I am one of those people. You know, the kind that browses the clearance section of any store, wondering what frugal finds I will discover that I can put to alternative use. I’d say I’m running a 60% average on what decor in my home is actually still in its original design. However, thinking this way gives me some awesome gallery wall art ideas to add to my home! A lot… Continue Reading
DIY Wall Art with Photos: Travel Memories
*This post contains affiliate links* I’m sure I’m not the only one out there who loves a “travel” theme in home decor. Hundreds of home magazines would immediately negate such a claim anyway. I do have one small idiosyncrasy about using travel in my own home decorating – I only want to use my own pictures. So I had to come up with a DIY approach to wall art that… Continue Reading
Freezer Paper Stenciling and a Happy Accident
My guess is, if you’re here, you already have a pin or two related to freezer paper stencils saved on a board somewhere. I pinned probably half a dozen versions of freezer paper stencil ideas before I ever actually looked at one; when I finally did, I was hooked. I’ve played around with lots of painting ideas, and the thought of a better stencil to go with my… Continue Reading
DIY Photo Canvas
Okay, technically, “canvas” is misleading. I tried photos on canvas, but with less success. I saw these basswood canvas boards at Michaels and decided to give them a try – a true lazy man’s photo project. ***I feel compelled to add that I have purchased professional canvas prints, and they are GORGEOUS. With a friend who is a professional photographer, I know it must be maddening to see… Continue Reading
