Monday, September 26, 2011

Guest Room Art

Awhile back, I was reading one of my favorite blogs and she had done some linen artwork as a 'look for less' post.
Her finished product was gorgeous.  I thought that something alongs those lines would be a simple solution for the artwork in our guest room.
Unfortunately, the paper that she was used was sold out.  So, I went on the hunt for other neat paper that I could for the project.  I ended up purchasing two handcut sheets from Etsy.
On one of my recent shopping trips to the fabric store, I picked up some burlap.  I chose it over linen simply because of the price tag.  The burlap was 3.99/yard and the linen was $12.99/yard.
I had Mathlete pick up two Ribba frames from Ikea in the 20 x 20 size since that is what best accomodated my paper. 
Then, I measured and marked the fabric for my frames.
Because the 20x20 frames have a floating mat, I also had to cut that down because I wanted to use its weight to keep my fabric in place.
Once I had everything cut, I used fabric glue and glued my paper down to each piece of fabric. 
I left it there to dry for awhile. I put the fabric into the frames and closed them up.

Now I just need to get Mathlete to hang them in the bedroom (along with about a million other items around the house!) and that room will be almost complete!

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Making Monday Marvelous at C.R.A.F.T., I Made the World Cuter Today at Making the World Cuter, Motivate Me Monday at Keeping it Simple, Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch, Get Your Craft on Tuesday at Today’s Creative Blog, Tutorial Tuesday at With Hope Studios, Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays at Coastal Charm, Anything Related at All Thingz Related, Take a Look Tuesday at Sugar Bee Crafts, Tip Me Tuesday at Tip Junkie, Hoo’s Got Talent at Nightowl Crafting, Show & Share at Southern Lovely, Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts, Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Designs, Penny Pinching Party at The Thrifty Home, Fall in Love with Your Home at Décor to Adore, We’re Organized Wednesday at Organize and Decorate Everything, 100 Ideas Under $100 at Beyond the Picket Fence, Coffee and Conversation Thursday at With a Shot of Brandy, Strut Your Stuff at Somewhat Simple, Hooking up with HoH at House of Hepworths, Doggone Dirty Craftin at Rhinestone Beagle, Look at Me, I’m so Crafty at It’s Fun to Craft, Craft, Scrappy Happy Me Thursday at Craft, Scappy Happy, Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge, Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous, Flaunt it Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, The Pity Party at 30 Days, the Weekend Wrap-up Party at Tatertots and Jello, The Exodus Creativity Party at Let Birds Fly, Show and Tell Saturday at Be Different, Act Normal, and the Before and After Party at Thrifty Décor Chick.

17 comments:

  1. I LOVE the linen and white look!

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  2. SO pretty. I'm always on the lookout for beautiful art I can do myself for cheap. This is perfect thanks for the inspiration

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  3. Very nice! I love that paper!

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  4. This looks so sophisticated for so little time and effort! Love it!
    just stopping by from the Show me what you've got link party.
    -Robyn for http://tipsfromtheheart.blogspot.com

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  5. I love the linen and papercut. So very pretty! Your guestroom looks lovely.

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  6. Recently I read one magazine that everyone women prefer white color for entrance room. You also one of them. I really impressed with your arrangement. That linen and papercut is great.
    printed ice scrapers

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  7. That paper is fabulous! I think that is a great way to make wall art!!

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  8. what a great project! the paper with the burlap looks so good together. great job!

    i would love for you to come link up this or any other amazing project at my creativity party going on right now!

    letbirdzfly.blogspot.com

    thanks so much for sharing!

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  9. thanks to everyone for stopping by and leaving such great comments. I have been trying to return the love today by visiting each of you but blogger doesn't want to cooperate with me (or maybe it is my computer). I will hope for better luck tomorrow.

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  10. This is simple and stunning. I might have to do this for our home! Love it!

    PS I have a $50 cash giveaway going on at my blog this week. Come by when you get a chance! :)

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  11. Just my thing...inexpensive and elegant! NICELY done!

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  12. Now this is so simple but so pretty!

    Thank you so very much for linking up to Fall In Love Wednesdays.

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  13. I love how simple this is, but how great it looks!

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  14. Oh wow, this is so adorable! I am impressed by the simplicity of it! Great job! Thanks so much for sharing at Show & Share!

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  15. another fabulous project---so simple and so beautiful! :o) Thank you for sharing this one too!!!! :o) I am excited to get to know you!!!!
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

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  16. So cute! i love it, thanks for sharing.

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