Need some quick tips on how to add some character and charm to a boring wall? Grab some frames, a few fun finds and off we go! I have a small wall with a phone jack, motion detector box, light switch and the thermostat and it needs some camouflage! Check out how I solved my problem, maybe it will inspire you with a creative idea. (And I have a quick tip on hanging pictures;)
Ok, I know it needs help. I want to cover, hide, and camouflage all my problems. I found my inspiration walking through Jo Ann Fabrics clearance, a round carved wooden object! Now, I had a plan.
A friend a given me some frames she did not want, so I made it part of my plan. Got out the camera, have an idea to make a M (for Mike, my husband) using nails and washers, a J (for Jacki) using magazine rosette flowers(check my tutorial on magazine rosettes), and I needed an AND.
Not bad, I like it.
A pretty piece of scrap booking paper and the magazine rosette flowers, done.
Another piece of pretty paper, a small frame (from my friend) and found AND by cutting the letter out of a magazine and the cookie cutter pic also. Now it time to put it in the frame.
It looks better in person. But it works for me.
Now for that motion detector box (we do not need to get to it often) I want to hide it, but still need to be able to get to it. So I bought a 12″ by 12″ canvas frame, it’s just canvas over a wooden frame so the back is hollow and will hide the box. Painted the sides to match wall (wanted to look like it was floating) found a piece of scrap booking paper and Mod Podge to the front.
I just made the cork H and it will work great on the wall. So where do they all fit? I find that by making news paper cut outs the size of objects you want to hang, and here is a big tip, mark were the hanger is on the paper. Tape each piece in place until you have each piece in the perfect spot. Let’s hang pictures…
Now I know where to hang each piece. With the paper template taped to wall in just the right spot, it so quick and easy.
Remember you marked where is hanger is. Mark that spot with a pencil and hammer your nail.
Remember to mark each picture or object to make it easy and fast to hang. When you have it the right place, mark with pencil.
Hammer in your nail….done.
So much better. Did you notice the thermostat! It’s just a frame without the glass.
Looks good to me, solved my problem for less than $20.
Hope you have been inspired to be creative!
