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When I first did a round up of 10 DIY Wall Art Ideas last year, I was amazed at how many of you out there were as interested as I am in creating wall art yourself (without being an artist). Since then, I’ve completed more of my own wall decor projects, and I also did a whole series on the topic of DIY Wall Art Ideas back in October 2012 as part of Nester’s annual “31 Days” party . So if your Christmas and holiday decor is now put away, and you are staring at a few blank walls, you might be interested in this new round-up of more than 25 diy wall decor ideas, which draws on all of my related blog posts in 2012.
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Hope this list of diy wall decor is inspirational in some small way!
Until next time,
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long in my 31 25 DIY Wall Art Ideas Series to talk about Mod Podge! I was reminded of how great decoupage is for wall art projects when I was flipping through this magazine (Better Homes & Gardens Makeover Style) over the weekend and saw this fab living room wall art project. (Note: This is not a sponsored post.)
The sea theme reminded me of my Pottery Barn Kids ‘Surf Plaque’ Knock Off Project from a year and a half ago. For that project, I also used die cut sea creature shapes (cut from my Silhouette) and Mod Podge to create wall art for my kids’ playroom. You can find the tutorial by clicking here.
I also used Mod Podge to create this ‘READ’ gallery wall for my daughter’s bedroom a couple of years ago. (You can click the link for the original post.)
It was so simple. I just mod-podged the jackets of her favorite hard cover books to boards. I also pulled out some inspiring excerpts from her favorite books, and re-created them on my computer. Then I used sparkly Mod Podge to adhere the pages to 8×10 canvases.
My Mod Podge wall art projects were both for kids’ spaces, but you could just as easily use this product to create wall decor for any room or decor style. If you think about it, the items that you could decoupage into wall art are truly endless: book covers, maps, postcards, greeting cards, scrapbook paper / stationary, die-cut paper shapes, a monogram, etc.. That’s why I’m including decoupage as Idea #23 in my list of DIY Wall Art Ideas!
Until next time,
Have you noticed? Yup. I’ve fallen behind in this 31 Days of DIY Wall Art project. In my defense, I did warn you, lol. I really thought I could stay on top of posting every day for the month of October, but I’m realizing that I bit off more than I can chew. So, I’m gonna put up the white flag, and state the obvious: I probably won’t get all the way to 31 DIY Wall Art Ideas before Halloween. I know, I know – I can hear the earth shattering beneath my feet 
. Instead, I’m now setting a more realistic goal of 25 Ideas. That’s a nice round number, don’t ya think?!?
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Here’s two more diy wall decor ideas that I’ve talked about here before, and still LOVE.
Idea #21: Decorating with Maps
Decorating with maps has definitely been on trend over the past year or two, and I’m still smitten. There’s just something about a huge wall map – or a gallery wall of framed maps – that strikes all the right notes for me.
It’s a great way to add some visual interest in a child’s room or nursery.
Source and photo credits: Sissy & Marley via Apartment Therapy
But don’t be fooled into thinking maps are just for kids’ rooms. Just look at how map art in subdued hues has been incorporated into the stunning master bedroom at The Painted Hive. This is a great example of how framed maps can help create an eclectic vibe in a room with ‘collected style’.
Source and all photo credits to The Painted Hive.
Idea #22: Displaying Kids’ Art
I wrote about creative ways to display kids’ art awhile back. I think that using your kids’ art as wall decor is probably about the most special and affordable way to decorate your walls! Let’s face it, as parents, we all have boxes or file folders filled with little masterpieces that had too much sentimental value to throw out. Why not give them new life?
I love how this art wall uses a combination of framed and unframed art – with some pieces simply pinned up. It gives the whole display such a casual and welcoming feeling.
Source and all photo credits to: Simple Thoughts via Houzz.com
If you like a bit more order than this arrangement, try placing a series of your child’s art in same-sized frames for consistency, or hanging a pretty bulletin board in a high traffic area where pieces can be easily switched out from time to time. I’ve also seen examples where art is hung from wooden pant hangers or clipboards, and then each piece is hung on a wall hook. Both are great solutions for changing up your kids’ art regularly.
Have a happy weekend,
Did you catch Centsational Girl’s post yesterday on how she created abstract art using a simple digital painting tool? Her striking diy wall art idea is one you have to see to believe! Hop on over to Centsational Girl: Creating Digital Abstract Art and find out how to make this gorgeous art for yourself.
I’m including Kate’s fab idea as #20 in my 31 Days of DIY Wall Art Series.
Until next time,
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How their toddler room looks now!
Shortly after the sheer panic of finding out I was having twins (who are now 3…as in 3 years old, not triplets, lol ) had subsided, a song that I heard as a child in the early ’80s kept popping into my head. It was the theme song to ‘The Elephant Show’ which aired on the CBC (I think?),and was hosted by famed Canadian children’s trio Sharon, Lois and Bram:
“One elephant went out to play,
Upon a spider’s web one day.
He had such enormous fun,
That he called for another elephant to come.”
(Yup, peeps, pregnancy messes with your head.)
Well, I thought the song was perfect for twins, and since it had some nostalgic attachment for me, my pregnant mind decided that I really wanted to put it on the wall in their nursery.
However, the likelihood that this wall quote already existed as a stocked item was pretty much zilch. I couldn’t imagine that any companies out there specializing in vinyl wall quotes had manufactured one based on a verse in a Canadian song that I’d listened to in the ’80s!
Come on, take a look, I know you wanna…
But, still I was determined to have it! (Hormonal, pregnant women are like that, teehee.)
So I investigated options for creating a customized wall quote. At the time, I didn’t have a vinyl cutter; but now that I do, I have to admit that I would never have attempted such a huge job on my Silhouette. (I’ve never really mastered that machine, but that’s another post.) So, my only real option was to find a company that could create this massive quote for me at an affordable price.
How their nursery looked back then.
I ended up finding an online supplier where I could simply input the quote, select the font and the color, and voila, I had instant custom wall art! I can’t remember exactly how much I paid, but I do recall that it was very economical; considering that it filled a whole wall of this size.
The process of applying such a large vinyl quote was pretty easy, but definitely tedious in order to ensure it came out straight. Let’s just say my center of gravity was off, standing on a step-stool, 7-months preggers with twins. But it was nothing that a level and a pencil couldn’t handle.
The company I used at the time was called WallQuotes.com, but I am sure there must be other great customized vinyl quote cutters out there too. The addition of the mod elephants, birds and spiders in the little elephant parade were sourced from another supplier, vinylwallart.com.
I think customized wall vinyl is a great diy wall decor idea, especially for a child’s room. There are certainly bucket loads of stock vinyl quotes out there on the market, but there’s something special about using something that has real sentimental value. I recently transitioned their nursery to a toddler room (which I’ll blog about soon), but I just couldn’t part with the quote (yet).
One of these days when they’re 13, I’ll remind them about the silly quote on their wall back when they were babies, and I’ll force them to watch that goofy ‘Elephant Show’ video clip from when Mommy was a kid in the ancient ’80s.
Please note: This is not a sponsored post.
Until next time,
P.S. Be sure to check out all the great diy wall art ideas I’ve been collecting in my 31 Days Series on DIY Wall Decor over in my right sidebar!
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I’m not sure it’s a good thing that this 31 Days of Do-It-Yourself Wall Art Series is feeding my craft and decor addiction! For a wall art fanatic like me, it’s gonna take a whole lot of self-discipline not to dive into a bunch of these projects. I love them all. But, sadly, I have limited wall space available for any more art (darn open concept!) Tonight’s idea isn’t helping matters any!
Have you ever thought of creating wall art from paint chips? Well, if not, you’ll find boatloads of inspiration out there in cyberspace. Just Google it and you’ll see! The great thing about paint chips is that they often contain graduated shades of the same color. With just a few different paint chips, you can create a beautifully color-coordinated piece of art. (Plus, it’s great to re-use / re-purpose something you might otherwise toss.)
Photo credits – including the featured image – to Spunky Junky
via source Lovestitched
I’ve seen paint chips used in a bunch of different ways for wall art. Sometimes whole paint chips are used, and other times, the chips are arranged into a graphic pattern like Herringbone or stripes. I tend to fall for the pieces that use punched shapes like the butterfly specimen art above. It was created using a butterfly punch and dimensional glue pops. (Click the source link for the tutorial).
Punched paint chips can also be used to create contemporary art as this colorful piece shows. Apparently, the piece was made by punching small round circles from Benjamin Moore paint chips and then organizing them alphabetically. Can I just say kudos to whoever had the patience for this project? I think I would have given up by the second row!
Photo credits to Terrat Elms Interior Design via source Houzz.com
Pretty cool, yes? Paint chips are Idea #18 in my 31 Days Series on DIY Wall Art Ideas! You can find a list of the other 17 ideas so far over in my right sidebar!
P.S. It goes without saying, but please use/take paint chips responsibly!
Until next time,
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When I first saw a post by Melissa at the Inspired Room on how she used baskets as wall art on the entry wall of her craftsman-inspired home, I think I might have drooled a little (or, a lot). I LOVE Melissa’s style, and this wall is one of my favorite spaces in her home. Truthfully, I’d never really thought of hanging baskets on a wall, but when I saw this photo of her’s, I wondered why it wasn’t a more obvious choice for wall decor. (She even used one of the baskets to cover an annoying light switch – clever!)
All photo credits, including the featured image, to The Inspired Room.
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There’s just something deliciously eclectic and ‘collected’ about this wall art idea.
All photo credits to Jute Interior Design via Houzz.com
I’m usually one for bright pops of color in a neutral space, but I could quite easily live in either of these rooms. What’s sacrificed in color is more than made up for by the gorgeous texture that a grouping of baskets offers.
Don’t be surprised if you notice a basket pop up on one of our walls soon. I’m hooked on this idea!
(This is Idea #17 in my October ’31 Days’ Series on DIY Wall Art. You can find all the ideas I’ve rounded up so far over in my right-hand sidebar!)
Until next time,
Also, please note: I am currently in the process of transferring my RSS feed from Feedburner to another feed service. This should be pretty seamless and shouldn’t affect very many of you (if any), but I wanted to let you know in case you notice anything wonky if you receive my posts in your RSS reader or by-email (e.g, dual copies of posts). Please bear with me over the next few days until any kinks are worked out. Thanks so much, and I appreciate your patience!
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