First stop: Etsy, to find some scrapbook paper that I liked (I couldn't find any at my local craft store that I liked). I was successful and paid under $10 for a pack of it.
Second stop: The dollar store where I found some white, plastic square frames with el cheap-o ribbon on the tops of them (I ripped that stuff off!)
Third stop: Wally world for some spray paint (I made sure it worked with plastic).
Fourth stop: My parent's back yard to spray paint the frames (after ripping the ribbon off of them).
Final stop: The apartment where I filled them with the paper and then hung them on the wall.
Final cost of the artwork: $20 (9 picture frames, paper and a can of spray paint for plastic). Now that's apartment decorating that my husband doesn't mind!
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What a great idea! I love all that you used all different kinds of paper.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project! I really like idea of framing scrapbook paper. It looks great on the wall and you did a nice job of spacing them evenly! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great Kari! It turned out well. I actually finally got around to doing it myself in Caroline's room. I hope to post pictures soon.
ReplyDeleteI have seen several projects similar to (but not the same as) this one! It is adorable : ) I love it! Too bad I have little to no wall space left in my house!
ReplyDeleteit looks great!!
ReplyDeletei feel for your parking situation ... when i lived in DC it was the same way. i'm so thankful to have a parking spot in our CA place!
Looks great Kari! I'm loving all the green papers you used.
ReplyDeleteI picked up those same cheap white frames, but haven't done anything with them yet...I love this idea!
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This is a terrific project. I love how it really filled in the space.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Looks really nice in that room! :)
ReplyDeletei have those exact frames!!! They are hanging in my newborn sons room!! Great job.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from It's so very creative! I love this idea,they really turned out great. I may give this a try for my girls room!
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Sharon
I love the colors that you chose. The bedroom looks so restful. Fantastic addition for only $20!
ReplyDelete-Angela
Thank you so much for linking up to the party!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea!! I need something to go above my kitchen cabinets, and I think this is just perfect. I found you from the Tutorial Tuesday on Hope Studios. Thanks for sharing!
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Linda
Turned out great. Thanks for linking up with Sugar & Spic.
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!! And I love your colors and pillows too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, truly!
HUGS,
Cindy Adkins
www.recoveryartist.com
Great job. I have though about similar projects but you may have motivated me to action.
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Pam
Very very nice! From idea to execution to final display, totally better than the cost and very stylish and chic!
ReplyDeleteThey make a great impact all grouped together like that - great idea!
ReplyDeleteKari, those look awesome!! Woo Hoo! I love this project. My middle daughter just graduated college and completely moved out and into an apartment with mostly bare walls. I'm going to tell her about this project. I know she'll love it. Thanks for linking this post to Woo Hoo! Wednesday and joining the fun!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these! Stopping by from Fireflies and Jellybean party.
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www.homeandheartsblog.com
Cheap to charming! Thanks for linking up @PonyTails&FishScales!
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cute picture idea! Happy Transformation Thursday <3
ReplyDeleteCute! I love the different papers!
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ReplyDeleteVery well done! I love projects that take inexpensive and easy inputs and end up looking super classy! :>) I linked to this on my weekly roundup - thanks for sharing!
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