DIY Paper Frames

So I realize I haven't posted in while. Wow! Time really does fly when you are having fun. Well, guess what? I have all sorts of different goodies for all of you. Let me begin this post by discussing this week's game plan:

• Today: Ikea frame wall art
• Tomorrow: Ombre desk
• Friday: Ribbon hand towels
• Saturday: The Ruffled House Travels: Ardmore, Oklahoma
• Sunday: Well, we will all rest
• Monday: Modernizing Nature to Decorate
• Tuesday: Beer Bottle Decor

Let's start with today's project. I wanted to share a little information about how I came to complete this project. About four years ago, I was shopping at IKEA for my first apartment I would decorate all by myself. I decided I wanted it to be girly, modern with organic and clean lines. So, of course I hit IKEA. Now I will warn you, their products are not meant for a lifetime, but a transition. I love the shape of their furniture, and you can decorate an entire bedroom for about $500.

However, don't get too attached if you move frequently. I will post at a later time, my top 10 IKEA moments with product specifications, but just know that longetivity is not the focus. Back to my new project. Well, last February I created a date book (Tutorial coming soon!) and used a booklet of scrapbook paper. I had several square sheets left over and decided to put them to good use with my IKEA frames. The frames originally cost $1.99 each, but now are going for $2.99 each. Inflation!

Using my ikea frames and scrapbook paper I covered each frame. The tutorial is listed below. I hope you enjoy! Feel free to leave a comment. 

Materials Needed:

• Ikea Frames ($2.99 each)
• Scrapbook paper
• Elmer's clear glue
• Water

Step 1: Gather Materials. Mix 1 part water to 1 part Elmer's clear glue and SHAKE.  Cut paper to fit dimensions of frames.

Step 2: Apply glue mixture to paper and frame. Adhese paper to frame.

Step 3: Wait to dry and hang.

You can also apply a slightly smaller square (such as this one!) to the frame on the top to give a different effect (look at the very first picture of this post!). Please share what you come up with! I would love to see!

DIY Chevron Wall Art

I am currently working on re decorating my master bedroom. I decided to start with an item I love, a beautiful silver quilt. Also, my husband brought the bed and I had two other pieces I knew I would be refinishing. Specifically, I had plans to paint them. There have been so many fabulous Pins on Pinterest, so I looked to use a Chevron theme based on some of the pictures I have seen. Today's Blog is all about the art I created and hung above the bedroom. I will continue sharing other projects in the coming weeks and then a full room tour at the conclusion. Here is a picture of its current progress:

Today I am going to show you how to make the art. Here is a picture of the original panels:

Materials Needed:

• 1 yard of fabric ($10/yard)
• 2 poster frames ($8/each x 2 = $16)
• Duct tape ($3)
• Painter's tape ($6 for a roll)
• Craft paint ($1 for both colors) 
• Paint brush ($1 from dollar store

Total Time: 1 hour

I used about a yard of fabric. These two fabric panels have been a part of my life for about 5 years now. I bought them back in college and used as a floating headboard. Below is a picture of the contemporary fabric. The fabric was found in the Home Decor fabric section of Hobby Lobby and cost about $10/yard. The frames were purchased at Target. They are poster frames and cost be less than $20 for both of them.

After framing the fabric by securing the backside with duct tape Duck Brand Color Duck Tape Black, 1.88" x 20 yd., 1/pk. (Google Affiliate Ad). I flipped it over and used painter's tape Scotch Blue Painter's Tape, 1" W (Google Affiliate Ad) to protect the edges of the frame. Then I carefully cut strips of painter's tape and laid them into a chevron detail. I eye balled the design, but you are welcome to use a ruler and actually measure off the points to make them more even.

I painted two rows of a sunny yolk yellow and one row a pale pastel yellow. I let one coat dry and then went back to give it a second coat.

Once the paint was dry, I slowly peeled off the tape and voila! Art!

Bedrooms have many lateral surfaces, so I hung the frames above the bed to create a vertical focal point and take advantage of 10 ft walls. 

To keep me motivating through all of my crafty projects, I love to drink Keurig K-Cup Green Mountain Dark Magic Extra Bold Coffee, Regular, 18- (Google Affiliate Ad) out of my Keurig Special Edition Coffee Brewer (Google Affiliate Ad) that my sister-in-law bought us for Christmas. One of the best gifts I have ever received. Using a Keurig makes my life simpler and I noticed my kitchen is more tidy.