Now that it's January I am ready to hit the ground running on home decor projects. I am hoping to start sharing our home tour very soon, and I still have mile-long list. There's nothing like a fresh new year to motivate! Are you feeling that?
Ok, so before I begin, a little word about wall art. Collecting art has been a struggle for me. I love browsing it on Etsy, but actually choosing prints, sizes, frames and hanging them on our walls is another story. I have been procrastinating big time and I am determined to tackle several rooms this month. Part of what has been difficult in shopping for art is that I want stuff that it personal, not just pretty. Because of this, DIY options are very appealing! In addition, art can get expensive(!!!), so DIYs free up money for other things on the decor wishlist. (hello, new light fixtures!) That's a win-win.
This project is so easy that it's almost fun. Yet, I like the results more than a lot of expensive prints I could have bought. I love it because it's personal. You will need: Paper, Pen, Frames. That's it!
All I did was sketch my dogs over and over again. These are just silly doodles. I spent about 20 minutes filling each piece of paper. If you don't feel confident about your own doodles maybe you have a family member (even a tiny family member?) who would enjoy it?
Next, use the cardboard inside of your frame as a template to trim your sketches to size.
Frame them. You're done!
I displayed mine on my shelf, but I intend to hang them in a larger gallery wall soon. I'm really happy with the results. They are personal and cute and did I mention under $20?
I hope you are having a wonderful New Years Day! We're in the studio today (and Emma's in the kitchen) working on a big list of projects. The creative energy is high! Life is good. xoxo. elsie
so cute! I love that you made them in black and white
Posted by: Elba Valverde | January 01, 2013 at 04:46 PM
So cute! Amazing idea!
Katie xx
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Posted by: Katie | January 01, 2013 at 04:48 PM
i love your pug-drawings, too cute!
Posted by: ina | January 01, 2013 at 05:09 PM
Such a sweet idea! Love your illustration style!
Posted by: Jenny | January 01, 2013 at 05:21 PM
Happy New Year, wish you all the best, have a good year on your blog.
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Posted by: Dosta Radnjanska | January 01, 2013 at 05:27 PM
This is the cutest idea! Happy 2013! xo
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Posted by: Jenny | January 01, 2013 at 05:31 PM
That is so cute. I would love to do one for my little guy. :)
Posted by: Jane | January 01, 2013 at 05:34 PM
Those are really cute! I love them
Christen
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Posted by: Christen Dobbs | January 01, 2013 at 05:58 PM
This is so cute! I think I could fill every room in the house with our animals though [they're are lots of them]!
xo
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Posted by: Alex | January 01, 2013 at 06:43 PM
This is ridiculously cute. Pinned to do later! :)
Posted by: Brittany | January 01, 2013 at 07:02 PM
Very cute! Having your own artwork on the walls makes it much more special. And of course it should be fun! :)
Posted by: Nat @ Dear Little House | January 01, 2013 at 07:36 PM
That's an adorable idea! You could even doodle with other things, like stick people. :P
-Lindsey
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Posted by: Et tu, tutu? | January 01, 2013 at 08:19 PM
Love these! So adorable!
Charlie
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Posted by: Charlie | January 01, 2013 at 08:56 PM
oh my gosh, the bulldogs are adorable! I wish I could draw!
Posted by: sofia | January 01, 2013 at 09:35 PM
That is very adorable. Simple and easy to make too! Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year : )
Posted by: Wita from designisyay.com | January 01, 2013 at 11:12 PM
So adorable!! I wonder if my art skills are up to doing some pictures of my cat.. hmmm
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Posted by: Taygan | January 02, 2013 at 01:49 AM
I love it!
Posted by: Belén | January 02, 2013 at 02:24 AM
That is adorable. I don’t know if I could ever doodle that well, but I will try it out tomorrow! I’ve been looking for cute prints to put up.
Posted by: Courtenay Girard | January 02, 2013 at 02:43 AM
this is a really great idea :) thank you for posting this. my sheltie is rather hard to draw but i'll give it my best shot!
Posted by: Joyce | January 02, 2013 at 02:44 AM
Simple but so adorable!! xx
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Posted by: Eva | January 02, 2013 at 02:49 AM