2026 vision board inspo: Manifesting your dream year with instax™

You know us. Any excuse to use our instax™ Link printers is a win, and this vision board craft project? No exception. For this DIY, we’ll be showing you how to transform your instax™ film snaps into a 2026 vision board that’s equal parts aesthetic and ambitious.

After all, the New Year is the perfect time to decide how your 2026 is going to play out. It’s time for BIG aspirations, piles of positive snaps, and a healthy dose of main character energy.

SQUARE, mini, or WIDE, grab your instax™ Link printer and get ready to make the next 12 months the best yet.

Why 2026 is the year to get your vision board game on

In your ‘booked and busy’ era? Live your life by the ‘law of attraction’? Perhaps you’re still unsure about the whole manifestation thing?

No matter what path you’re on, creating a vision board can be, quite literally, life changing. From career steps and creative projects to travel plans and fitness milestones, your board is there to transform your dreams into a daily reality. So fill it with whatever you want to attract, and get ready to live your best life.

Why ditch the digital and create a physical photo collage? 

Vision boards are all about setting your intentions and filling your space with visuals that get you hyped up. On a screen is good, sure. But have you heard of “if you can touch it, you can achieve it”? With a physical photo board,  those future wins are about to feel all the more real. Tangible snaps take your ideas from the abstract into something you can see, pick up, and even move around.

They’re there IRL — on your wall, desk, or door — reminding you of those goals of yours, whether you’re manifesting a year of travel and adventures, getting strong, or ready to smash those upcoming work assignments.

Add your own instax™ prints into the equation, and it becomes ultra-aesthetic and even more personal.

Prepping for your project: Setting the vibe

Ready to grab your smartphone and snap away? Not so fast. It’s time for a vibe check. This board’s gotta give you a reason to show up every day.

When stocking up on film for your project, there are plenty of options to play with.

• Keep it cute with our dreamy Soft Lavender, Soft Glitter, and Mermaid Tail mini film packs. These will frame your goals with gentle hues and an on-trend aesthetic.
  
• Into bold colours and chaotic energy? If maximalism is more your thing, our Spray Art (mini) and Rainbow (mini and SQUARE) films need to be in your basket. What better way to make your vision board pop. Zero excuses to ignore your goals when they’re this vibrant.
  
• Go for deep, calm vibes with our SQUARE Star Illumination film and you’ll create a board that’s focused, intentional, and quietly powerful. The same goes for our sleek Black Frames (mini, SQUARE, and WIDE).
• See yourself as a total traditionalist? For clean, simple lines and nothing too fussy, our white-framed colour film is a timeless classic. 

And don’t forget to make sure you’ve got the perfect smartphone printer to match…

Putting those goals onto paper

Over basic screenshots? With an instax™ Link printer, you can turn your moments into mini works of art. Here’s how:

For that classic Insta aesthetic 

All about that 1080px by 1080px aesthetic? This classic square setup is timeless, and it's what our SQUARE Link™ printer is all about. It’s giving Instagram, it’s giving clean, and it’s putting your pics centre stage. 

Another great thing about our SQUARE Link™ printer? There’s plenty of opportunity to play around with edits before committing to print. Tweak the contrast, up the saturation, add fun filters — there are endless options at your fingertips. Feeling extra? Print a still from a video (because that unreal sunset shot from your travel vlog needs to be on your vision board.)

Big goals in a mini format

All about capturing moments on the go? Meet your new bestie: the mini Link 3™. Those prints may be mini, but this machine brings big possibilities. Think fast photos, vivid colours, and endless creative possibilities. What’s more, with the mini Link 3™ app’s Collage mode, you can create a photo collage for each of your prints. It’s like a vision board within a vision board — and we’re so here for it.

Bonus tip: Pair this printer with our instax Pal™ camera for ultra-spontaneous photo taking. Snap a pic, print it instantly, and boom — your vision board is practically making itself.

Design-led prints in all their glory

Step into 2026 in style with the instax mini Link+™. This fresh take lets you literally transform your online Pinterest boards into physical artwork. The mini Link+ printer is made for bringing posters, illustrations, and graphic designs to life, printing detailed and text-rich images in all their glory. 

So go on, add those motivational quotes, highlights from your camera reel, and design-led visuals that deserve to shine.

It’s giving WIDE energy

Sometimes, you need to go big or go home — that’s where the Link WIDE™ printer comes in. Perfect for group shots, iconic landscapes, or anything that deserves to be appreciated at a WIDE scale. Need a photo to be the main event of your mood board? This WIDE printer is the perfect piece of kit to print with.

Top tip: Use the Link WIDE™ app to personalise your prints with QR codes, sketches, or colour tweaks. You can even make it a multimedia affair and add QR codes leading to your ultimate motivation playlist. 

Make it hybrid

Totally obsessed with wide-format photography? Don’t forget to check out the instax WIDE Evo™ hybrid camera — the widest-angle lens we’ve ever made. With 10 stunning lens effects, a striking retro aesthetic, and analog-style controls, you won’t want to do W-I-D-E photography any other way.

How to make your vision board

Find endless instructions waaay too confusing? So do we. Let’s break this down into simple steps.

Your vision board supplies

• A “board” of choice. This could be a poster board, a large photo frame, a grid mesh panel — even your bedroom wall.

• Adhesive tape, pegs, or tack to fasten* (if needed).

• Your instax™ vision photos.

• Any other inspo or creative elements you’d like to add. Think: magazines, postcards, or inspiring quotes.

*Avoid using pins as these can cause the film to tear, releasing potentially harmful chemicals from the prints. Please refer to your printer manual for full details.

Nailing the composition

1. First things first, lay everything out before sticking it down. Play around with the layout. You want it to feel balanced but not overly perfect. Got a goal hierarchy going on? Place your biggest goals at the top and then secondary goals underneath. Maybe you have a timeline in mind and want to go chronological. Do whatever feels right for you.

2. Layer your instax™ prints with your other inspiration (i.e. your magazine cut-outs or handwritten quotes) Going for a scrap booking vibe? Add washi tape for those effortlessly artsy edges.

3. Step back and assess the vibe once more. Does it feel inspiring to you? If yes, tack it, peg it, or tape it down. If not, play around till you’re completely happy with everything.

Visioning 2.0: Taking it beyond the board

Who said mood boards have to stay on the wall? Here are a few other ways to use your instax™ prints:

• Create a photo journal: Why not stick your snaps into a diary where you can scribble down notes to keep yourself motivated?
  
• Hang them on fairy light strings: Want your visions to double up as decor? Clip your vision pics onto string with fairy lights. It’s giving cosycore x 1000.
  
• Do your vision board as a DIY gift: We’re all about the giving — not just the taking. Know your bestie's goals for the year? They deserve some visual motivation too. Stash away some snaps and surprise them with a personalised board they’ll love.

Looking for even more ideas? Check out our ultimate guide to displaying your instax™ prints.

Finally, trust the process 

Manifesting those dreams isn't an overnight thing. Some days you'll be bringing that main character energy, slaying every goal. Other days? You might need a reminder of where you're heading. That's exactly what it’s there for. So keep showing up.

And don’t forget, there are no time constraints on your vision board. Let it grow with you. Swap out prints, add new inspo, or completely redo it when your vibe changes. Life’s not static, and your goals shouldn’t be either.

Bring your vision board to life with instax™ cameras and printers

Stop envisioning your future and start making it happen. 

With instax™ cameras and instant photo printers, your dreams are ready to leap off that vision board and into your life. Whether you’re prepping for your wellness era, chasing that dream job, or making that holiday happen, instax™ photos make it easy.

So why wait any longer? Grab your supplies and start manifesting now.