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Decorating with Natural Elements
Once limited to flower arrangements and random shell collections, now bits of nature (and nature-inspired objects) rule the roost. See how to get this trendy, organic look in your home.
"… past also makes a great addition to your natural collection. Found objects , driftwood, sand dollars, new purchases in sea-inspired … on a book stand to elevate it to home accessory. Natural ephemera is a natural partner for architectural salvage and antique …"
Articles
A run-down farmhouse gets a family-friendly, eclectic makeover with color, artwork, and found objects .
Found items take on new life in this mosaic pot.
… them in vignettes around the house. “It’s my organized chaos,” she says. “I feel the need to put everything in its place.” Photo: Found objects are stacked thoughtfully on a side table by the dining room window.
… This comprehensive guide illustrates more than 30 embellishment techniques, from appliqué and hand embroidery to using found objects and weaving. Each technique features multiple step-by-step photographs. $29.95; 800/284-1114; www.ctpub …
… hip 1950s beverage cart offers the perfect setting for a mix-it-yourself bar. "Outsider" art -- often inspired by found objects -- fills the home with color and wit. Outsider art is art that's created by individuals who are not academically trained …
… a journal of your trip. Consider picking up seeds, pods, leaves, rocks, fossils, and any interesting (and safe) " found " objects for making into art projects later -- whether it's stringing a fall necklace or making a bouquet of fallen leaves. 2 …
Slide Shows
… hold the erasers." Design by Patricia Anderson Ephemera , or found paper goodies, can be just as pretty as your favorite … shapes that bloom across her page. Because most ephemera are not acid-free, spray them with archival mist …
Handmade Hanging Picture Frame
… Wooden rulers, pencils, or other found objects you can drill through Rotary tool with … Erikia Ghumm 4. Drill holes through the found objects . Use tongs or a gripper, if needed … Erikia Ghumm 5. Wire the frames and found objects together using this loop technique …
DIY Creative Kitchen Backsplashes
… for broken plate) mosaic technique, this free-form backsplash combines a grab bag of tiles, pottery, flowerpots, and found objects into a work of art on the wall above the sink. To do something similar, collect crockery, tiles, and pottery. Leave …
… worked a circle theme throughout her album with round tags, round hole reinforcers, even round pages. Editor's Tip: Add found objects to an album to make it more interesting. Cindy raided her husband's toolbox for mini washers to loop onto the rings for …
… font size of each line. Using all uppercase letters keeps the look chunky and cohesive. Editor's Tip: Embellish with found objects . Nia made a simple page accent from a label off a pair of jeans. Design by Jill Godon Multiple photos from her son's …
House Tours: Decorate with Vintage Finds
… space in the small living room and act as display ledges for the thoughtfully edited arrangement of figurines, artwork, and found objects . Vintage pieces are a unique addition to any room and are usually very reasonably priced, but reproductions can work just …
