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Do-It-Yourself Wall Art

By CAITLIN LOSEY/THE NEST

Channel your inner Picasso and create a one-of-a-kind wall statement.

Do-It-Yourself Wall Art

    Stylish Scraps
    Ever wonder what to do with all those extra scraps of wallpaper and fabric you have lying around? Frame them! Lean 'em against the wall for a casual-chic look.

    ELLEN SILVERMAN / THE NEST

    Old-School Style
    Transform a drab wall into a fab (and practical) entryway. Apply a coat of magnetic chalkboard paint and draw a supersized calendar. Bonus: It can double as a fun menu board or a great sign-in for parties.

    MARK LUND / THE NEST

    At-Home Art Gallery
    Who says you need a gazillion different pieces of art? Find a series of similar images (even photos from a trip) and show them off in monochromatic frames.

    ELLEN SILVERMAN / THE NEST

    Canvas Chic
    Pick up a large fabric stretcher and some fun fabric (look for bright and bold prints). Stretch the fabric over the frame and secure with a staple gun for a customized yet inexpensive statement piece.

    ELLEN SILVERMAN / THE NEST

    Gift-Wrapped Walls
    Fake wallpaper with wrapping paper! Select an assortment of patterns and decide how you want to lay them out. With a pencil, lightly sketch your scheme on the wall and simply glue the cutouts to the wall.

    MARK LUND / THE NEST

    Magnet-ficent Mood Board
    Everyone needs a little creative inspiration in their home office. Apply a coat of magnetic paint, add a coat of your favorite color, and attach postcards and notes with magnetic tacks.

    MARK LUND / THE NEST

    Hot Headboard
    No space or cash for a traditional headboard? Craft your own mini-stretch canvases with bold, solid fabrics. For the final touch, arrange in a grid formation above your bed.

    QUENTIN BACON / THE NEST

    Styles That Stick
    Wall stickers are an easy way to create an eye-catching mural. Tip: Test different arrangements by taping the decal to the wall in its packaging before you commit and stick.

    MARK LUND / THE NEST



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Foxylse02 06:12:37 AM Jun 15 2009

WE ARE LOOKING FOR WAYS TO DECORATE A YOUNG BOYS ROOM (AGE 10) WITH BASEBALL,FOOTBALL,SOCCER SPORTS.ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.ALSO,WHERE TO FIND ANYTHING THAT HAS TO BE BOUGHT.THANK YOU.

Francesisco 07:01:07 PM May 13 2009

I have taken Cards that people have given me and put them into a frame .

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