Inexpensive wall art - in action!

Way back in February I posted about an inexpensive way to create wall art using scrapbook paper and foam board (Cool and REALLY inexpensive wall art ideas!!). 

In April, I did a detailed consultation report for a young couple that needed guidance in getting their house ready to list.  At the end of the report, I added a copy of the wall art instructions.

Well, last week I got a call from the Realtor who asked me to come back to the house and see how awesome it looked - the couple had followed all of my advice - and the Realtor was quite confident that their house would sell quickly.

One of the first things I noticed when I walked into the house was the beautiful wall art they had put up over the mantle.  When I went closer to look at it... it was scrapbook paper!  Here are some photos:

Scrapbook wall art      Scrapbook wall art - full

 

I thought the home owners did a great job - and it's nice to see the idea in action.

 

18 commentsMonica Murphy, ASP, IAHSP, RESA • June 15 2008 05:10PM

Comments

What a great idea!  Thanks for sharing.

Posted by Wanda Richards Shows Great Home Staging (Shows Great Home Staging and Web Solutions ) almost 4 years ago

That really turned out amazing! I love creative ways to dress up a place. I was just starting to watch this season of Design Star a few minutes ago and taking a break. Nice to see your post. 

Posted by Lizette Fitzpatrick - Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes - Horse Farms (Lizette Realty - Lexington KY - Richmond KY) almost 4 years ago

Great idea and advice.  Nice going!

Posted by Tina Parker, CSP, SRES, REALTORĀ® (Century21 Trident Realty) almost 4 years ago

Looks good - I am sure the backing and bringing it off the wall makes it look great in person.

Posted by Adam Brett - Fullerton, California Realtor (Prudential California Realty) almost 4 years ago

Great job, I love it, looks very cool.  Have a great day.

Posted by Lorinda Ward Serving, Hampton Roads Virginia. Norfolk, Chesapeake, Va Beach (Keffer Realty) almost 4 years ago

What an effective way to bring texture and interest to highlight the fireplace focal point -- they did a great job with your instructions!

Posted by Maureen Bray ~ Home Stager Portland OR ~ Home Staging Portland Oregon (Room Solutions Home Staging Portland OR) almost 4 years ago

I remember your original post - very clever!  I bet it is very rewarding to see your idea being used with great results!

Posted by Kristina, KFM Staging & Design - A Minnesota Home Staging Company (KFM Staging & Design) almost 4 years ago

Very clever! I'll pass this on to others too. Thank you for sharing!

Posted by Susan Hilton Texas Aggie Real Estate College Station Bryan Texas Real Estate (CENTURY 21 Beal, Inc.) almost 4 years ago

This is such a clever idea. We just picked up some scrapbook paper that looks like time ceiling tiles.

Posted by Patty Carroll almost 4 years ago

Great idea!! and so cost effective!

Posted by Earleene Woods, ASP, CRS, GRI (Keller Williams Experience Realty) almost 4 years ago

This is so great, I love it!

Foam board is amazing...perhaps I'll post a photo of what I did with it.

Posted by Toronto's 2 Hounds Design: Decorating + Staging (2 Hounds Design + Home Staging) almost 4 years ago

Really great idea.  And fun when others follow the instructions and it turns out well.  Good job.

Posted by Terrylynn Fisher, HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CEP Realtor, Etc. (Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com) almost 4 years ago

Hope the house sells and you get some referring business for your idea.  I was on a listing appt. yesterday and the sellers asked "what should they do above the mantle"?  I suggested a mirror, however, I am going to pass on your tip.  Thanks for sharing.

 

Posted by MICHELLE M TUCKER - Hunter Army Airfield Savannah Real Estate (!Daley Real Estate) almost 4 years ago

Great Idea. That's really cool. I don't have any artistic talent but love art.

Thanks for sharing!

Andy Laughlin

Connect Realty

Posted by Andy Laughlin (ConnectRealty.com) almost 4 years ago

Hi Monica,

 I had your original post bookmarked but have never tried this great idea you brought to my attention. I'm so glad you brought this up again!!! It's so rewarding when your clients take action on the ideas you bring to their attention. Kudos to you.

I'm one of those who always has a project or 2 or 3 in the works but I hope to check this out soon.

Thanks!

Posted by Cynthia Bartch ~ Redesigned Spaces ~ all round nice gal... (Home Stager/Property Stylist & more! Granville, Ohio) almost 4 years ago

Looks fabulous, that particular homeowner had a great eye to be able to put it together w/a designer touch.

Posted by Tasha Moody (Simply Staged) almost 4 years ago

looks so designer, I love this idea, I read your other post too, looks super, I will try it, thanks, they will be lite to transport, and hang on the wall, very nice.

Shobha

Posted by Shobha Vyavahare (stagewithme, Greenville, South Carolina) almost 4 years ago

Awesome!  It is great how you inspired them, keep up the good work.

Posted by Patty Hill, BS, ASP, IAHSP www.stageitnow.net (www.StageItNow.net www.askastager.com) almost 4 years ago

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