Stationary Stationery
By now you guys know that we’re big fans of putting unexpected items in frames and calling ‘em art. From keys to magazine text, there’s no shortage of creative ways to fill your walls with original pieces. That’s why one of our favorite sources for affordable art is stationery. Sure, greeting cards are technically meant to be signed, sealed and delivered but where else are you going to find professionally designed pieces for just a few dollars?
We love the simple and cheeky cards found at Pink Loves Brown. You can grab a single card for $3.50 or snag six for $12. That means you can frame one and mail the other five as invitations to come over and check out your new art. For a few bucks you can even blow up your new artwork at Kinkos, or add a thick white mat and a hefty-ish frame to give an average sized card some major oomph.
If you’re looking for something more ornate, Turtle Papers has you covered. With an assortment of floral, nature and love themed cards you can create an amazing mix & match patchwork-esque wall collage in a flash.
And we still drool over the alphabet cards from Smack of Jellyfish, where we snagged our 2008 calendar earlier this year. How cool would it be to hang all 26 of these on the wall of a nursery or playroom? Stylish and educational, no?
These are just a few ideas to get you started, but obviously there’s a whole crop of cards waiting for you on Etsy and at your local Hallmark or Target. Just remember that you’re looking for cards with stylish designs, not over the hill jokes. But feel free to keep sending those to your friends and family.
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Love the idea!
Fancy wrapping paper works well, too. You know the kind at upscale gift shops with beautiful designs for around $5 a piece?
We scored this awesome frame at IKEA http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00091967 to hang above our bed.
We put a piece of fancy wrapping paper inside and we love it! It’s almost like adding wallpaper to your room in small touches.
Hooray for Smack of Jellyfish! Never in a million years did I think I’d be able to find a Hoary Marmot card for my husband… and yet… there one is!
I absolutely love to frame cards. My decorating tends to have A.D.D. so it’s good to have something this easy to change.
Quotable Cards (www.quotablecards.com) are my current favorite, especially this one -http://www.propertopper.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/product610.html
Cards for art is such a wonderful idea! I’ve been stashing pretty birthday and holiday cards since I was little – now I can tell my mom that I’m not the only one who thinks they would make great art. See Mom, I’m not a pack-rat, I’m an art collector.
Hey Guys, Fantastic Idea, I have my own range of cards designed and ready to print…alas I am waiting for the funds to do so…lol..id rather buy new furniture for the living room…But I really do like Nicole’s cards, wish it wasn’t so expensive to get them shipped over to Australia.
And I also have to say that its great that another male (you John) has an interest in decorating and house stuff… now I don’t feel so alone.
Cheers
oh I just saw that you had a ‘yard sale’ the same day we did..!! yay
I love all of the creative art ideas that you guys have! They are awesome!! Have you seen this artist: its CRAZY!!! http://www.artyulia.com/
Amazing!
xo,
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