Posts tagged: display
The Art of Arranging Art
By DIY Maven
Pick spot, pound in nail. That's what a lot of us do when we hang art. But did you know, there's actually an art to art-hanging? Rental Decorating shows-and-tells us all about it. Their lesson includes the following:
Fruit Stands
By DIY Maven
I am LOVING these fruit pedestals. A perfect example of whimsy done right, they would be a lovely way to » READ MORE
How to Make a Magnetic Picture Frame
By DIY Maven
Show of hands. Who uses their refrigerator to hold the latest pics? (I do.) This little project takes its cue from that handy catch-all, the fridge door, for a very stylish result. To make a magnetic picture frame of your very own, you'll need some stuff. Here's a list:
Hang Artwork with Clipboards
By DIY Maven
Vintage clipboards arranged on a shelf or even a beefy chair rail is a very clever way to display--and rotate--artwork and pictures. As AT says, it's 'a nice alternative to the typical frame.'
How to make a Magnetic Photo Board for Under $15
By DIY Maven
The only thing you'll need to buy to make this project is the piece of 3' x 4' sheet of galvanized steel, which the Jo's at Photojojo found at Home Depot for 14 bucks. You probably already have on hand the rest of the supplies, which include the following:
Bundt Pan Wall
By DIY Maven2modern spotted this charming bundt pan wall on flickr. It's a perfect example of typical 'folksy' items displayed in a fresh, new way. 2modern suggests making over old, less colorful bundt pans with spray paint. Great idea!
How to Make a Magnetic Art/Photo Display
By DIY Maven
Another installment in the art/photo display gallery here at Curbly is this option from Wendy at Wisdom of the Moon.
Supplies she used:
a strip of flat metal with holes in it
metal primer
Paint
Clear protective enamel
screws
washers
magnets
What she did:
You can probably figure out, just by the list of materials, what Wendy did. Although she opted to paint the washers and metal strip, leaving them ‘raw’ for an industrial look would be a great-lookin » READ MORE
DIY Magnetic Whiteboard Speech Bubble.
By ChrisjobChris Burke states, "I needed a new whiteboard so I found some paint at Home Depot that allows you to paint a whiteboard anywhere you'd like. I figured why not put a layer of magnetic paint underneath it. The only thing left to do is paint my face underneath the arrow." It took Chris around five coats to get a smooth finish ready for markers.
Easy enough.
Geeks? Us?
By lilybeeAs soon as the paint was dry and the furniture was up in our baby's room my sweetie fished around in a box and retrieved these:
They are survivors of the great parental toy cull of '84 and it means a lot to him to have them out. My problem is that they attract dust and they blow over if a gnat sneezes. I've been looking for ways to display them, this might be a bit too much:
but I quite like the look of these: 
So does anybody else col » READ MORE
My New Craft Room: Art display track and how to make one
By DIY Maven
I’m a paper freak. Primarily, I like to fold it and make greeting cards out of it. The problem is, when I complete a paper project, oftentimes it gets slipped into a drawer, only to be forgotten. When planning my new craft room workspace, I decided I wanted a way to display my recent folds and, more importantly, a place to keep my cards until they’re needed.
Inspired by Alltext’s photo wall, but on a much smaller scale, I had MWT rip a piec » READ MORE
To hang or to prop?
By DIY Maven
AllPosters poses the question of hanging or propping art in their latest newsletter. They point out the flexibility of propping, as it’s easily changed. They also suggest interspersing your propped objects with ‘sculpture, floral-filled vases, or flea market finds’ to add interest. Along with this increasingly popular trend, AllPosters passes along hints for hanging, blocking and framing your pieces as well.
open house/garden banners
By ricki The garden and studio on the corner of 22nd and Wilson will be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday through June, 11am-6pm (except closed Sat, May 12)See how a career in graphic design and lifelong dabbling in textile arts can morph into sky-dancing delights.
Call 503 248 9670 or 503 426 2400 for directions or to set up an appointment at an alternate time.
2107 NW 22nd Ave
Portland OR 97210
How to Secure Autographed Sports Memorabilia
By AppleSnackThe house I just purchased has a sweet setup in the basement with a bar and storage area. Everything is pretty much done in neutral colors along with a light wood color for accent on trim, bar stools, and cabinets within the bar.
Now, I have a collection of autographed sports memorabilia going back to when I was 9 years old (28 now) and I would love to display them. I have them in their appropriate collectors casing of see thru UV protection b » READ MORE
Shelving
By tygerlilly I have a room that is a guest room/office/craft space. I am wanting to display as well as create storage solutions through shelving in the room. What are your thoughts on a wrap around shelf 12 - 16 inches from the ceiling? What is your advice in regards to putting shelves above a desk?Holiday Card Round-Up
By DIY MavenI few years ago, I saw Martha Stewart fashion a greeting card wreath using a wooden embroidery hoop, miniature clothes pins, a glue gun and a bit of ribbon. I tried it, and although it looked lovely, as all of Martha’s creations generally do, it didn’t hold up well. The hoop was too big and the little clothes pins kept falling off as they lacked surface area for proper gluing. Plus, it was a little too genteel. So, taking my cue from Her Highness » READ MORE
Easy Photo Wall on a Shoestring...er wire Budget
By alttext
A couple years ago I attended a play at The Theater in the Round in Minneapolis (really bad site) and in the lobby they had this cool system for hanging cast bios and other info that consisted of wire, pulled taut across a span, in this case from floor to ceiling, with small hardware holding some photos and glass in place.
I inspected it and it seemed like something I could do at home. So next time I was at the hardware store I picked up some ver » READ MORE
