DIY Art Display Frame

Summer is almost over (and already over for some kiddos)!  Have you had a chance to clear out the previous school year's work?  No judging here...  I haven't!  Are you prepared for another year's inflow of arts and crafts from school?

Little man never seems to slow down his art production, so I had to come up with a way to have an in and out system.  Shhhh...  Yes I toss out his art work in the end, but not until I've taken a photo of the piece for a photobook of his masterpieces.  I only keep the ones for special occasions 😊

Now that this art display frame is in place, we can actually display his work before I take a photo and then...  shhhh....

So without further ado, let me share with you this DIY project's step by step details in this video.  It's so simple that I attempted this DIY without the Mr.'s assistance!  I think this is my first DIY project for the blog!

Recap of materials:

• IKEA's Gunnabo frame (50x70cm used in this project)
• Hanging wire
• Screw eyes (6 for this project)
• Glue gun
• Burlap
• Optional:  pliers, wire cutter, shears

I hope I've given you some inspirations on handling the flood of art work coming your way this new school year.  With this art display frame, we can decorate the wall with little man's art while having a systematic approach about his art storage. 

Just wanted to remind you that I've partnered with Canvas N Decor for a free canvas art giveaway of your choice.  Have you tagged yourself and friends for a chance to win?  For details, check out my Instagram post here.

You can find the rest of his playroom revealed here.

Little Man's Playroom Reveal!

***THE WORKBENCH IS COMPLETED!!!  CHECK OUT THE FINAL REVIEW HERE!!***

Did you see my silly attempt to take over little man's work space in his playroom?  We originally had a home office planned for that room, but The Mr. thought it would be a better use of space as a playroom instead.  I totally agreed and went with it, and had lots of fun designing it.  Here's my design board for this playroom (source list at bottom):

Bit by bit, we had added pieces to the playroom to achieve the design I had in mind.  I've shared on Instagram the gallery wall that the Mr. so painstakingly put up.  When I posted the photo, what I had planned under the frames has not been built.  

Much like any other rooms in our house, little man's playroom is still a work in progress.  But The Mr. has made some major improvements a little while ago that has made this playroom a little more enjoyable for little man.  

Toys have been scattered on the floor of the playroom, and it was just driving me nuts.  Not that I'm a particular person, but the playroom isn't large in the first place!  With toys on the floor, we can hardly walk in.  Not to mention the hazards of stepping on his Lego pieces.

Naturally, toy storage became a priority after The Mr. has completed our DIY closet/ dressing room.  The Mr. took a short break after finishing our closet and quickly whipped up a storage unit/ work bench for the little man. 

This work bench is actually part of a storage unit that I designed, and the Mr. still needs to find time to complete it.  Until then, little man has been quite happy to have a building bench to build and display his Lego collections.  That pouf is actually at a perfect height for him to sit at the bench!

I wanted to draw attention to the height of this room, and the best way is with a gallery wall.  I've previously talked about how I approached the designing of a gallery wall here.  Taking those essential elements into consideration, I came up with this simple design.  I didn't want to hang too many items in a tiny room, but just enough to create a visual interest.  

I found all of the art prints' jpeg and pdf files on Etsy for several dollars, and sent them to print at a local print shop on light card stock.  I don't see a point in spending too much on gallery wall prints, as I expect little man to change his preference of characters quite often.  Kids...!!

I chose these IKEA frames for a monochromatic look and also for their acrylic fronts.  I can't risk to have shattered glass in the playroom, you know, in case a toy bullet/ missile hits its target!

We got this railway ticket print during our Disney World vacation several years ago, and never hung it up.  What's a better place than the playroom for it!  The giraffe taxidermy and the marquee letter add a touch of whimsy to this gallery wall.

Knowing there can never be enough storage in the playroom, I included this acrylic box shelf from CB2 as part of the gallery wall.  It's something unexpected and yet so useful for his smaller collections.  I had it installed at a height where little man can change out his display as frequent as his highness wishes. 

I ended up not going with the open geometric light fixture from RH Baby & Child.  But I think this light from Structube is more suitable and even more fun!  It goes quite well with this modern industrial playroom, and can't beat the price since it was on sale!

On the right side of the wall, there's a set of corner windows that we had previously left uncovered.  To give little man some privacy while he's working at the desk, I made some tissue garland to also add some accent colors to this set of additional windows.

The most recent additions to the playroom were the chalkboard art and the display frame on the right wall of the room.

I designed the chalk board art several years ago and printed it as a poster, which was wrinkled during our move.  I guess something's just not meant to be!  Well, it turned out this custom printed canvas in matte finish gave me the exact look I was hoping for!!!  It's from Canvas N' Decor and I couldn't be more happy with the quality!!  It looks just like a chalkboard until you walk up close to it!

*** I've partnered with Canvas N' Decor for a lucky winner to win a canvas of your choice!  See details on bottom of this post!

The art display frame was something I had always wanted to DIY but never had time for.  I finally had the chance to get around to it, and it was such an easy project!  I'll post the tutorial soon!

The fun part in designing this playroom was to incorporate this modern/ industrial style that's totally different from the rest of the house.  I love a fun casual space for a kid to just be a kid.  In this space, he basically has no restrictions and is free to dream up any creations, be it with buildings blocks or on paper.  

So, are those all the toys in the playroom?  NO.  Is the playroom done?  NO.  Because...  we still need to make the storage units for these:

Once the storage is built, then these toys will be inside...  and out of sight!  ...  and I'll provide an update when that's done!

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Canvas giveaway details:

I've teamed up with Canvas N' Decor to give one lucky winner a free canvas art print of your choice. (A wide range of sizes will be available to choose from.)
It's very simple to enter:
1. Follow me @classyglamliving and @canvasndecor on Instagram
2. In the comment section of this photo, tag one friend (or as many as you like)

Each name you enter gives yourself an entry into this contest.
You have until Friday, August 19th @ 9pm to post. The 2 winners will be announced on Sunday August 21st. 

Contest is open to USA and Canada residents (where UPS ground service is available).
Contest is not affiliated with Instagram in anyway.

Source List:

• Wall paint: Benjamin Moore Gray Owl @ 50% tint

• Stain on DIY work bench: Minwax Classic Gray

• Gallery wall frames: IKEA

• Gallery wall art prints: Etsy

• Giraffe taxidermy: Zulily

• Marquee letter: Joss & Main

• Acrylic frame shelf: CB2

• Pouf: Homesense

• Union Jack Rug: Lowes

• Ceiling light fixture: Structube

• Campaign desk: Target Threshold

• Acrylic ghost chair: Structube

• Desk lamp: IKEA

• Chalk board art canvas: Canvas n Decor

• Frame for art display: IKEA

Adding Glam to Your Boudoir - a Blog Hop

Is your morning routine a mad dash around your wardrobe trying to find your favorite piece of jewelry?  Has it become more of a chore than an enjoyment?  Then you need to slow down and smell the roses, and perhaps this blog hop will make your ideal morning routine a reality!  

If you're linking over from my friends Kim and Lacey's blog, Styled with Lace, welcome!  I'm so thrilled you are here!  If you're a regular reader, welcome back as I share some boudoir styling tips with you today. 

Welcome to our master suite!  The dressing area greets us as we step in, so I try to style the built-in vanity with a welcoming view.  I'm sure you've heard many times that being organized makes your morning routine much more efficient.   My goal is to keep my vanity organized while staying pretty. 

I share this vanity area with the hubby.  So nice of him to let me hog the vanity, while he gets the space of that marble dish on the right 😁

I've styled the vanity in several different ways over the months since its completion, and I always use some common elements to keep all the stuff from looking like a hot mess. 

Trays

I have two main trays on the vanity; one for perfume bottles and the other for jewelries.  The trays help to corral like items together, and make cleaning much easier.  

I love how the mirror trays add glam and sparkle to the vanity.  The perfume bottles seem to sparkle even more with the light reflected from the mirror tray.

I don't own a huge collection of perfume, just enough for the different seasons and occasions.  I'm lucky the fragrances that I love come in such pretty bottles to be displayed!

Pretty Dishes

On the jewelry tray, I keep several pretty dishes of daily jewelries for easy access; one of each for my bracelets/ bangles, rings holder and earrings.  

It's fun to discover how objects can be multi-functional. I'm using a crystal pillar candle holder as a dish for earrings, and a tea cup for my bracelets.

I love how they serve up some sparkles and add color and dimensions to the vanity.

Display Items

Some jewelry boxes are pretty enough to stand on their own as part of your vanity's decor. The rarely worn and precious pieces can be kept in their pretty boxes and displayed in a cloche. 

With such a pretty display of jewelry boxes, you would want to elevate it so that it's easily visible.  The simplest way to achieve this is to lift the display on cute books or boxes to create a beautiful vignette.  

I decorate the vanity as with any vignette, by creating different layers of height.  My tray of perfume bottles is at the lowest. The lifted display cloche creates a mid-tier.  A tall gorgeous bouquet of roses completes the vignette by adding a touch of femininity and glam to the vanity.

But we're not done!  I didn't want to hide my statement necklaces in drawers; I love seeing their colors and bling!  This glass display box heard my calling and it's perfect for the necklaces!

What's better than waking up to beautiful jewelries at your bedside table?

And those perfume samples that I collect?  I love keeping the light scents by my bed on a pretty dish.  Spritz away at bed time, and fall asleep with a delightful scent.

Your jewelries aren't only for dressing you up; by decorating with them, they become an extension of you.  I'm a believer that you should display items that you love and make you happy. Seeing the beautiful and organized display on your vanity would give you a great start to your day.  As your day ends, you once again enjoy the view of your beloved possessions as you retire for the night. 

Remember, the simplest way to pamper yourself is by beautifying your surroundings.  Then why not start with your boudoir so that it gives you a happy boost to your day?

I hope you feel inspired to look through your pretty things and find a way to display some of your favorite pieces.  Thank you for joining me here and I hope you come back soon!  Remember to sign up for our blog updates as we continue to DIY our way to add personal touches to our home.  I invite you to hop on over to Bethany's blog The Posh Home and find even more inspiration!  I am loving the ideas shared today.  Don't forget to share these ideas on Facebook or pin them on Pinterest so that you have them when you start decorating!

Don’t miss the rest of these glam boudoirs:

SheLeavesALittleSparkle.com

Moth-Design.com

LoveYourAbode.com

StyledWithLace.com

ClassyGlamLiving.com

ThePoshHome.com

LetsDazzleDarlings.com

TheBlissfulLane.com