Remember here when I promised to show you what I did with the index pages of the vintage atlas? Better late, then never...I am going to finally show you how I used them.
I took my inspiration from these amazing prints I saw on Pinterest
I purchased 6 11x14 frames from Christmas Tree Shoppes for $6.99 each. At first, I spray painted the mats an aqua color, but after living with them for a few weeks, I decided I wanted a more monochromatic feel to the dining room. I re-sprayed painted them tan. Spray painting mats is a home decorating tip I totally love...for a few dollars you can add personal color touches to any standard white picture mat in your home!
I found this amazing blog that has free downloadable vintage images, selected 6 that I liked, and then printed them onto the index book pages. It's still a work in progress because some of the images printed in a blue color that I am not crazy about. I also think I would like the images to have a more cohesive feel. As it is, some of them are nautical...some are not.
The moral of the story is that, for less than $50 in frames and spray paint I was able to fill two walls with my homemade art. You don't have to spend a lot of money on wall art!
Plus, the possibilities are endless. I can change the images whenever the mood strikes, I can change the color of the mats, I can take out the mats like the pinspiration photo...it's a very versatile project.
1 comment:
I think that those turned out great! I love the tip on the mats! I would not have thought of that!
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