Living room art change-up

I have a hard time letting things be...especially as it relates to decorating our home.

Probably my worst quality, according to my husband.

Just when I thought I was satisfied with some of the artwork I had hung in the living room, I decided to change it. Of course I changed it while my husband was no where in sight so he couldn't tell me no! :)

Before...

After...

While I liked the two pieces of Gallery Wall Art that I had hung here before, I really like this simple artwork better.  I'm learning that my style can be defined as "less is more." 

Item Sources

Before artwork: Gallery Wall Art

After artwork: Allison Long Hardy (move 1)

Curtains: Nate Burkus

Yellow Pillow: West Elm (similar) 

Cheap & Easy Office Art

Truth be told, my basement office needs a spruce up. Over a year ago we painted the walls and floors to make it a little more homey.  I love the space but it needs a little somethin'-somethin'!   Unfortunately our basement is block walls and cement floor - which is actually luxury for an old farmhouse basement - but that leaves me zero options to pound nails into the walls to hang up pictures and artwork!  I do, however, have two bolts sticking out of the wall for some reason so a little bakers twine, free printables and $1.88 mini clothes pins from Walmart did the trick to spruce up the space.

This was pretty cheap and easy! I had the bakers twine on hand and found all of the artwork for free by doing a pinterest search. The clothes pins were $1.88 in the office supply section of Walmart.  I did laminate the pictures so they would hang nicely and not curl.  (Laminating things is pretty fun!) I must say, I'm pretty pleased with my solution for hanging up some art in my office.

Here are my sources:

The Handmade Home

French Press Mornings

See That There

Have a happy Monday!

DIY State Art

It's been awhile since I've shared a DIY project with you all so I thought this would be a fun little post this week!

We recently finished our new entryway (I hope to get a post up soon) and I've slowly begun the decorating process.  I've had a vision for this DIY project going into our entryway for a long time.  It's really easy and only takes an afternoon to complete.

What you need >>

Canvas

Old map of your state (of course you can buy a new one, but they are expensive.)

Chipboard letters (you can buy a whole package at Hobby Lobby)

Red construction paper

White spray paint

Mod Podge and sponge brush

What to do >>

Step 1| Glue your chipboard letters to to your canvas.

Step 2| Spray paint your canvas with white spray paint. You many need to spray a few light coats to give it the best possible coverage.

Step 3| While the spray paint is drying cut out your state and your little "marker." I used a heart.

Step 4| Once the spray paint is try, Mod Podge the spot on your canvas where you wan the state and immediately lay put your state on the canvas.  

Step 5| Using your sponge brush, apply a layer of Mod Podge over the state and lay your "marker" down on top of your town. Let the Mod Podge dry.

Step 6| Add another layer of Mod Podge and let it dry.

Step 7| Hang this awesome piece of DIY state art on your wall!

Pretty simple, but looks great! :)  

If you decide to do this DIY project, I would love to see it!  Send it to me on Twitter or post it on the Design Your Dwelling Facebook page!

Picture Frame Makeover with Contact Paper

Lately I have discovered some really good finds at my local TJ Maxx store including some great contact paper with a geometric print!  I bought it having no idea what I was going to do with it, just one of those "nice to have on hand" type of crafty things.

Lone behold, I came up with this idea to recover a picture frame mat with it.  I was looking from some new artwork to hang in our bedroom anyhow!

This was a really simple update and worth the risk of me not liking it since the frame was a cheap-o from Michael's and I have to rolls of this contact paper.  Just keep in mind that this is really sticky stuff so make sure you get it straight on the contact paper without any kinks - you only have one try! :)

By the way, the artwork that I framed came from a book of quotes I found at TJ Maxx too!  Have you ever looked in their book/clearance section?  Totally worth the time!

Any other ideas for what I can do with this contact paper... besides line drawers?!

New Master Bedroom Art {DIY Art}

I am forever in search of art work for our home and ever since I joined Pinterest I have loved confetti art like this...

Via

And this...

 

Via

So this past week I decided to make my own confetti art!

I had a hard time finding the shiny and sparkly paper that the versions above used so instead I found some iridescent paper in gold and silver.  Since I like the look of mixed metals, I decided to use both the gold and silver.  This art is pretty simple and inexpensive to make so if I find the paper that the above versions used, I can make the update pretty easily.  

I love how simple, yet trendy, this art is and how it adds just enough of a change to our bedroom!  

P.S. Follow me on Pinterest if you want to see all of the wall decor ideas I've pinned. :)

Scotch Painters Tape Wall Art

I am the worlds worst at picking out things to hang on my walls!  Thank goodness for this DIY project using Scotch Tape to create your own wall art!

Supplies:

1. Scotch Blue Painters Tape

2. Spray Paint

3. Painters Canvas - Hobby Lobby or Michael's

Supplies



What to do:

1. Create your design using the Scotch Blue Painters Tape

*Make sure the tape is sticking really well to the canvas so the paint doesn't bleed.

2. Evenly spray paint the canvas

3. Allow the paint to dry and remove the tape



Geometric Art

This quick and inexpenisve project is a great way to add some color and visual interest to any room. You can hang it vertical or landscape and even use multiple colors if you want to take the time to paint. 

Good luck and have fun!!

DIY Wall Art

Last week, while I was at my "real job," I caught myself day dreaming of how I could spruce up a few rooms in our house with some fresh color.  I came up with this super easy and inexpensive DIY wall art project!  All you need is a picture frame, paint chips, white cardstock paper and rubber cement...

I purchased this matted frame at Wal-Mart for $4.95.  Any size will work.  I think even a 4x6 frame with a little character would look neat.

I found these Glidden paint chips at Wal-Mart too.  The paint chips were completely free.  Good thing there were no employees around the paint supply aisle... they probably would have charged me for how many paint chips I took.  I probably have close to one of each color. :)  You may have to cut down the paint chips to the size you need for the frame.

Final step, glue your paint chips to a white sheet of cardstock paper.  I like rubber cement but anything will work.  To make this project a little easier on  yourself, tape to the cardstock to the back side of the frame before glueing on the paint chips.  This will make it easier to center the paint chips.

Here is the finished project!

I can see this piece of art work as the beginning of the art collage I am hanging in our dining room!  (More to come on that.)