Say "NO!" to bare walls.

Hallway display

It's been in the high 50's to mid 60's this week (for us New Englanders, this is summer like!), which means happy Christa, which means crafty Christa. SO- today we're talking about wall art. Something near and dear to my heart. I despise empty walls. What a waste. But if you're like me, sadly, there aren't unlimited funds. This doesn't mean you need to waste precious wall space! You can make gorgeous, unique wall art for a few dollars (or doll-hairs, as I like to say.) Here is what you need to do:

1. Get in your car! Head to A.C. Moore or Michaels, and Walmart.
2. Pick out some of your favorite scrapbook paper. They sell big books or seperates, and they range from $0.59 to $1.50. All will come in a 12x12.
3. Pick out some frames. I went to Walmart and got basic black frames for $0.96.
3. Decide on your hanging design, and lay out your frames. I knew that in the hallway I wanted to do a simple verticle line, and in the master bedroom I wanted more of an abstract grouping. Do this right at a dining room table, and you can position them as you like, and move them around until you are 100% pleased.
4. Decide what paper will go where. Again, in the hallway I wanted to use the same paper for all three (because I was OBSESSED with the pattern.) The master bedroom has a mix.

5. Easiest way to make sure you cut your paper to the perfect size is to use the little piece of cardboard that comes in your frame. Place in on the backside of your paper, and trace it. Then cut!
6. Once you've cut everything, place it in your frame and hang. Voila!