Ideas for DIY Art

February 27, 2013


I have been saving many DIY art ideas in my pinterest (you can follow me here ) and as I was looking through them I thought why not share them with all of you.  They are all pretty easy and if done well can look quite amazing and interesting with the added bonus that once praised by your friends you can state that you are in fact the artist! The way I see it DIY art is not only fun but rewarding.

So let's start with the piece above.  Paint your lips in different colors blot on a piece of paper and chose a fancy frame to increase the work's importance and give it weight. 


For this one you can enlarge some old stamps and print on thicker and nicer paper and frame individually.  What makes this so beautiful is that you can appreciate the detail in each stamp because they are larger, and because they are presented as a collection.  Being part of a large group gives more importance to the project.  Here are some other good examples of wall galleries.


Pick some colorful shopping bags and just frame them.  Its almost too easy to be so cute.


Here the array of colors and the fact that the pieces cover the entire wall makes the project the main event of this room.


I adore this one.  I think it was among my first pins when I joined pinterest.  With so many beautiful book covers you could try and scan the cover of your choice and if you have photoshop use the watercolor filter, print it and then enlarge it.  Here is a post on another way to go about DIYing this one with a beautiful result as well.


Use a silhouette and with painter's tape you can paint one part first, let dry and then paint the other.  The interesting thing here is the color selection and the way its framed.


Easy!  The reason why I think this looks so beautiful is because the painting follows the color scheme of the bedroom but in a different pattern and just plays so beautifully with the leopard chairs as well.


And you remember my easy and kid friendly DIY above right?  Perfect for a playroom.  I have two friends who made their own versions of this one.  I will get photos of them to share with you.  They came out so fab!


And this one could be interesting.  Pick out a shape, put glue, and just use sequins or glitter to fill it in.  The scale is what makes it so attractive as well as the shiny texture within.
I hope I have inspired you in some way.  Do you have any good art DIY's you want to share with me?


[ 1, 2 this is from Ethan Allen's catalog , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ]

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37 comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    I'm so trying that lip print project sometime! And how fabulous are those leopard chairs?!

    Alyssa
    glitterandgapske.blogspot.com

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  2. Sadie + StellaFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Love the lips and the dog! MWah! xoxo

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  3. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    I love the lips and dots and oh I wish I could re-create the sequin art...been obsessed with it forever!

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  4. drew elizabethFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    These are great! Need the make the first one for our new place.

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  5. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    I just love homemade art, especially the lips and polka dots, do easy and fun!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    I just love homemade art, especially the lips and polka dots, do easy and fun!

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  7. LiliFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    love the lips art!!!

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  8. jackie jadeFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    these are all great projects! i really need to do more diy art - because it is easy, fun and looks fabulous! always nice to have something unique too.
    -- jackiejade.blogspot.com

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  9. Gaby [The Vault Files]February 27, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    This post comes at perfect timing! I've been searching for something for my dinning and haven't found anything, and I what I like, the husband doesn't, so, I've been considering the idea of doing something, maybe I'll paint something? Either way, this post is great inspiration and you gave me great ideas :)

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  10. Erin | Holtwood HipsterFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Dots for me! Actually, I like the idea of the pattern playing with others that are similar in the room- just like the example above. We are incorporating a "spots" pattern in my nieces' room and I think that will tie in very nicely. My sister is a make-up artist though and would probably love the lips idea for her vanity or closet area. Great round up and post idea Albertina!

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  11. charmaineFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Love the lips art idea! Great post!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Too cute. Great ideas. I love the Q Elizabeth piece with glitter!
    xo nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  13. Amanda || Eclectic SnapshotsFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    love the idea of framing pretty shopping bags, genius!

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  14. Emily {Isnt That Charming}February 27, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    So much fabulous inspiration here! I love the lips art work - I can see that going well in a bathroom or powder room!
    Isn’t That Charming.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    I love DIY art, and these are so inspirational! I 'm really loving the watercolor book cover...it's gorgeous!

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  16. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    those lips are cute, A!!

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  17. MichaelaFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Those lips are SO sweet! DIY ideas are my fave :)

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  18. KristenFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    I've actually saved all my designer bags as of late to frame them! I love the way it looks!

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    I love love love love the lips!!!!! So cute. So I made silhouette pics of Pickles and Brother...I will have to show you bc it is one of my only DIY's and they turned out great. Anyway, I was JUST talking about framing shopping bags today with someone and was going to send them a link to a pic...now I'll just send them this post!! xoxo

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  20. Chelsea **A Bit of Sass**February 27, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    The lip artwork is so cute. I would have never thought of doing it but now may have to try a DIY!

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  21. AlexaFebruary 27, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Shoot these are all SO cute. I really love that first one. How adorable!

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  22. JWKFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Thanks for featuring my lips print! It's super easy and takes no time at all, you should definitely try it!!

    www.jwkstyle.blogspot.com

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  23. Preciously MeFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    The lips art is beautiful! But my fave is all those framed shopping bags ♥
    A great and simple idea for shopaholic!!!

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  24. Elisa of Fancy Free MeFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    In LOVE with the watercolor book!

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  25. Holly Foxen Wells of Glamour MashFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    I loved this post! I've been wanting to do a polka dot painting for what seems like forever!

    xx
    Holly Foxen Wells
    GlamourMash
    Don't forget to enter my AMAZING Koret Clutch Giveaway happening NOW!

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  26. The Pink PagodaFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Love the ink blots and the lips, but the book art is my absolute favorite. GREAT ideas, Albertina!

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  27. Rebecca and LoriFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    I love the Penguin book art- that is gorgeous. I did a post a while back on the artist Harland Miller (who is fantastic!). Have you seen the diy on Brooklyn Limestone? She created some Penguin inspired art for her nursery that is pretty fabulous.
    ~Lori

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  28. ElleFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    These are such good ideas!! I really like the lips and think the shopping bags would be fab in a larger closet! Definitely saving this for inspiration :)

    elle [wonderfelle world]

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  29. miss bFebruary 28, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    What a fascinating post. I love the lipstick idea - simple ideas are the best and this would look great in a bathroom. I don't like to throw away beautiful bags and the ones you have shown here look so effective in frames. I just spotted a few favourite places too....Ladurée! Will pop over to your Pinterest.
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk

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  30. ALLIE NYCFebruary 28, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    This is wonderfully clever, I love it!

    Ali of

    www.dressingken.com

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  31. UnknownFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    I completely love the lips!!! SO, so cute :) And the frame is so perfect, too! And I think I have the book cover one pinned, too...adorable :) And I really, really adore the dotted one...I may just need to create a version for myself! And OF COURSE I LOVE the glitter/sequin one. WOW! It is very rare for me to do a DIY project without some sort of glitter or sequin action! Your kiddo one is way cute, too! (okay, it's safe to say I love them all...haahaa! great picks!) XO Brynn

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  32. JessicaFebruary 28, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    Love these! I've been wanting to do the framed bags forever!

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  33. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    The next time my husband deploys, I'm totally doing the lipstick one and sending it to him! Love that!

    xx

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  34. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Love these images and your ideas. so cute!!

    xxx
    Lady à la Mode

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  35. Pearls and CaramelMarch 1, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Love the book cover and the wall with framed bags. Great ideas!

    Catherine xo
    www.pearlsandcaramel.com

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  36. ericaMarch 4, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    how cute! i love your blog and i am your newest follower. xx

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  37. UnknownDecember 29, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Love the bags! I see great bags even at dollar tree! Awesome ideas!!

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