Pepper Design Blog

Easy DIY Patterned Wall Art

I love the idea of adding splashes of color and pattern to rooms through DIY wall art that is easy to create and even easier to switch out on a whim. Plus, you can take advantage of scrap material, end cuts of fabric, left over wallpaper and scrapbooking paper designs that you adore! From framed paper (upper left) to fabric ‘upholstered’ blank canvases (upper right), to wallpaper cutouts applied with glue (next page) and repeating pattern designs (next page), the possibilities are endless — and the price tag, very low!

Amy Butler has released the quintessential dream line of modern fabrics, follow the jump to see a short sample selection (try searching eBay for remnants and amazing prices), and Bradbury & Bradbury launched it’s mod sixties collection that I’m head over heels for! (above)

I made my own version of paper wall art by framing patterned fabric squares that I found pre-cut for quilters (project made even easier!) and a fabulous Pottery Barn remnant from Craigslist. The four inspiration board ideas shown are courtesy of the incredibly inspiring bloggers at The Nest!

To check out the collections and find more great ideas, follow the jump. Read more »

Chic Homemade Headboards

I’m all about the out-of-the-ordinary decorations that show off your creativity, resourcefulness and enlighten any visitor with that ‘ah-ha!’ or ‘how did you do that?’ moment. I can’t think of a better way to inexpensively update a bedroom then by adding chic fabric (and a thin layer of batting) to upholster a uniquely shaped wooden headboard. The great thing about this easy task is that you can change it out again and again! A steady staple gun is all you need. Warped window panes and vellum make a fantastic antique backdrop, these could be hung on the walls anywhere, really! If you’re from the ground-shaking earthquake-prone areas, such as myself, empty the glass out of the panes and hang behind your bed for a lightweight ornament. You could also add black & white photos to the empty panes, filling in missing glass with memories and momentos. The above are filled with a transparent vellum available at any craft or scrapbooking store. The lower right headboard is painted and lined with wall decals (you could use stencils too) that trail up the bed and onto the wall, adding a splash of color and a unique, eye-catching motif to an ordinary room. Check out Better Homes & Gardens for the full article.