by Wendy @ The Shabby Nest
Look at these fabulous prints I just added to our main bathroom (below)!
Where did I get them, you ask? At my local fabric store. (JoAnn’s to be exact.)
Yes, these lovely pieces of art are actually pieces of fabric. I have to tell you all a little secret: I have a little bit of a fabric infatuation. I have been scouring fabric stores lately; our new home is in dire need of pillows, curtains, etc. etc. And although on this particular trip I had no luck finding any fabric for the things I need, this lovely bird print caught my eye. I immediately thought that it would look good on my bathroom walls…yes I did…and I bought me half a yard. Now, because this is a quilting fabric–it is very lightweight–I personally wouldn’t use it for a pillow or for curtains. But it was perfect for framing…and it was on sale. For half a yard I only paid $3.50 or so.
I had the 11×14 frames already. (Here’s a hint…when you find yourself at W*lmart, always check their cheap $5 frames. Some look really cheap, but occasionally they have good looking frames. When they do, buy a few. Then when you need a frame, you’ll have one, and you won’t break the bank. Just remember…be picky…only buy the frames that don’t look like they cost $5…know what I mean?)
I just wrapped the fabric around the backing cardboard and taped it with blue painter’s tape to the back (removes easily, leaves no residue). I popped the cardboard back in the frame and had me some pretty prints for less than $7 each, including the frames!
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Wendy is the author of the popular decorator’s blog, The Shabby Nest. Decorating is her passion, and her family is her inspiration. Her goal is to create a warm, welcoming environment without breaking the bank. And she loves to share her ideas with you.
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Wallpaper samples work great too!
LOVE THIS! I always see cute fabric and never know what the heck to do with it! Great idea- keep ‘em coming!
Always looking for great, cheap decorating ideas! Thanks!!
Hey Wendy ,
Great idea. I too use fabic to decorate. I am an interior decorator who loves to find great deals and turn them into wonderful creations.
Blessings,
Carol Bowlin
What a great idea! I have some leftover fabric scraps from some pillows I made. Now I just need to find some little frames (Wal-Mart, here I come!)
I love this idea! Okay, I’m officially a Shabby Nest fan, now.