Contrary to what some may believe, a minimalist playroom doesn't mean a lack of toys or fun. Instead, it's about creating an environment that is not too visually overwhelming, and focusing on quality over quantity.
In my home staging consultations, I’m often asked how to choose the ideal size art for above the bed. We've compiled some general guide...
Summer is a season of sunshine, warmth, and relaxation. It's also a great time to capture your own image through self-portraiture. Whether your students are in kindergarten through 5th grade, drawing a self-portrait can be a fun and rewarding way for students to express themselves and document their unique features. In this fun and easy drawing guide students will draw themselves living their best summer lives!
This Australia Lapbook contains lots of fun and interesting elements as well as hands-on activity for children to learn about this unique country.
Gallery walls are our favourite type wall art display! They inject style and personality into the room. A gallery wall is a selection of prints, sometimes in different sizes, displayed together to create an ‘art gallery’ effect. It can be a selection of prints (artworks, photos, posters, family photos, you name it!) displayed in a cluster, like below examples:We believe everyone deserves gorgeous art at an affordable price. The great thing about art prints is that they can be changed with the seasons or fashions easily. They provide an accessible way to update your décor and can change the whole look of your space quickly & easily.Creating the perfect layout and combination for a gallery wall can feel like a daunting task. You might have countless ideas and elements to consider incorporating into the design. If you are renting, let us introduce you to your new best friend - 3M wall strips! They won't damage the wall and you can hang your wall art or decor with no fuss 😉 Follow these 8 easy-peasy steps below, to create and hang your own gallery wall in your home without the stress ❤️ Step 1 Let's begin with the wall you have in mind. Doesn't matter if it has artwork on it already. Attach an A4 (or Letter size in the USA) paper to the wall with removable tape. This paper will come in very handy for artwork scale purposes later, trust us 😉 Take a photo of the room, front on, in good lighting. Here is a photo of our wall we will use as the example: Step 2 Now the fun part! Think about the photos or wall art you would like to display on your gallery wall. These could include digital photos of family or friends you already have, some new wall art or posters found by browsing your favourite stores online, or checking out shopping centres or even thrift stores for more unique pieces. Feel free to check out our website here to get some inspiration! Collect all your ideas and pictures, we will come back to them later. Step 3 Once you have your ideas, it's time to think about the size and layout. If you have existing wall art or family photos, now is the time to measure them all and write it all down on a piece of paper. Think about the layout you would like. Pro Tip - Create focus with a large main piece, and maintain balance around it with smaller pieces, to give your gallery wall the WOW factor! Don't be scared to mix up frame colours too. Black, oak or white mixed together looks just fabulous 🙌 We have created a free gallery wall layout templates guide. Click on the picture below to download the free PDF template of popular gallery wall art layouts. Keep this file handy for the next step. Step 4 Hop onto the canva website and create a free account. This is best done from a computer, and the below instructions might be different if using a phone or tablet. * From the main area, Click on
I wanted a way to hide the big black box! The new TVs with frames and digital art are cool, but expensive and I wanted an option that worked without having the TV on all the time. So I decided to make a frame with art canvas panels that open like binary doors. And you… Read More DIY hidden TV art frame
Learn how to make easy DIY sock pumpkins. This quick craft project requires just a few supplies and is great for budget-friendly fall décor.
Custom artwork doesn't have to bust your decorating budget—get creative and try DIY wall art to make your home truly reflect your style.
I put out the call for your empty walls and you delivered! This was fun! Today I’m sharing 3 of those here, with my recommendations, and then I’ll show you how to find even more of those empty wall solutions on my Instagram account. This seems like it was a popular thing to do….maybe I’ll do more on
How to print these cute oversize portraits of your kids for only a few dollars. It's easy to print large photo portraits for less!
Paint is a simple and cost-effective way to dramatically change the look and feel of a room. Aside from changing the color of the walls and ceiling, the painting techniques you use can give the illusion that you’ve changed the size of the room. Whether you’d like your room to feel cozier, bigger, or even like the ceiling is taller, several room-painting tricks can completely transform your space. Color choice is also a phenomenal tool that can have a significant psychological effect on the ways we perceive the space we're in. The human eye is naturally drawn to light; painting
Download our free printable My House drawing prompt and have fun creating a cool little house!
One of my clients saw a fluted accent wall and wanted the exact same thing and wondered if I could do it. Here’s what I did to achieve this look.
Whether you can't afford a new bed or just want to give your current bed a bit of a romantic makeover, here's a plethora of DIY ideas for a canopy bed.
Here is a supply list of all the items I used in my stairwell and hall update if you would like to replicate it. Pine Bead Board: Top Trim: Decorative Moulding: Paint Colors: Bead Board: Sherwin Williams – Natural Cream in Eggshell Walls: Behr Scuff Defense – Polar Bear in Flat Railing Primer: Stix Primer […]
This inexpensive DIY adds loads of personality to any room and is easy to make. Click here for the full tutorial and links to make DIY Engineer Prints...
Easy cheap home decorations you can make with repurposed thrift store picture frames. Cheap and quick home decor DIY ideas for living room, kitchen, bedroom or entryway on a budget. How to make over old picture frames. #thriftstore #pictureframes #diy
The goal of this kitchen? Cottage vibes. As in English cottage with traditional elements that feel upscale but also like they belong in a kitchen where cooking and baking actually take place. We selected inset cabinetry in a neutral off white (BM Natural Cream), an alcove style hood in a plaster-like limewash paint, and used
Do you have some wall space you need to fill up with something beautiful? Do you need functional pieces that look pretty, too? Do you have old windows kicking around? If you answered 'yes' to
LIVED IN BED - RECOLOR ౨ৎ ⋆｡˚ I feel like I can rarely find bed recolors that I like and in this style, so I made some! recolor of @awingedllama bedding with 20 swatches :) download (mesh included)
With Lent and Easter just around the bend, I thought it was a great time to re-share my friend's Prayer Hands with a free printable. It's a simple way to remind your kids of what is important and remind them of all that they have to be thankful for, not only during this time of
I’ve been ticking away at our front entryway and making it more of a space with function and purpose over where it stands now. First on my list to make it more of an interesting room with added character is to add board and batten on the walls. I’ve known for quite some time that […]
This DIY giant pegboard wall is perfect for storing office and craft supplies, and give your space style and functionality!
Looking for gallery wall ideas? I'm sharing tips for creating the perfect art wall along with the "before" and "after" reveal of my own!
Do you have some wall space you need to fill up with something beautiful? Do you need functional pieces that look pretty, too? Do you have old windows kicking around? If you answered 'yes' to
Painting your walls is a great way to give the rooms in your home a refresh. Below you'll find 10 beautiful painted accent walls.
Die Käfer Laterne kann nicht nur gut fliegen, sondern sieht auch noch sehr süß aus. Hier zeigen wir euch, wie ihr die Laterne basteln könnt.
Do you have a big, blank wall you don’t know how to decorate? Check out 12 affordable large wall decor ideas that are amazing solutions for your living room, bedroom and more!
When teach art, I use the immersive Charlotte-Mason approach which includes living books, narration, copywork, and creative expression. Here's how.
What is the easiest way for recycling leftover cardboard? Reuse leftover boxes as floor or table protection or try some unique DIY ideas with cardboard.
I was grew up in Los Angeles, not too far from what was once Immaculate Heart College (IHC). Perhaps one of the biggest legacies of IHC is Sister Mary Corita, better known to many as Corita Kent, artist-activist and chairperson of the IHC art department from 1951-1968. Do you know about Corita Kent? In her own […]
Whatever your reason may be for getting a tattoo after trauma, here are 8 healing tattoo ideas to inspire you.
My favorite free art!
In all of the houses we’ve lived in, we’ve never really decorated our son’s bedroom. So we decided to take on a day project and show him and his room a little l…
Sofa and Couches CAD Blocks available for free download. Browse our extensive collection of free CAD blocks designed for UK construction projects!
