DIY Artwork

March 31, 2010

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Budget Tip of the Day: Use Paint

There is no need to hang anything on your walls if you go bold with your paint. DIY artwork doesn’t get much easier than this. Create a pattern of painted squares on your wall, or let a single square stand on it’s own. Use painter’s tape and a level to achieve an even square pattern. You can get quite creative using different colors, sizes and arrangements. If you want a variety of colors, but don’t want to fork out the money for that much paint, use paint samples. They are usually only two to five dollars per sample and come with more than enough paint for this project. Most of them come in a flat finish, but if you want something a bit more shiny, gently rub some wipe-on poly (available at any home improvement store) over each square before removing your tape.

Come back tomorrow for a new DIY artwork idea.

March 30, 2010

DIY Artwork

Budget Tip of the Day: Books and Calendars

Books and calendars are such a great place to find inexpensive DIY artwork. If you are not opposed to tearing pages out of a book, you can find some amazing treasures to adorn your walls. Just carefully tear out and cut to size. Pop it in a frame and there you go. The same goes for calendars. Use books and past calendars you already have, or shop the clearance section of any bookstore. The sunflower book pictured here was only $1.00 on clearance and is full of hundreds of beautiful images. This also works great for kids rooms. Just frame pages of a children’s book. Try using something a little vintage looking or a nursery rhyme themed book to add some charm. If there is a particular artist or piece or
artwork you just adore, but cannot afford, search for a book with those artist’s images. You’ll save money and still have beautiful artwork to enjoy.

Come back tomorrow for a new DIY artwork idea.

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March 29, 2010

DIY Artwork

Budget Tip of the Day: Framed Fabric

This is such a simple way to create instant diy artwork without spending much money. If you’ve already got fabric lying around and picture frames then this is a FREE way to change up your walls. Take frames you already have and swap out the picture for the fabric. Adhere the fabric with with spray adhesive (available at any home improvement store) or fabric glue. Buying the fabric shouldn’t cost much either since you probably won’t need a large amount. If you’ve got an old frame that doesn’t quite match the fabric you want to use, a few coats of spray paint will transform your frame for cheap. Thrift stores are also great places to find cheap frames to paint. Create a grouping of coordinating fabrics, use a matte, or let one frame stand on it’s own. Use your creativity to come up with your own unique and affordable diy artwork piece.

Come back tomorrow for a new DIY artwork idea.

Here are a few more pics to give you some ideas: