Thrifty Gallery Wall and Room Accents

Angel’s room, part 2:  This post is sponsored by FrogTape. The other day I shared painting and stenciling faux-paneled walls. Loved the soft lilac color and subtle damask stenciling.

paneled damask walls

These pictures were taken last year at this time…I’m so behind! I apologize in advance for the poor quality. The reveal photos will be better!

painted paneled walls

This is my niece’s room. Angel loves all things art including drawing and painting and since I was working with a tight budget, I knew that thrift store picture frames for her to display her work on a gallery wall with room to grow would be the perfect way to decorate one of the walls in her room.

thrift store gallery wall

Picture frames were painted with a touch of Valspar’s sample paints in Raspberry Brown and uh…I don’t remember the other color but it looks like Raspberry Sherbet. I had Bri create some chevron patterns on the back board of the frames using FrogTape for a temporary pop of color until Angel arrived and unpacked her own art work and drawings.

FrogTape chevron

Even the light switch cover on the same wall got a painted stripe-y design using FrogTape and coordinating colors in order to blend in with the gallery collection.

light switch cover on gallery wall

I added a few thrift store prints, a spray painted owl plaque, plate and empty frames then laid it all out on the floor to get an idea of placement. I like placing the largest piece in the center and working my way out. And yea, that green carpet. Yikes! But sometimes you have to work around what can’t be changed, especially in a rental space. It’s a small room, so not much of it will be seen.

gallery wall display

When I was happy with the layout, I transferred it all to the wall. I love the collected look and can’t wait to see Angel’s artwork added to the mix. The gallery wall has room to grow on either side, top and bottom.

thrifty gallery wall

Sometimes you have to work around what can’t be changed. ::hello ugly green carpet:: It’s a small room, so not much of it will be seen, especially with a full sized bed going in the room. I was able to find a colorful rug runner with Angel’s favorite color purple, our additions of raspberry and a touch of green to run along side or at the bottom of Angel’s bed, so the carpet hopefully won’t feel so out of place…

multicolor rug runner

It helps!

gallery wall and area rug

Thrift store lamps were spray-painted a dark plum color…

painted lamp

and pretty coordinating accent pillows on clearance at JoAnns…

purple pillows

All done and just waiting for Angel to move in. She loved it, by the way! I’m still hoping to get over to get some room reveal pictures. One of these days. 🙂

thrifty gallery wall

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Painted Stenciled Paneled Walls

Angel’s Room: When my sister planned her move from Florida to PA last summer, I can’t tell you how happy we all were! We love having her ‘home’!  The budget for decorating their rental home was super tight. I wanted to surprise my teenage niece, Angel, with some pretty and fun accents in her bedroom. I know it’s not easy for a 16-year-old to move away from friends, but we are so excited to have our family local again. I wanted her to have a welcoming, pretty space of her own.

This blog post is sponsored by FrogTape. The walls are paneled (that old faux-paneling sheets) and since it’s a rental, we had no choice but to ignore the ugly green carpet.Thankfully it was clean, only in this one bedroom and in decent shape.

paneled walls before

Rental Tip: It never hurts to ask the landlord if cosmetic changes/home improvement materials can be reimbursed or if material receipts can count as cash towards the security deposit. I’m almost always given a green light. Free labor for the home owner and more personal choices for the renter.

With permission from the landlord to paint the paneled walls, I chose a Valspar Signature Paint + Primer. Color is “Lilac Mist”. Painting paneling is NOT fun. All of those grooves. Hard work! But it is worth the effort. The next day, I then used my damask Cutting Edge Stencil (held in place with a piece of FrogTape) and simply rolled on the stenciled design using leftover white paint.

damask stencil

The result is very subtle and so pretty…

lilac and white damask

I let the paint dry for a day before using FrogTape Delicate on the walls so I could paint the moulding around the room…

FrogTape Delicate

Pretty, isn’t it? Light, soft and subtle and much better! Even the landlord approved.

paneled damask walls

{reveal pictures will be better quality!}

Next up: some thrifty wall decor and room accents.

*This sponsored by FrogTape. FrogTape provided by Shurtech. The opinions are completely my own based on my own experience.

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THAT DIY PARTY and DIY Favorites

Hello, DIY friends! Happy Memorial Day Weekend! For most, it’s the first weekend of the summer filled with picnics and family get togethers, making memories,  but the long weekend is also perfect for catching up on some do-it-yourself projects around the house.

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DIY Show Off Recap:

DIY Shaded Pet Bed

DIY Dog Bed

Fabric Interfacing/Applique Tutorial

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(and Silhouette Portrait Giveaway through Monday, May 27th)

DIY Highlights

SHOWING OFF:  Here are some highlights from last week’s DIY party for some summer time DIY inspiration. (*Reminder: Please pin from the original source links included below.)

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~Awesome Rooms~

Mel really transformed her kitchen with a DIY wood plank back splash at Junkin Junky. Wow!

wood plank kitchen backsplash at Junkin Junky

A change in seasons is the perfect time to give a room a mini-makeover with moving things around and a few fresh new accents. Lisa shares her pretty family room changes at Before Meets After.

new changes in family room Before Meets After blog

I think Anu is secretly Wonder Woman. Her modern dining room reveal at Nalle’s House is stunning…a bright, beautiful transformation.

dining room after kitchen at Nalles House

An awesome entryway makeover at Hey Ambular makes this space much more functional.

entry way makeover at Hey Ambular

~Fab Furniture~

Rebecca did an awesome job with this gorgeous vintage chair makeover at Living Better Together.

vintage chair Living Better Together

If you saw the condition of the “before”, you’d agree with me that Courtney did an amazing job on this dining set makeover at A Diamond in the Stuff. Lovely!

french country dining set makeover

I always love seeing the furniture rescues and makeovers at the Weathered Door. Isn’t this a beauty? Inspiring!

small antique buffet at the Weathered Door

Another super talented amazing furniture doctor, Restoration Redoux. This happy yellow side table makeover makes you feel better and smile, doesn’t it?

YellowTable at Restoration Redoux

Shavonda shares some great tips for using oil based paint in her table makeover at A House Full of Color. Beautiful results!

oil based painted table makeover at A Home Full of Color

~Amazing Accents~

I love embroidery hoop art. Easy way to add pattern and color into a room and Carrie does  the cutest job in the nursery with nautical themed embroidery hoop art at Making Lemonade blog.

Making Lemonade - embroidery hoop art

Limited budgets often inspired DIY as is the case for Laura. Her knock-off PB Hayden utility boards at Inspiration for Moms are every bit as awesome as the real version for a fraction of the price.

hayden utility boards DIY by Inspiration for Moms

Another PB inspired DIY: Jaime always has the coolest fun DIY projects. Check out her PB inspired lazy susan tutorial at That’s My Letter. Wood. Metal. Love it!

DIY PB inspired lazy susan at That's My Letter

While we’re on the subject of knock-offs, Kim’s Ballard inspired rop mirror at Made in a Day is a great summer/nautical accent.

diy-rope-mirror by Made in a Day

I’m not good with installing zippers or buttons when it comes to sewing, so I do exactly what Krista shows you: Simple DIY envelope pillow covers at The Happy Housie. Great tutorial!

simple-envelope-pillows-at-thehappyhousie

How cool is this idea for displaying medals at Shaped by Grace?

Medal Holder at Shaped by Grace

I love love love this chalkboard basket organizer by Lesa at Home Frosting. Chalkboard. Seagrass. Awesome-ness!

chalkboard organizer at Home Frosting

Marianne always has the cutest DIY and rooms filled with charm. I love her vintage door chalkboard at Songbird.

chalkboard-kitchen-door Songbird blog

~Outdoor Decorating~

I love pretty colorful flowers for summer time outdoor decorating. See a great tutorial for DIY hanging baskets at Life After Empty Nest. Thanks for the tips, Sharon!

DIY Hanging Flower Basket Life After Empty Nest

Beautiful inspiring window boxes at Just Grand. Erin…those are stunning! Wow!

window boxes at Just Grand blog

Jenna at Rain on a Tin Roof: screened in porch makeover is so pretty. Love the decorative accents and comfortable space for summer days.

screened in porch makeover at Rain on a Tin Roof

Desiree’s fun summer wreath at the 36th Avenue is a great way to add some colorful whimsy to welcome guests. So cute!

summer wreath at the 36th Avenue blog

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More DIY Highlights: Previous week’s DIY highlights if you missed them. So much creativity!

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