Reader Redesign: Card Shark
When Kelly told us that she had taken our greeting-cards-as-wall-art advice, we couldn’t wait to share her sweet mini-makeover with you guys. Here’s her letter:
I am an avid reader of your blog and admire and enjoy both of your styles and ideas. I really loved your idea about using stationary as art! I have been waffling on art for my baby’s room for some time – and was quite inspired by you! I knew that I wanted something graphic, that would mature and stay with him after the nursery stage. I had to share the results. I think it looks fantastic! Thanks so much! -Kelly
We love when something we’ve pictured in our heads actually comes to fruition, and we’ve been obsessed with the idea of framing these witty cards from Smack Of Jellyfish- especially for a nursery.
Thanks so much for sharing, Kelly! It looks great. And we know that your little one will certainly be well versed in animal packs of all kinds. Gotta appreciate wall art that’s cute and educational.
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This is FABULOUS! I’ll be linking to this in the Daily DIY.
love it! excellent job.
Do you know where she got the wonderful white frames?
Hi, this is the Kelly in question. I got the frames at Ikea, actually. Side note: hanging with velcro was about the only way to get them straight enough and flush to the wall.
Kelly –
That’s a great idea for a child’s room. Where did you find the stationery?
Hey Kelly #2,
Kelly #1 (the person responsible for this fabulous nursery makeover) snagged the stationery here, after we found it a few months back and shared the love:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5432343
Isn’t it fab? We love love love Kelly’s smart use of Ikea frames and velcro- she’s a DIY girl after our own heart! And we’re excited that she took the time to comment here and further explain her process. Thanks Kelly #1!
And Kelly #2, here’s a link to the original post with some other stationery that we adored as well:
http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/06/stationary-stationery/
Happy framing!
xoxo,
Sherry
I love this idea! I have used it myself with a unique set of cards featuring vintage sail boats printed in sepia tones. Gotta love cheap art!! Another fun take on this idea is to frame vintage postcards. I have a stack that is just itching to find homes in frames up on the wall.
Just a little update for you guys: I started a little blog. Nothing major – just a little space to call my own. I give you mad props for being so inspirational:
http://collectedideas.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/inspiration/
Looks great, I love your paint color too! Those cards are wonderful, and really make a nice grouping.