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Cute & Affordable Children’s Room Art, Part 2

May 17, 2011

Okay, I think we’ve spent enough time talking about travel and it’s time to get back to some project posts! We had a ball in Paris, Brugges and Brussels, but I am itching to get my hands dirty (with something other than sugar!)

In March, I ran a post entitled Cute & Affordable Children’s Room Art, Part 1. And from that, you probably assumed there’d be a Part 2! Oops. Well today I’ll get to it! I’m assembling art to create a Gallery Wall in Babygirl’s Room, and of course I’m doing it on the cheap creatively frugal!

So far I’ve framed these cute Suzy Ultman prints and Air France posters from a calendar, and made Nailhead Trim art out of Ikea frames and thumbtacks. It doesn’t get much more frugal than that! Well I trumped it with this project…how’s $1 sound?! All it takes is a picture frame from the Dollar Store, and a fabulous magazine ad!

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I love pretty much every rug and fabric Madeline Weinrib creates, but unless I’m willing to forgo food, we won’t be adding her designs to Babygirl’s Room any time soon.



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 But I was determined to use her prints in the room somehow, so I turned her fabulous ads in the glossy shelter publications in to art!

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I simply scanned the ad, then using Picnik (a free online photo site) I covered up the existing text and replaced it with my own. Then I printed on regular copy paper and inserted in an 8×10 picture frame from the Dollar Store that I spraypainted white.

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I could have gone with another Ikea Ribba frame, but I wanted something thin to mix with the heavier frames on the Gallery Wall. These Dollar Store frames even have actual glass fronts!

This pink tied in great with the radish in her Bed and Monogrammed Pelmet. And the patterns are so fun!

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I created this next one using an image of Madeline’s infamous chevron rug I found online!

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Since they are just paper prints, I’ll be able to switch out the text for no cost as she gets older!

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I’m filling in the gaps of the Gallery Wall with other items she already had in her room, along with random stuff I’ve found around the house. I can’t wait to show you!

And PS — since I’m not claiming these designs as my own and selling them, I’m not infringing on any copyrights. I think. I’m living dangerous, I guess!


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  1. Ms. Bright says: May 17, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    Who doesn't LOVE Madeline Weinrib?!

    These are fantastic Cassie!! Great job!

    p.s. I have an AWESOME dress giveaway going on! C'mon and enter!

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  2. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says: May 17, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    those look wonderful, cassie! i can't wait to get my mac soon.. this computer is on its way out and i don't do too much on it anymore because it goes so slow. looking forward to a computer where i can mess with graphics. 🙂

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  3. Michelle @ Ten June says: May 17, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    Adorable! And that sounds about right on the copyright matter. Hey, I'll defend you in court if you're sued for infringement… with all of my real estate law experience….

    PS. Do you really have a label called "Happiness in a Can" ? How is it that I love you a little more each day?

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  4. Simply LKJ says: May 17, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Love them! I need to create some artwork for my new office (if my desk would hurry up and get here alreayd!!), and this would be perfect. I could change them out easily once I get bored with them (which happens quite often in our house).

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  5. Erin @ Crafts and Sutch says: May 17, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Super cute, Cassie! I can't wait to see Baby Girl's big girl room all finished. 🙂 It's going to be spectacular!

    Printables are always the way to go. So affordable…and customizable.

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  6. Chic Coastal Living says: May 17, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    Pretty neat idea for wall art!

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  7. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says: May 17, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Dying. First of all . . .genius. Second of all . . .that is my song with Riley . . the one on chevron. I must do something like that. Oh, yay!!! Way to go, Cassie girl.

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  8. lisaroyhandbags says: May 17, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    great ideas – love them all! 🙂

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  9. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says: May 17, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant. Love Madeline and ergo, LOVE this idea…I really don't know how you come up with so much creativity, but keep it comin'!!!

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  10. courtneyoutloud says: May 17, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    you are living on the edge sister 🙂 can i hire you do some photo editing for me?

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  11. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says: May 17, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I'd call this affordable chic 🙂 Love it! Can't wait to see the entire wall!

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  12. Karena says: May 17, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Cassie you are the best. I love Weinrab's designs and this is a great ways to feature them in a print!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Come and enter my New Giveaway from Serena & Lily! You will love it!

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  13. Megan @reFind says: May 17, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    I love the last one…. so cute. I have the matching rug, and might need to make one. Is it weird to do it for myself? 🙂

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  14. Richmond Thrifter says: May 17, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    Fantastically thrifty!!! Love them! The chevron might be my fav!

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  15. Ali Richardson says: May 17, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    You are a freakin' genius!! Those are amazing, I really really love them. Hey – Hayden has that same Paris memo board in her room too 🙂
    Great idea cassie, seriously awesome!

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  16. christine, just bella says: May 17, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Those patterns are incredible! Nice work, Cassie!

    Have we seen this part of the room yet? This room is starting to feel HUGE will all the different nooks I've seen separately!

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  17. jandjhome says: May 17, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    This is adorable. I love the colors and patterns. Great idea.

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  18. Moddy Bee says: May 17, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    wow! im so copying you!!!
    thanks for sharing!

    http://www.moddybee.blogspot.com

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  19. Shanna says: May 17, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    Wow! How adorable and chic at the same time! Love this.

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  20. Allison says: May 18, 2011 at 12:46 am

    I love it, Cassie! It looks fantastic! You are one creative woman!

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  21. Katie says: May 18, 2011 at 2:57 am

    Clever!!

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  22. Haley @ Cardigan Junkie says: May 18, 2011 at 3:12 am

    Oh my goodness, this just inspired me so much! I have been clipping photos of her rugs for ages!

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  23. Classic...with a twist says: May 18, 2011 at 11:04 am

    I wish I could bottle up even 10% of your creativity! Love the idea!

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  24. Sharde says: May 19, 2011 at 4:42 am

    these look awesome! i love this idea. I can't wait till I have kids so I can have things like that on the walls for them. i really want a contemporary nursery! love your blog, i hopped over from BCD today!

    thestyleprojects.blogspot.com

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  25. Elsa says: May 20, 2011 at 12:02 am

    GENIUS! Will have to file this idea away for sure.

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  26. [email protected] says: May 20, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Um, this is adorable. Im definitely filing this in my 'crafts to do' bucket. The possibilities are flying in my head right now!

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  27. Hyphen Interiors says: May 21, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    I love how you made it your own before printing it! Clever!

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  28. Mrs. Sam says: May 23, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Your home is lovely! Nice nice nice! 🙂

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Cute & Affordable Children’s Room Art, Part 1

March 11, 2011

You guys are amazing! Thank you for all the kind words about the progress in Babygirl’s Room and the No-Sew Pillows! Now I’m turning my attention to the big, blank wall opposite the bed. Sure, I could leave it…but why, when a gallery arrangement would be so awesome?!?

Filling a gallery wall can be expensive, but framing a great print, postcard, calendar, fabric, photo etc. is my favorite way to add interest to walls without breaking the bank. (Like I did here and here.) For a gallery wall, I like to use varying sizes of items, so I looked for large prints first.

I am giddy with excitement over these adorable prints by talented artist Suzy Ultman! With all the Paris-themed decor already in Babygirl’s Room, I definitely need these to mix it up a bit.

Adorably whimsy and playful, right?!? Suzy has an Etsy store where she sells Limited Edition prints, but I found this book of 12 posters on Amazon for less than $20!

Each poster is 12″ x 16″, and beautifully and colorfully printed on clean white cardstock. I can’t believe the quality, and you can’t beat the price! The hardest part has been deciding which prints to use (because all 12 might be overkill)?!? I think these help the room stay youthful, and the colors are obviously perfect for our scheme!
I picked up some white Ikea Ribba frames for $10 each, and I can’t help but smile at all the cuteness!
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I think I’m off to a good start on the Gallery Wall, and I have some ideas on other unique ways to fill it. What do you use in your Gallery Wall arrangements?

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  1. Bernadette {Chic Spaces for Little Faces} says: March 11, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Those are really cute. I love the hot air balloons and kites.

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  2. jandjhome says: March 11, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    These prints are adorable. I love the idea of a gallery wall. Her room is looking so cute.

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  3. Michelle @ Ten June says: March 11, 2011 at 2:04 pm

    So cute! Love those Ribba frames. Kids art is so quirky and fun! I need a kid! 😉

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  4. Brittany {Gallery No. Eight} says: March 11, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    So cute!! I am such a sucker for adorable kid's art! FreyaArt on Etsy is one of my faves!

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  5. modern jane says: March 11, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    Those are beyond adorable! So smart of you to pick up a book with images to frame!

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  6. Lili says: March 11, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    such great finds! they are soo cute!

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  7. christine {bijouandboheme} says: March 11, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    So so cute!!

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  8. [email protected] Walk says: March 11, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    I love the whales! So cute!

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  9. Danielle Oakey Interiors says: March 11, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    these are so great, thanks for sharing!

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  10. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says: March 11, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    Oh, I love it. I have a thing for owls right now. I like using on of their hand prints and an initial admist all the other cute artwork.

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  11. Michaela says: March 11, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    So cute! I love how whimsical it is!

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  12. Hyphen Interiors says: March 11, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    The one you chose is perfect! So cute.

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  13. Rachie @ A Chi Chi Affair says: March 11, 2011 at 7:31 pm

    These are gorgeous!! great choice! xxx

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  14. Maillardville Manor says: March 11, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    I LOVE those!!!! They're so cute! I think these pictures alone sped my biological up a few years 🙂 So cute!

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  15. Simply LKJ says: March 11, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    So cute! Great colors too.

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  16. [email protected] Black's Best says: March 11, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Adorable pictures that are just perfect for your daughter's new room!

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  17. Chic Coastal Living says: March 11, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    Totally adorable! Happy Friday Cassie!

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  18. Megan {Honey We're Home} says: March 12, 2011 at 1:01 am

    How fun are those??!! I really like how whimsical they are and the colors:)

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  19. Marianne {Style For Living} says: March 12, 2011 at 1:29 am

    Such darling artwork. Just love it!

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  20. Decorating the Ville says: March 12, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    Hi Cassie, I came here by way of Emily's blog – A Well Dressed Home. I didn't even realize it but I have your bathroom saved in my inspiration pic folder – so now I must follow you! BTW – LOVE the prints for baby girl's room! So cute!

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  21. natasha {schue love} says: March 12, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    How cute are the whales?? The owls are adorable too! My good friend is decorating her nursery with a forest theme…I'll need her turn her onto this artist!! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Sara @ Russet Street Reno says: March 13, 2011 at 3:07 am

    OMG, I died from the cuteness of that framed print! Perfect.

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  23. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says: March 13, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    i just wanted to say thank you so much fro sharing this!!! i ordered it as i am getting together a galelry wall for emmy's room and these are perfect- the colors and designs are awesome! i ordered it from amazon- hope you don't mind a copycassie. 🙂

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  24. Richmond Thrifter says: March 14, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    Thanks for the tip! Love those!

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