DIY Artwork

Who wouldn't like some unique DIY artwork, right?  I ran across some amazing artwork today made with wallpaper.  They are beautiful and bring such personality to the room.  Want to see?

Pretty amazing, huh?

Here's a view with the rest of the room...what do you think?  I just fell in love with it.  You could also use fabric instead of wallpaper if you'd like.  What a great look and easy DIY project to update any wall in your home...makes ya want to head out now and do some fabric or wallpaper hunting, doesn't it?  Have fun! (You can see more of this design project here)

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Photo Credits:  Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles

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Easy DIY Artwork

The holidays seem to bring out the desire in people (women mostly) to spruce up their home for the season, however, if the appointment with their designer isn't scheduled far enough in advance...they may not get the help they want in time for the holiday festivities.  So, with that being the case, I ran across this beautiful piece of artwork that is an easy DIY project and can add so much to your room for the holidays.  Sometimes it's as simple as just adding the right piece of artwork!

This simple technique is used here and isn't it lovely?  It adds so much to this space.  A solid fabric (or wallpaper) mounted on a large canvas with a print fabric (or again, wallpaper) mounted on a smaller canvas...and voila!  Now you have an instant update for your home just in time for the holidays!  Then, just add your Christmas decorations in the colors of your room!  Happy Decorating!

Now, go have yourself...a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Photo Credits:  BHG

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Easy DIY Artwork

I know there aren't a lot of interior designers out here that actually offer their clients DIY ideas, but I sometimes like to do this if I know my client is truly a DIY'er and would welcome some "money-saving" tips! Here are a few I thought I'd share with you because they are soooo simple and would really make a striking difference in your room.

How about selecting some of your favorite fabric and then mounting it to a canvas frame...how easy is that? This DIY artwork will add beauty to those otherwise plain walls by adding that "pop" of color and pattern. You can do one large frame or use multiple frames to form a collage if you prefer.  Go here for basic instructions on how to carry out this great idea for your room!  (By they way, I have had this photo for awhile planning to share this idea with you, but I forgot - duh! - where I found it.  If you know, please let me know so I can give credit to the photo owner - Thanks!)

Another great photo of this idea!

You know those wonderful calendar pages where each month represents a beautiful scene of some sort?  Well, turn those pages into framed artwork instead of throwing the outdated calendar away.  How simple is that?  Or...find a few "must-have" colorful posters that would fit ready-made frames (to help keep the cost more reasonable!).  Here is an example...isn't this bird print great? And, of course, this one is so easy that instructions are not needed.  

Whether it's new frames or vintage frames (with a little spray paint perhaps) find ones you like.  Then you can add either fabrics or wallpaper to create gorgeous artwork for most any room in your home.  Isn't this collage "Simply Irresistible" in this nursery? It was made from the fabrics that were used through-out the room. 

I hope this gave you a little creative inspiration on this Monday morning.  Why not decide what "look" you desire in your room, find the items you'll need...and have a little "DIY moment" this upcoming week-end.  The transformation will not only be beautiful, but quite "unique" to your personality.  Try it...and please, by all means, let us know what you come up with.  We'd love to see, and even post your DIY creation!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Ta-Ta!

Photo Credits:   Unknown, 6th Street Design School, Laura Casey Designs,  Cape 27.

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DIY Artwork...

Many times when we think of art for our homes we only imagine going out to find a framed print or an oil painting...right?  Well, there are other ways, one of which I will show you today.  This one is from our "Look for Less" tips...

Are you familiar with this Cavallini print?  It happens to be from the front of a wall calendar. We will sometimes suggest ideas like this for particular design projects. It's a great, economical way to get that "look or less".  This particular one is from Two Hands Paperie.

Isn't this just lovely?  I love butterflies anyway!

The 2011 Cavallini Butterflies wall calendars measure 13" by 19". These vintage images from the Cavallini archives are printed on ivory laid paper stock and are suitable for framing. 

After you have made your print selections from the calendar you can actually even tape them up on the wall to layout your collage (assuming you are wanting more than one). This will help visualize what your finished wall will look like (when framed of course) and how many it will take to achieve the look you are after.

Next, shop for some inexpensive frames...black is always a good choice since any room can stand a small pop of black. Or, even white...use your imagination and be sure to take a print with you when you shop.  The frame needs to be larger than the image will be since you may want to add mats as well.  Michaels, Hobby Lobby, even WalMart are good places to find these frames you will need.

Now you are ready to find the mats.  You can possibly find pre-cut ones in the sizes you need, but you can always just take the prints and frames and go have the mats custom cut to fit.  For these Cavallini calendar images (which are 13" x 19") we had mats cut to 11" x 17" (outside measurements) and the inside opening measures right at 8 1/2" x 12" (since the picture itself is longer than it is wide). Keep in mind that not all images you may find to use will be the same size!

Now that you have everything you will need for this project...simply trim the edges of your Cavallini calendar pages.  I use the Cutterpede Paper Trimmer by Cutter-Bee for a clean cut, but you can use scissors.

     

 Place the images in the mats and position with clear tape on all for sides to hold in place.  Now you are ready to place in the frames and install.

 A great trick (in case you need one) to installation is to lay out paper on the floor and then lay your framed art work on it.  Draw around each frame (exact size) and press hard enough on it to make an impression in the paper where the hanger is.  Then cut around each one and tape on wall (to assure arrangement and spacing) then go ahead and tap your nail into place through the paper (since you'll see where it goes on your template you made).  Then all you have to do, once all the nails are in place, is to remove the paper and hang your frames.

  Voila...you have exquisite art that makes a statement in your room.  By they way, YOU are the only person that will know just how inexpensive it was!

Here are a few lovely examples of artwork created in this same fashion...

I think by now you probably get the idea of how this simple and inexpensive wall art idea works...and what an impact it can have on your decor.  It doesn't have to be Cavallini wall calendars, but can be from any print or poster that catches your eye...or you can even try fabric and wallpaper...these make great wall art as well and can be done the same way.  Be creative, be bold and daring...add a little unexpected flair to your rooms and get...the "Look for Less"!

Have a "Simply Irresistible" Day!

Photo Credits: Two Hands Paperie, Mirrormate Frames, Cutter-Bee,  Fabrics Curtains Chairs, Love your Room, Pinterest, Coastal Style Living, Tobi Fairley, Domino, House Beautiful 

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