DIY Art - Paper Products

Hello everyone, I am back again for week 3 of our DIY Art Series. This week we will talk about "paper products".   No, I am not referring to toilet paper or facial tissue. I'm talking about Scrapbook paper, wallpaper, file folders, any kind of paper that you think is beautiful. Because really, that's what it's all about isn't it - how you alone feel about your decor in your home? It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, if you love it, then do it! 

This is going to be a bit of a long one folks because I have lots of pictures to show you and lots to talk about, so get the kids (husband, pets, etc.) into bed, grab a cup of tea and settle in for this one. 

Let's start with a couple of the items that I've used to create artwork for my walls.

 Scrapbook paper...

...and pretty file folders.

I know that there are so many other options out there.  Check out these ones.

Didn't I just say we weren't talking about toilet paper?  Well this is actually an amazing example from Made 2 Style of art using just that - toilet paper rolls! Wow, some people are just so talented!

Or how about using wallpaper to make art.

 

These were actually made by Sarah, one of my favourite bloggers at Thrifty Decor Chick using textured, paintable wallpaper.  What a great idea!

Now that we've had a look at some other options that are beautiful but take a bit more time, I will show you how I do it - quick and easy!

First you grab an old frame you have laying around like this one that was still packed in a box from our move 4 months ago.

 

I know, it doesn't look like much now, but once I add some beautiful scrapbook paper like the one above...voila!

 

A masterpiece...or at least something to put on the wall that goes with the room and doesn't cost a lot.

I made another one using a complimentary pattern.

Then I put them both up in my guest room and please once again ignore my builder beige walls and lack of furniture, curtains and lamps to complete the look, but you get the idea right?  Sorry, upon second viewing of this I probably shouldn't have put this picture up as the pictures just look like postage stamps, but oh well, we can't all be perfect.

Now, I have another little art project that I did using card stock and scrapbook paper.  You might remember another Nifty Little Craft where I did something similar.

This is a little display I did above my bedroom door.  The two frames on the outside are scrapbook paper and the one in the middle is made from cardstock and a butterfly punch.  I really like this because it pulls some of the colours from my bed to the other side of the room.

 

Finally we have a quick little project that I whipped up because I have been working on my paperwork and filing situation and came across these beautiful file folders, from the dollar store no less!  I have a couple of different patterns, one of which I showed you at the beginning of this post, but for the actual finished product, I let my 3 year old pick which one she wanted as it was for her playroom.

I put it in a nice white frame that I had, once again still packed in a box and here is how it looks in her playroom.  I think the colours work beautifully together and it's just so much fun!

See I told you...quick and easy, cause that's how I roll these days!  Are you going to make some paper art this week?

Until next time...Lisa

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Paint Colour Dilemma

I am soooo tired of the builder beige rooms in my house.  The house was built about 10 years ago, we've lived here for 4 months and we just found out that the previous owners never, ever painted.  Therefore, all that is on our walls is tinted primer.  Tinted primer and two small kids do not mix, it is NOT washable in any way, shape or form not too mention it is B-O-R-I-N-G.

I need to get this place painted.  We have done our family room already which you saw a glimpse of in my Christmas Mantel post but I will do a proper post on that room sometime in the near future.  Now, we are working on trying to complete the kitchen, dining room, laundry room and powder room to have the main floor finished with the exception of the entry/stairway which I think we will have to hire someone to do given that it reaches up two full stories.


For now, I am focusing on the dining/playroom.  You remember the playroom don't you?  Well, it's not that bad now, I cleaned it up and removed some of the toys but we still need to figure out more storage/decor options.

My inspiration in this room is my stretched fabric art and these are some of the colour options we have.

We have an espresso coloured table and chairs...

...and this table runner.

Of course the table runner can be changed if necessary but I really like the idea of staying with the orangey reds.  My husband, however feels it might be too much for the space.  The room is quite long and at the opposite end from the art is a wall of windows.  There are also 2 additional long narrow windows on one side wall and glass french doors on the other.  The room is quite well lit with natural light during the day.

 

My favourite option is the one at the bottom, it is called Mexican Chili by Behr.  Brad prefers the next one up, the light sage green which is called Southern Breeze by Behr.

I would love it if you would weigh in and give us your thoughts.  I'll update you once the room is complete.

Until next time...Lisa

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