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Decorate With What You Love

5/25/2017

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Do you love to create?  Do you like to paint?  Do you love to make mixed media canvases? Do you enjoy creating chalkboard art?  Have you made a scrapbook layout that brings a smile to your face?   If you are reading this, you probably answered yes to at least one of these questions!  What do you do with your creations though?  

It is always nice to create items to give as gifts, but do you ever gift something to yourself?

Today we are sharing some ways to incorporate your artwork and creations into your home decor.  After all, surrounding yourself with things that make you happy will lead to more happiness!
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​Creating a "gallery wall" in your home is a great way to incorporate pieces of your artwork along with other store bought items.  If you artwork can be framed you could keep the frame consistent on your wall, but swap out the artwork it holds as you create new and exciting things (Dina Wakley does this in her home.  She has a few large IKEA frames that she fills with her art).  
A tip for creating a cohesive gallery wall is to have "repeating elements".  Like you can see with the examples below the pops of white in the top wall and the overall rustic theme of the second picture are great examples of this. 
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If a full gallery wall is too much for your tastes, try a "gallery shelf" or a similar look can be achieved on a fireplace mantel.
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If you don't have a full wall to decorate, nestle your creations into a corner.
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Don't forget, your scrapbook layouts are frame worthy too!  If you want to keep the original in your album make a colored copy to frame.  You could keep it the 12x12" format or scale it down (or up!).  You can pick up 12x12" frames at most places that sell frames.   
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If you love the idea of a gallery wall, but aren't thrilled about the number of nail holes it will require have no fear!  Check out these great Command Brand hanging tabs.  Click here for more details on how to use them.  
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If don't want to commit to set frames and want flexibility with your gallery wall, use clipboards!  You can clip up creations, including smaller scale cards and tags along with larger items (plus it will give you the P&P Studio vibe like our clipboard calendar).
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​If you are looking for some more art to include in your gallery wall, don't forget to sign up for Ken Oliver's Reverse Painting class coming up in June.  All the details for this class and his two other classes are here.    


The most important take away from today's blog post is your creations are important!  They bring happiness to you, the creator, which brings happiness to those around you.  Share your art with the world (or at least your family and friends).  
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