Sunday Funday

Sunday, December 13, 2009 | Category: Art, Budget Design, Decorating, Material Girls Projects, Walls

One of my clients needed some art (and quickly) for her guest bedroom that we’ve been working on.  Her mother will be here visiting for Christmas in a mere nine days!  So needless to say, we’ve been scrambling around trying to put together the finishing touches on the room that she will be staying in.  We wanted to give off a hotel feel in this space.  White, deep magenta and beige are the predominant colors in here (while brushed nickel accents add some sparkle to the room)

So on my Sunday Funday, I am making two coordinating pieces of art for her out of wallpaper by Osborne and Little, that she can place above her small dresser.

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It really has turned out to be such an easy and inexpensive project (and in no way, am I very crafty!)

All you need is a pretty frame (I purchased two at Aaron Brothers for $36 each), a 2″ mat (I got two espresso brown ones cut at Hobby Lobby for $10 each), and some fabulous wallpaper scraps.

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Pick the part of the wallpaper that you like the best, cut to fit, insert into frame and voila! Instant art.

new 013And if my clients ever gets tired of this color scheme or pattern, then no worries, because this project only cost $92!

It’s too bad I don’t have more wallpaper, I’d love to make a “series” for myself or some wallpaper art as a gift for someone for Christmas.  Oh well, there’s always next year!

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10 Comments to 'Sunday Funday'

Gina 13 Dec 09 at 3:59 pm

Em- you are in every way crafty! I love the espresso mats!

Sharon Brown 13 Dec 09 at 8:13 pm

That looks fantastic!

MaterialGirls 13 Dec 09 at 9:09 pm

Gina- you are too funny. I’m too impatient to be crafty!!! I want everything done yesterday :)

Thanks Sharon- hopefully my client likes it too!

down pillow 13 Dec 09 at 11:28 pm

Those look fabulous – good job!

Yahnay 14 Dec 09 at 12:15 am

Its such a great idea. I do the same with material sometimes. It means I can keep the frame and change the fabric when I get sick of it. It is such a cheap way to keep your room looking fab!

sketch42 14 Dec 09 at 12:49 am

I did a few projects like that and they all turned out great!!! My favorite is the one where I framed a 2 dollar piece of marbled craft paper in Ikea Ribba frames. See it here http://sketch42blog.com/2009/10/16/diy-art/

You guys will love it!

anonymous 14 Dec 09 at 9:03 am

Those look great!! Please post pictures of the room when finished. That wallpaper is just fabulous!!!

Liz 14 Dec 09 at 1:28 pm

This is a very cute idea. It’s also a great way to still tie in the other rooms together by adding something that was in another room as decoration. It can also be a great way to decorate the interior doors, if yours are as plain as mine are. A smaller frame can be used so it doesn’t stick out far from the door.

Irene 14 Dec 09 at 1:34 pm

I love to do this with fabric as well. I’d love to see the room when finished.

Judy 25 Dec 09 at 5:23 pm

And my mother loves it!!! Thanks Emily

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