Thursday, November 18, 2010

Gallery Wall

I have been wanting to put something on the huge blank wall behind the TV and I knew that one or two big pieces wouldn’t work.  Gallery walls are popping up all over blogland and Emily Clark inspired me with hers.  She is a designer in Charlotte, be sure to check out her project…………. it is gorgeous !
gallery wall
I downloaded free images from the NYPL and printed them on cardstock.  The theme I went with was all of our interests and hobbies.  The first sewing machine and trading cards for thread for me…….
sewingmachineprint tradingcardprint
The first phonograph for Mr. Stitches………….
phonosepia
Some martial arts for my son who is a 2nd degree black belt in Karate….
karateprint
I framed a scrap of fabric with a print I love…….
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When I ran out of stuff I framed a coaster from The Raleigh Times Bar and a picture of my old beagle, Buster.
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Maria at Colour Me Happy is doing a series about inexpensive art and since this whole wall only cost $4.00 I’m linking to her party.

I'm also joining BNOTP Metamorphosis party
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13 comments:

  1. Noelle at Gray Paint DecorNovember 18, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    So beautiful!! Wonderful work. i love how personal it is for your family...

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 18, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Great idea, Tammy! I like your wall color, too!

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  3. Tammy@InStitchesNovember 18, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Thanks Kathy and Noelle, I had fun finding images for all of us.

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  4. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorNovember 18, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    This is such a great idea! The new trend with flatscreen tv's leaves so much empty space. This is a great solution!
    Your gallery wall looks great!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 19, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    $4? That's crazy good! I love gallery walls, and yours turned out great. I think the best thing about them is incorporating special and unique images. Happy weekend, Tammy!

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  6. Room Service ~ Decorating 101November 20, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Tammy, this is a 5 star project in every way !!! I love your subject and the cost, was so unbelieveable. As for a rooster pillow, most likely it would go to a loved friend...lol

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  7. Emily A. ClarkNovember 20, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Looks really beautiful and I love how personalized it is :)

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  8. JessNovember 21, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    What a great idea! I love it.

    ~jess
    http://cheapbutchicclothes.blogspot.com/

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  9. Kimberly GriggNovember 21, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    What a fabulous example of artwork designed with your own creativity! Great job, Tammy! It looks amazing!

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  10. SevenbeadsNovember 21, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    I love how all the pieces are personal and not just what the store had in stock. Very nice!

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  11. {oc cottage}November 21, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    How cool does that look??!! And that dresser is amazing!

    m ^..^

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  12. Petie@inspirednesting.comNovember 22, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    Looks great....it really softens things around the TV! I'm planning a gallery wall in my entry as soon as I get the walls painted in there :) Great inspiration!

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  13. Karen November 22, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    I love that you personalized the wall with images of your hobbies-and the $4 price tage is a-mazing!

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