Do you remember the wall that mocks me that I blogged about here?
I asked your opinions about one large picture or several smaller ones. The comments that I received both here on the blog and on Facebook were about 50/50.
I really, really wanted to try my hand at painting something like this...
I'm pretty confident that I could paint a reasonable facsimile. As badly as I wanted to do it, I had to be totally honest with myself and admit that it would probably never happen. I was afraid it would be one of those projects that I bought all of the supplies for and then never completed. Do any of you do that?
So, I gave in and decided to go with a grouping of smaller pictures. I found this calendar filled with sweet birdy sketches in Barnes & Noble a couple of weeks ago...
...and this wrapping paper at Tarjay...
...and four of these 18" x 24" frames at Christmas Tree Shops. They were $12.99 each, which I thought was a pretty good price. Then to top it off, the cashier gave me a 20% coupon. Yea!
I cut out four pieces of paper that were the same size as the frames and taped them to the wall to make sure I would like the arrangement.
Doing this makes hanging the actual pictures so much easier. I made a mark on each one where the nail would actually go. Once I got the arrangement that I liked, I simply nailed right through the paper and then ripped the paper off of the nail.
I bought four sheets of poster board at the Dollar Tree, cut out the size opening I needed for the pictures and covered the new mats with the wrapping paper. After I put everything back together and hung them on the wall, this is what I wound up with.
You'll have to excuse the reflection in the glass. I didn't want to use my flash when I took these pictures tonight, so every light in the room is on.
Now instead of seeing a big ol' blank wall when I walk into the room...
...I see this!
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OMGoodness, it is PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I enlarged the pics and the wrapping paper is JUST the right color and design. The bird pics are fabulous! I REALLY like this alot! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteIt looks perfect! You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteSuzy, you did a fabulous job. That was the perfect fix for that wall. The paper cutouts are so great. I used the same approach when I hung mirrors up my staircase. You can move them around til everything is just right.
ReplyDeleteYou know I love the colors and the birds are so pretty. T
thanks for sharing, Ginger
That is just PERFECT! LOVE it!
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These pics look great GF! Was it hard to cut the corners perfectly on the mat? Mine would be a mess.....
ReplyDeleteLooks really, really nice! You were very creative about this too. I'm glad you shared the 2nd part of the pillow sham. I'm wondering...did you make those curtains too? They really show up nicely in these photos.
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Thank you everyone for your comments!
ReplyDeleteNancy - Let's just say I was glad that I was covering my cut edges with the wrapping paper...know what I mean???
Pat - Yes, I made the draperies too. You can see the reveal in this blog post: http://worthingcourt.blogspot.com/2011/06/decorating-my-mbr-part-ii-treats-are-up.html
That is such a great idea for that wall! Those pictures are just the perfect size and placement. Great job! : )..
ReplyDeleteThese look fabulous! I love your ingenuity in creating art from simple elements. Awesome! ~Rachel
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great solution. Since the wall is so close to furniture, I think something big would have been hard to focus on so the 4 smaller things was the way to go. I love when people list their supplies and where they bought them, thanks. Now I just need a Christimas Tree shop to open in her in Florida!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I am working on my master bedroom right now, and this is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteIt is perfect, really great job. A very thrifty soluction that looks like you spend a fortune.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I also buy everything for a project, then my attention goes to something else. Drive myself crazy when I do this.
That is beautiful! I love how you created a focal point, and a lovely one at that.
ReplyDeleteSimply perfect. You are right after me at Kim's party. What a great way to fill the wall. Perfect paper for those prints.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, really great ideas to do the wall...love your bedroom!
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Oh my gosh this is great! I can't believe you made your own mat boards...looks really good. Thanks for linking up to Open House party. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful addition to your gorgeous bedroom !! Such a creative way to fill the space. I'm coming on over from Debbiedooo's and am your newest follower! *Becca*
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You clever girl. This turned out just so great and I do understand not tackling the entire wall. Thanks so much for linking up to Motivated Monday at Becolorful
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Beautiful! You certainly did solve your dilemma with this wall! And I love the idea of creating the mats from wrapping paper. I have a similar project posted today in the "Keep It Simple Party," and wanted to get a custom mat to use, instead of the standard white ones that came with the frame. I priced them at AC Moore, and the mat alone was $17.00!!! They were more than the frames that were on sale for $12.70. Needless to say, I went with the white. But thanks for the inspiration, I'll try my hand at "your mats" next time! :)
ReplyDeleteOh! I really hate starting something and then not finishing it. Not only did I waste my time, but I wasted money as well. And I think, using artwork instead of creating your own would be a better alternative. Those 4 frames look very awesome together with your trellis background. Amazing job, by the way!
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