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Sunday, 26 January 2014

Tips, Tools & Techniques - Cheap (or Free) Wall Art!

Hello! Here's our regular feature where we share tips, tools & techniques that have caught our eye, things we have Pinned, and things we have tried. These are probably not going to change your life(!) but might make it a bit easier...
A ridiculously quick and easy one for you today. I've seen lots of posts and projects where people use fabric pieces as wall art. Well how about something even simpler?

The first two are full size pieces of gift wrap paper - the Musicians one is from the V&A gift shop (designed by Rob Hodgson - can you recognise the famous icons?) and the alphabet / numbers one is from a small local boutique. Both would make great posters and only cost £1 each!
The next two are from my "acquired" wallpaper sample stash. Its shamefully quite big. I can't seem to help myself when in DIY shops. I may have a problem...
All you need is a cheap frame (this one was on sale for £2 because of some minor damage - it can easily be covered / painted etc) It measures 45 X 55cm:
And voila!
One frame, four different looks. The gift wrap paper ones are my favourite - what do you think?

2nd Feb 14: Update - this post was featured here by Dream a Little Bigger
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15 comments:

  1. Katie26 January 2014 at 21:47

    Again a fab idea!

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  2. Unknown27 January 2014 at 11:13

    Great idea and they look funky. Now where did I put those frames.....

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    1. buttons and paint...27 January 2014 at 13:28

      Thanks Andrea - good to know we're not the only ones to buy frames "just in case!"

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  3. Free Spirit Designs27 January 2014 at 11:43

    great idea! x

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  4. Joanna O'Sullivan27 January 2014 at 16:17

    I am also a serial wrapping paper buyer! This is such a great idea. I have often used wrapping paper over insets because they often look dull after a short amount of time and it means I can make a few not-matching frames look like they go together. I never thought of framing the paper but will definitely be doing it.

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    1. buttons and paint...5 February 2014 at 14:12

      Yay Joanna! Another wrapping paper buyer! You van get some really good ones in book shops and smaller gift boutiques! xx

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  5. Sum of their Stories28 January 2014 at 08:41

    I framed some bits of wallpaper at work once when we needed quick art work for a very plain space but had no budget at all. I love the wrapping paper you used here, especially the musicians, but I love the black and white wall paper too.
    I also have a stash of wallpaper off cuts (not quite as big a collection as you mind!) in a bag, shoved at the back of the wardrobe. It's great for card making, wrapping presents, covering books etc.
    I like Joanna's (the commenter above me) idea for covering frame inserts with wrapping paper.

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  6. Lucy Blossom28 January 2014 at 11:50

    Another great idea, thanks for sharing.

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  7. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods28 January 2014 at 17:36

    Wonderful way to get great artwork! thanks for the inspiration!

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  8. Crafts a la Mode7 February 2014 at 02:05

    Pretty cool, indeed. I never thought of that. Linda

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