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Inexpensive wall art - in action!

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Home Stager with Preferred Staging, LLC

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.

 

Wanda Richards
Shows Great Home Staging and Web Solutions - Roanoke, VA
Shows Great Home Staging

What a great idea!  Thanks for sharing.

Jun 15, 2008 10:12 AM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

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. 

Jun 15, 2008 10:32 AM
Tina Parker
EXP Realty Canada Inc. - Halifax, NS
Managing Associate Broker

Great idea and advice.  Nice going!

Jun 15, 2008 10:43 AM
Adam Brett
The Adam and Eric Group - Fullerton, CA
The Adam and Eric Group, Fullerton's Finest

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

Jun 15, 2008 10:58 AM
Lorinda Ward
Keffer Realty - Norfolk, VA
Serving, Hampton Roads Virginia. Norfolk, Chesapeake, Va Beach

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

Jun 15, 2008 11:13 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

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

Jun 15, 2008 11:15 AM
Kristina Leone
Lionheart Home Staging, LLC - Minneapolis, MN

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

Jun 15, 2008 11:30 AM
Susan Hilton
CENTURY 21 Beal, Inc. - College Station, TX
Texas Aggie Real Estate, College Station Bryan Texas Real Estate

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

Jun 15, 2008 11:48 AM
Patty Carroll
Vancouver, WA

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

Jun 15, 2008 04:45 PM
Earleene Woods
Keller Williams Experience Realty - Murray, KY
ASP, CRS, GRI

Great idea!! and so cost effective!

Jun 16, 2008 12:30 AM
Toronto's 2 Hounds Design: Decorating + Staging
2 Hounds Design + Home Staging - Toronto, ON

This is so great, I love it!

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

Jun 17, 2008 04:12 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

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

Jun 17, 2008 05:51 PM
Michelle Tucker ~ Pooler Real Estate
!Daley Real Estate - Pooler, GA
Rincon~Savannah~Richmond Hill

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.

 

Jun 17, 2008 07:58 PM
Andy Laughlin
ConnectRealty.com - Bellingham, WA

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

Thanks for sharing!

Andy Laughlin

Connect Realty

Jun 17, 2008 08:00 PM
C. Bartch
Newark, OH

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!

Jun 17, 2008 11:51 PM
Tasha Moody
Iris & Oak {by Simply Staged} - Atlanta, GA
Home Staging + Interior Design

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

Jun 18, 2008 12:03 AM
Shobha Vyavahare
stagewithme, Greenville, South Carolina - Greenville, SC

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

Jun 18, 2008 12:19 AM
Patty Hill, Broker Associate
Local Homes and Land, Inc - Summerville, SC
Local Homes and Land, Inc

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

Jun 19, 2008 03:44 AM