Creative Clocks: How to Make Your Own Clock

03rd Aug2011

Creative Clocks: How to Make Your Own Clock

by Dinah Wulf

Learn how to make your own clock in an inexpensive and creative way to add your personality to your décor. It also makes a nice personalized gift. I have recently noticed unique clocks in magazines and at department stores like Target. There was a great piece, a clock made out of colorful forks, knives, and spoons for your kitchen. Why not do it yourself for half the price?

A clock kit can be purchased for about $8.00 at any craft store. Here is some inspiration to get you started.

A Clock of Frames
A White Board Clock
For the more adventurous, a clock made out of hard drives.
My favorites from Country Living, include a Book Clock, Frame Clock, and Fabric Clock.

If you just use your imagination, you can make a decorative wall clock with almost anything! It is a very simple DIY project. Just follow the instructions on your kit. Depending on your chosen timepiece, you may need to use a drill for a hole or you may need to attach a picture hanger as well. Consider making a clock out of an old book, a decorative tin tray, an existing painting on canvas, cooking utensils, or an old record album (is “old record album” an oxymoron?). There you have it… an inexpensive and unique piece of DIY wall art and another great idea to turn your trash into treasure.

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06th Jul2011

DIY Photo Wall Décor Idea

by Dinah Wulf

DIY Photo Wall Décor Idea

Here is a DIY design idea perfect for your living room or bedroom décor. One of my greatest friends put this one together. She purchased two picture ledges and turned them vertically. She cleverly attached curtain wires and clips to hang interesting black and white photos. Everything you need to complete this do it yourself project can be purchased at IKEA. It is the perfect conversation starter and adds chic elegance to your living room decor.

Her original idea started by using photos of places she hoped and dreamed to travel to. As she reached that destination, she would then print that photo in color, marking her achievment.

Need another idea? Fill your photo wall with fun pictures of great memories and commemorate your friends and family.

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10th Jun2011

Travel Collage

by Dinah Wulf

Travel Collage

Martha, my love, this bit of inspiration is an example of exactly why I love you so! This Travel Collage is the perfect way to commemorate your memories. It’s June already and that means vacation time! Hopefully I’ll be able to post DIY travel collage after my next trip…

Here’s how to make it from Martha Stewart’s website.

1. Sort through your memorabilia, and pick your favorite bits and pieces. Scan and enlarge them, and print them out in color.

2. Cut a sheet of decorative paper to the size of a poster frame, and affix enlarged mementos to the paper with double-sided tape. Arrange them in a grid pattern, but feel free to be creative. Layer small items on top, and affix with double-sided tape. Write the place and year of your travels on a strip of paper, and tape it along the bottom edge of the decorative paper.

3. Put the collage in the frame, and hang. Now you have an intriguing collage of memories that will be a great conversation piece, as well as a “scrapbook” you can enjoy at a glance.

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20th May2011

How to Arrange Art or Family Photos

by Dinah Wulf

How to Arrange Art or Family Photos

The other day, one of my best friends asked me the best way to arrange her family photos, so she inspired me to do this post. It’s not the first time a friend has asked me that, as I also recall asking myself the very same question before. I didn’t think, however, that there’d be so much information out there with so many different ideas. Then again, you can find anything on the internet these days!

Home and Gardens do it YOURSELF magazine and website always has great ideas and tips. Here are a few of my favorites on how to arrange art.

Use Paper First: Choose the pictures you would like to mount, trace, and cut out the shapes. Tape and position the paper on your wall in various placements to help you choose the desired arrangement.

Center: Start with the largest central image and work smaller pieces outward around the dominant piece.

Off Center: Art arrangement does not necessarily have to be centered on a wall.

Think Outside the Wall: Display you art or photos on bookshelves, mantels, or inside armoires.

Small Frames in Small Spaces: Hang smaller framed pieces of artwork in cozy spots such as a book shelf or oddly shaped corner.

3-D Display: Purchase frame risers. It will offset artwork a few inches from the wall and will highlight select pieces.

Source: Home and Gardens do it YOURSELF magazine and website

DIY Wall Art: Unique Picture Frame Ideas

by Dinah Wulf

DIY Wall Art: Unique Picture Frame Ideas

So I have been writing this blog for almost a month now thinking that I would inspire others, when in fact I have inspired myself! There are so many creative minds out there and I can only hope that I am half as talented. I’ve found amazing ideas from turning old books into a purse to making an ultra hip chair entirely out of compact discs and DVDs! Those posts are to come in the near future, but let’s start more simply with picture frames.

Check out these four unique DIY wall art ideas to use picture frames and click on the link if you’d like to view the tutorials:

Showcase a Collection
Use Empty Frames to Decorate a Wall
Make a Key Holder
Make a Chalkboard Program

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16th May2011

Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Old Candle Sconces

by Dinah Wulf

Trash to Treasure: Upcycled Old Candle Sconces

Let’s face it, our styles change over time. I’ve had these old sconces since college, and I found them tucked away in the back of a cabinet. I liked the pattern, but wanted to revamp them a little and decided to go bold and paint them turquoise to give them more life. I used two coats of an acrylic paint, and glazed it with 3 coats of triple-thick crystal clear spray paint.

This cost less than $10 to for this DIY wall art, with materials left over for another project, and and I have turned trash to treasure!