DIY Cork Boards

I decided I wanted some inspiration boards for my home office but didn't want to spend much money. 

I decided to make my own cork boards, see image above for my muse.  Yesterday I went to the thrift store and found three similarly sized frames for a total of about $18.

I know the artwork is gorgeous, it's a shame I won't be keeping it. 

I decided on painting the frames in a glossy teal color to accent my new orange rug (pictures to follow).  The hardware store didn't have the right color of spray paint in gloss so I bought the satin teal and a clear gloss coat for the top. 

This and some fine sand paper came to about $10.

I quickly sanded the frames to take off the top finish so the paint will stick.  After they were nicely sanded I took a damp rag and cleaned off the dust and dirt.  Then the coats of paint began...once I had the frames covered with color to my satisfaction I added the gloss top coat and voila...

All in a few hours of work!

Today I will pick up the cork to finalize my boards and hang them so tune back in to see the final product!

design after dark II

Fridays Design After Dark was such a great time.  I recommend this event to everyone!  I overheard that about 800 people bought tickets!  It was packed but there was great drinks and great art.  The people watching wasn't half bad either.

art

DIY artwork can typically look a little...well...like you made it yourself.  When I saw this photo I thought, I can do that!  This is my inspiration for making pieces that look like I invest in artwork.  A piece like this might just have to belong in my home office...which by the way, I will soon have before and after photos so everyone can see the transformation.  I just have a few more tweaks before I show it off!

wall decals

I have been seeing some great modern wall decals lately.  Gone are the days of worded decals "Home is where the heart is" in the kitchen.  Now take a look at some of this art for your walls:

They are typically not permanent, so you can stick them to your walls without any damage!



*Via: allmodern.com

moss?

Best idea of the day...



Put in blender: 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, a few handfuls of moss, one teaspoon of sugar. Paint on wall and mist
daily until it grows.

This is an awesome idea.  I actually have a detached brick garage backing up to the back yard and I've always felt it needed some type of outdoor artwork...I guess I'll have to put this idea on hold for the spring since it's already snowing!

*Via: www.environmentalgraffiti.com

do it yourself artwork

The last piece of do it yourslef artwork went over so well I had to do another one.  For this one you just need a blank canvas, masking tape, and spray paint...voila, one of a kind artwork!

do it yourself artwork

Not that this is craft week or anything but I thought this was a great idea for inexpensive artwork, this is going in my back pocket!

Use Elmers glue on a canvas and paint it all the same color. Simple and stylish!  I would go more geometric than floral but a great idea nonetheless.

*Via pinterest.com

artwork collage

I am a little obsessed with artwork collages and seem to try and put one in every project I am working on!  Take a look at these beauties, don't you want one in your house?



*Sources: Unknown, atlantahomesmag.com