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More inexpensive wall art - follow up

By Monica Murphy

Home Stager with Preferred Staging, LLC

June 18, 2008 03:47 AM

Here's another great way to use scrapbook paper:

graphic scrapbook paper basic grey paper

I bought 12x12 frames from Michael's that are made to frame scrapbook pages - I think they were $10/ea. I went online to www.paperaddict.com, and bought about 50 pieces of scrapbook paper. I got multiples of some really graphic ones, like those in the first picture. Also, many companies sell papers in coordinating sets, like in the second picture - I can mix and match red, yellow, green, cream, etc., with those. The papers are about 75 cents apiece (give or take...). All I have to do is switch out the papers and I have a rotating selection of wall art to fit virtually any color scheme and interior design - from contemporary to traditional.

Hope you find this helpful!

Monica

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Hickory, NC

Monica - those look fabulous.. I do not scrapbook - no time for it but I have always loved the beautiful papers and have purchased some, so now - I will have to try this.. God bless,

Jun 18, 2008 04:54 AM

Patrick Johnson

Windermere - Bellingham, WA

Those are great tips Monica. All these little tips help us agents ( if we can't get a stager ;-) ) to convince sellers to stage their home for sale.

Jun 18, 2008 05:11 AM

Michael Fontana

Round Rock Home Stager Austin Home Staging - Round Rock, TX

@ The Stage Coach

nice bang for the buck!
Michael @ The Stage Coach

Jun 18, 2008 05:20 AM

Monica Murphy

Preferred Staging, LLC - Potomac Falls, VA

ASP, IAHSP, RESA

Cynthia - I just take off the backing, put in the paper, put the backing on again, and that's it - like a photograph. No foamboard here. The other idea is to paste the paper to 12x12 foamboard and cover the edges with ribbon, attach a sawtooth hook on the back and then hang. The frame idea is quick and easy, and the paper can be changed as needed - and you can hang as many as you want in whatever pattern that suits.

Ginger - I've read & bookmarked your other posts about posters and blank canvas frames, and I've been wanting to try that one, too. These frames have glass with them, and they come in black, white and red. No, I don't paste the paper to anything - I just put it in the frame like a photo.

Some great paper companies to look up for graphic paper sets are Basic Grey, 7 Gypsies, Daisy D's, and Anna Griffith. K & Company has some really cute things for kids, too - like cowboys, rockets, bugs. There's so much out there - but I would suggest you go to either AC Moore, a real scrapbook store or cruise on-line - the selection at Michael's is so-so.

Monica

Jun 18, 2008 09:20 AM

Kelly Townsend

Coldwell Banker - Santa Rosa, CA

CDPE, Realtor

Hi Monica -

What a great idea. I've done this with larger posters but the scrapbook paper is a whole lot cheaper and I like to group photos. Thanks for sharing with us.

Jun 18, 2008 10:06 AM

Elizabeth Jacobs-Kelleher

Best Impressions Home - Zelienople, PA

I absolutely love this idea! Thanks for sharing it with us. I am going tomorrow to pick up a few frames and some paper. :)

Jun 18, 2008 11:05 AM

Kathy Riggle

STAGING SMART N SOLD - Houston, TX

Houston Home Staging

Super idea & my daughter has loads of scrapbook paper. I am off to raid her supply!

Jun 18, 2008 11:18 AM

Vicki Pedersen

Pedersen Real Estate - Riverside, CA

Providing Exceptional Real Estate Service

Monica,

Thank you for the great idea. And I love it because it is cheap. What a great way to improve the look of a room and to impress our clients and not have to spend hardly anything. I will be making a trip to Michael's this week and get started. Thanks for sharing.

Jun 18, 2008 11:37 AM

Earleene Woods

Keller Williams Experience Realty - Murray, KY

ASP, CRS, GRI

Monica,

I was looking at those at Michael's yesterday. They were on sale for $5 each. What a great idea! Inexpensive and yet versitile.

Jun 18, 2008 12:15 PM

Donna Schoby

Liberty Bank of Arkansas - Bentonville, AR

Monica, What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing. I do scrapbook and now I'll have to search and see what I have.

Jun 18, 2008 02:18 PM

Mary Lou Teague

HOME STYLE AND STAGING LLC - Knoxville, TN

Home Style and Staging Knoxville. TN

Great Idea...love the blue and white in the first bedroom..great job...

Jun 18, 2008 11:58 PM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Off I go to Michaels...thanks for the great idea! I love the fact that it is interchangeable and so versatile.

Jun 19, 2008 02:46 AM

Patty Hill, Broker Associate

Local Homes and Land, Inc - Summerville, SC

Local Homes and Land, Inc

Monica, Looks fantastic! I love the bedding, it is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

Jun 19, 2008 03:42 AM

Terrylynn Fisher

Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA

HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Sharon Tara's blog referred me here. Thanks, this is great. It takes courage and you just gave me the impetus to try this. Great idea.

Jun 24, 2008 07:02 PM

Linda Selvage

A Refined Environment - Ventura, CA

A Refined Environment,- Calif.

Fantastic! I've framed the photography type greeting cards and cut-outs from magazines, but never thought of all that beautiful scrapbook paper! Thanks for the great idea!

Jun 24, 2008 07:10 PM

Kym Hough

www.Staged-to-Sell - Danville, CA

Staged to Sell East Bay - Danville, CA

These are great. I keep telling myself I am going to take the time to do them and then the next thing I know I am staging and they are not done. I am determined to do some while my daughter is off from school...thanks for the inspiration. Kym

Jun 25, 2008 05:55 PM

Kym Hough

www.Staged-to-Sell - Danville, CA

Staged to Sell East Bay - Danville, CA

Jun 25, 2008 05:55 PM

Anonymous

www.advantagestaging.ca michelle@advantagestaging.ca

HI Monica, I always wondered what my sister in law found so fascinating about scrapbooking. Now she will get the last laush seeing me make these for my Staging business! Too funny!!

Thank you for sharing. The blue bedroom is truly inspirational. I can't wait to find some paper today to start making inexpensive art. I love the graphics. I tend to use a lot of floral artwork so this will give my work the needed diversity in presentation.

You are one smart cookie!

Jun 26, 2008 01:26 AM

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Monica Murphy

Preferred Staging, LLC - Potomac Falls, VA

ASP, IAHSP, RESA

Thank you, everyone, for your wonderful feedback!

I can't wait to see how all of you put the idea in action! Send photos, please!

Monica

Jun 26, 2008 02:20 AM

KO Designs

KO Designs, LLC - Kansas City, MO