Hello, again, sweet friends. Just popping in to show you my new "art," made from my long-ago purchased Ikea fabric. Some here:
I posted this picture on flickr, and there has been a tiny bit of discussion (prompted by me) as to whether these are upside-down, or not. But ultimately, the fact is, it would be pretty darn simple to turn them over, so I'm not going to worry about it...They are stretched over existing cheap-o canvases from Michael's, because they were lots easier to come by than stretcher bars, which I would have to drive into the city for, by golly! I just thumb-tacked the material right over the canvases, and presto-chango, up they go! Sailboats and mountains, or pennant flags? You decide!
This one I even got lazier. I stretched this fabric over existing paintings. They are ready to pop back out again, when I tire of the fabric, which is bound to happen at some point...This is an odd pic, I know. These hang over our ginormous television set, which for some reason, I am embarrassed to show you. It's like, if you are a thinking person, who reads books and cares about the world and it's inhabitants, you aren't supposed to have a big t.v...You should be "above" that, am I right? (Truth be told, I didn't pick out this monolith of viewing pleasure, but I certainly have become accustomed to it. I kinda even like it.)
Anyway! Easy-peasy. Just pop on over to your local cheap craft supply, get yourself some crappy canvases--which are less expensive than good-quality stretcher bars in some cases--throw some of the incredibly awesome fabric being printed these days over the top, and you've got yourself some nice walls. Not a new trick, but certainly a good one.
Oh, and here's my doll-head trio, inspired by Libby:
(It's time to give this table a good coat of paint, no?)
And a random torso, with a very colorful necklace that I could never pull off, but she certainly does, and with flair:
That's it from these parts. We're looking forward to a cozy and wet weekend 'round here. How's it looking for you?
Cheers, sweet ones!
xoxox.
I love your doll head trio!
And how are you enjoying this weather? :D
Posted by: Kira | January 22, 2010 at 09:08 AM
Kira, I have to say, I LOVE rainy weather when I can stay home and be cozy, but one cannot hibernate all the time, and I get a little cranky when wet. It's a good thing I live here, I guess!
Posted by: Amy Hanson | January 22, 2010 at 09:34 AM
hee hee! I couldn't agree more!
Enjoy!
♥
Posted by: Kira | January 22, 2010 at 10:09 AM
I love the fabric idea!! Inexpensive, easy to change, brilliant!
Posted by: kris | January 22, 2010 at 10:10 AM
I think the fabric looks like evergreens in the snow! Great idea that I will keep in mind.
And those doll heads I find creepy. just sayin'.
I love looking around your home, it's inspiring.
Posted by: Miranda | January 22, 2010 at 10:43 AM
I just wanted to say I enjoy your blog!
Posted by: Panorama | January 22, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Miranda, evergreens in the snow! THAT'S what they look like! Thank you, and thanks for saying the doll heads look creepy. I enjoy all opinions, and I think yours is probably the most prevalent one. My husband shares it, but he's a really good sport about it...
Thank you Panorama! I'm so glad you do!
And thank you Kris!
Posted by: Amy Hanson | January 22, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Cozy and wet as well...good for crafting! I've been making colorful felt balls like that and was thinking of making my girls each bracelets! I love the necklace...hmmm, I think we could pull it off, tee hee ;)
Jamie :)
Posted by: AForestFrolic | January 22, 2010 at 12:32 PM
We live in Chula Vista and enjoyed quite the thunderstorm last night! I like the rain...but only when I can stay in!
Posted by: Cindy | January 22, 2010 at 01:31 PM
Please don't paint the table! I love it as it is! btw, yours is one of my favourite blog reads. Thanks for the frequent posts and inspiration!
Posted by: Ruth | January 22, 2010 at 03:29 PM
Cindy, we're in CV too! That was some storm, huh? I'm ready for some sunny days!...xox.
Posted by: Amy Hanson | January 22, 2010 at 03:37 PM
Thanks Ruth! I go back and forth about the table...I appreciate your thoughts, and your visiting! Have a lovely weekend...xox.
Posted by: Amy Hanson | January 22, 2010 at 03:38 PM
love it! all of it -- even the creepy/cool doll heads.
we're in for some wet and cozy weather here in asheville too... perhaps a toasy fire and some marshmallows will fit the weekend?
xoxo
Posted by: liz | January 22, 2010 at 03:51 PM
I have a piece of amazing fabric that I don't know what to do with, and this is a wonderful solution....except I don't have the right room for the fabric, aw...shucks! Yours looks great though!!
Posted by: Mindy | January 22, 2010 at 07:19 PM
My two cents' worth:
They're upside down.
The dollheads are creepy-but-cool.
I love that you posted these words: "a random torso."
Smiling!
xox,
Susan
Posted by: Susan | January 22, 2010 at 10:11 PM
love the fabric! I like it even more if it is upside down 'coz rules are meant to be broken! I am on the 'doll's heads are a bit creepy' but in a good way! And if you paint that table I will never ever talk (type?) you again...it is gorgeous!
Posted by: Caroline Rose | January 23, 2010 at 05:59 AM
Love the beautiful and simple ideas. I've been nesting lately.
Posted by: Mama Veg | January 23, 2010 at 08:33 AM
The blog is getting better and better everyday, i enjoy it so much, thanks!
Posted by: Julie | January 23, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Lovin the idea. Love the red 2's (they are 2's aren't they?) I was told that the #2 is 'my number' & the one who told me that is a #3, which I see you are showing also-super cool. And...if I had it MY way (actually I really could) there would be doll heads under glass (sounds like an entre) and random torsos everywhere. You never cease to delight me. Are we from the same planet? hugs
Posted by: Penny | January 23, 2010 at 11:53 AM