to dry completely.

DIY Family Photo Memory Game step 4
Step
5

Add patterned paper to a black cardboard box, and decorate with family photos and ribbon.

DIY Family Photo Memory Game step 5
Step
6

Store memory game pieces in the black box. This makes a great gift idea!

DIY Family Photo Memory Game step 6

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