Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Trash to Treasure--The Wall Art Edition

Welcome to Trash to Treasure Tuesday! If you're new here, then a double welcome to you, and thanks for visiting. Put your feet up and fix yourself a drink.

You're sure to find LOTS of great Trash to Treasure ideas, 'cuz I have some talented friends.

If you've got an idea or project to share, then LINK UP!

And NOW...for some wall art.

Do you have a naked wall, and an almost naked wallet?

I've been there, done that. And I revisit the situation often. DIY Home Ideas has solved our problem.

Got some stencils? Stencil a pattern right on your wall and frame it with a thrift store frame. Instant wall art! If you don't want to stencil directly on the wall, use a piece of poster board, or some fabric. I cut up a canvas drop cloth and stenciled on that. Look here for that project.



Speaking of fabric, how about just framing a beautiful fabric scrap? Beautiful pattern AND color on your walls. Isn't that what art is supposed to do?


How about another empty frame? This one is hung over a map, but you can also just hang empty frames. This adds an architectural element to the art.




Look out, fabulous kitchen art idea below. What a great idea for displaying photos in the kitchen. I guess you probably should use NEW pans for this, the ones in my cupboard are, shall we say, less than pristine.


I loooove these ceiling rosettes. Simple and graphic. My favorite.

Speaking of graphic. If you're into typography, this license plate collage is DROOL WORTHY.

My husband would think I was NUTS if I hung license plates on the wall.
Now link up those projects!






22 comments:

  1. Love that stencil idea. Long stretches of wallspace terrorize me. Lately I've been searching for long horizontal artwork as I have so many of these spaces in my house. But seeing all these ideas is inspiring me to get out of the box :O)Thanks for hosting the party (I'm having one the 16th, if you're interested...would love to have you!)

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  2. Hi! This is my first time linking. Thanks so much for hosting the party! Have a good day...
    pk @ Room Remix

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  3. I used license plates in my son's room instead of a wallpaper border. We hung them end to end around the top of the room using very small nails.

    Michelle
    www.TrashToTreasureDecorating.com

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  4. I have a post on my blog about my son's room where he discovered my old album covers. It turned out great!

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  5. I love the license plates! I have the personalized plate from my old car hanging in my laundry room. I got a personalized plate to celebrate paying the car off.

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  6. What great ideas! I love those ceiling rosettes on the wall... I.must.get.some!

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  7. All cute ideas! I've always framed wallpaper or scrapbook paper - very easy and inexpensive.

    Manuela

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  8. Oh... I'm loving those licence plates! Right up my funky rustic alley. :) Those are some great inspiration pics you've found, Kimm!

    Thanks for hosting another party!

    Donna

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  9. I love your idea photos, Kimm! :) The rosettes are lovely. :)

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  10. Sorry about linking twice....these days are so busy that my brain is fried :( Thanks for hosting!

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  11. You have a great blog--I will follow--and hope you will do the same
    Cheri

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  12. These are fabulous! I love the framed map!

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  13. Thanks for hosting the party again. I love all the great ideas I get from everyone. I love the idea that framing material or scrapbook paper can add such a great impact to a wall and room.

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  14. I am not sure if it was ok for me to link. Many of the posts look like decorating posts. Mine was a craft. If that's not ok, please let me know! :)

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  15. Man, do I love those ceiling medallions! Awesome look.

    Okay, I'm a day late, but I finally made it. Thank you for hosting. :)

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  16. i love your trash art! especially love the empty frame over the map- beautiful!

    reworkedart.blogspot.com

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  17. I love the idea of framing fabric! Why didn't I think of that? www.satisfiedsole.com

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  18. Framing fabric is such a great idea. I'm going to have to go look through my stash. Thanks for hosting!

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  19. LOVED the ceilig rosettes. Awesome idea. Thinking about a collage of them hung on the ceilng to spice up a bland ceiling

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  20. I am sooooo late, but I finally got a trash to treasure done this week. It's been a long week. Can ya tell? :)

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  21. Great home goods ideas! I have been blogging my home design projects on http://sabineshome.com What do you suggest using for home decor?

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