Tuesday, November 5, 2013

EASY ART PROJECT

I'm thinking about making half of our garage a little dressing area. I plan on doing it with FREE, THRIFTED, or DIY materials. So here's my 1st project I did this morning since I was BORED. It's a "self portrait" of myself (seems a little vain, huh?). It's just a regular photo I took with my webcam. I then played around with it on PIXLR.COM to change the colors to the color scheme I have for the room. Next, I printed the photo on 9 pages to create a larger picture. I trimmed all the borders off (except the perimeter). I used two foam boards from Dollar Tree and duct taped them together. After that, I used Mod Podge to glue the pieces of photos together to create one unified piece. Like putting together a puzzle. After it's all glued down, I go over the entire photo with the Modge Podge to protect it and also add a little gloss to it. Then let dry. Mine is out on the porch drying as I type. Later, I'll either just paint the foam board, or trim the foam board and frame it. Not sure yet. I'll keep you posted!! :-) xoxo

I'm still unsure of the exact design I'm going for...I'm just going by what I find for FREE or the THRIFT STORE. Here's my list of things I KNOW I want in the room.
1. A Large Tufted Round Ottoman
2. A Vanity or Desk
3. A Dresser/Chest
4. A Rug (I already have an old one I may use)
5. Chandelier 
6. Trays and Baskets 
















9 comments:

  1. I love your idesas. This is soo awesome, thaks for the inspiration♡

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    1. Thank you so much!!!! I'd love to see your creation when you're done. I literally THRIVE off others tapping into their creative selves! :-)

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  2. I actually have decided to create my closet, dressing and bathroom area into a TOTAL ME area!

    I bought a round ottoman (that actually opens and doubles as a storage unit).

    I am going to cut out the drywall to expose the natural brick wall (that some looney covered up).

    I am lining hooks evenly across the ceiling to hand all my purses.

    I want to build a shelving unit for all my shoes.

    I want to find a mannequin that I can drape beautiful clothes on.

    I want to find a vintage cash register.

    My mom took some old picture frames, covered them in some fancy looking material and placed a hard plastic piece with small holes in it where I can hang my earrings.

    I have a LONG WANT LIST I will keep you posted.

    Wish me luck!!!
    Nedra Simone

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    1. NOOOOO "WE" are going to do it!! Everything you named is EXACTLY what I want! Having exposed brick has always been a DREAM for me!! Rustic with a bit touch of glam. Let's start planning NOW!

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  3. I can never get in touch with you woman! I am I do scared to expose this wall (I'm such a scary cat). I have about six long mirrors that I want to turn into a three way wardrobe mirror, but don't know how. They are unframed...and I don't know the beginning of how to frame them. I want to make my closet and dressing area look like a boutique with open/close sign and everything!

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    1. The framing thing and the exposing of the brick...I've never done. But I'm sure my Dad will help us out with that. Other than that, I'M READY!! Let's meet Friday.

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    2. Let me know if you still want to stop by today.

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  4. I'm ready, just tell me when you're free Friday. All my contact info should be in your Facebook inbox. Have a creative day!

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  5. I loooooove this!!! So creative... I'm slowly getting into DIY projects. Still decorating my apartment after 3 months of moving in. Smh

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