Tuesday, June 24, 2008

new wall art

I pretty much love putting fabric on my walls.  Any excuse to use my favorite fabrics is usually okay with me.  But this was too easy.  Almost too easy to call it a craft.  But I love the way they turned out.  Here's how:


Choose the most awesome fabric that you totally love.  Cover an inexpensive canvas.  Pull out the ever handy staple gun.  Secure on the back.  Duh.  Too easy.

I secured a few pics of the flint hills to the canvas with plain silver thumbtacks.  I may make another one of these to use as an inspiration board next.  God knows, it will likely take another 5 minutes out of my day.  And as summer rolls along, I'm all about fast crafting.  Hope you all have been able to get a few fast projects done as well! 

15 comments:

Alice said...

I am so stealing this great idea! My office really needs some art and an inspiration board would be perfect. Only...it is always such a big danger when I go to the fabric store. :)

kat | Taylor Made designs said...

perfect timing...what a great idea~ I never even thought about using a canvas board. I was just thinking how both my kids need their own boards. thanks for the idea~

heather smith jones said...

that's a wonderful idea! you can change the photos out as you like, delightful.

Anonymous said...

you smart cookie!
you know i am all about the fast crafting.

jessica said...

what a great project - I'm always looking for easy, inexpensive, and beautiful thins to put on my wall! I love that you can use any size picture on these.

misschris said...

Love fast crafting! It's so satisfying.

beki said...

great idea, Heidi!

Unknown said...

i LOVE that idea!! alot of my walls are still empty, and i am thinking this is a great way to fill them up! thanks!

The Mama said...

I know that fabric. Looks lovely on your wall. I put pretty fabric on canvas for my mama's b-day.

Ragged Roses said...

They're lovely and such a quick way of achieving something very pretty!
Kimx

Kerry and Rachel said...

Super-fabulous idea! I love speed-crafting, too! Can't beat it when the kids are underfoot.

Anonymous said...

this is way cute, heidi!

Mrs.Kwitty said...

That is such a CUTE idea!!! Yeah!
Smiles, Karen

Jenn Maruska said...

This is a great idea - love it!

Chara Michele said...

Such a good idea! Can I ask what fabric that is? It looks so pretty!