DIY Artwork: Foil Art, Door Mats, Herringbone Paintings

Here is a collection of my favorite DIY wall art ideas found on various internet blogs

1. Foil Art
Materials:  Cardboard (non-corrugated, or Foam Core), Foil, Glue, Shoe Polish

 

 

 

 

Original Blogs for instructions:
a:  http://artclubblog.com/2012/02/01/foil-drawings/
b:  http://makeitawonderfullife.blogspot.com/search/label/foil%20owls


2. Door Mat Art

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Original Blogs for instructions:

 

a:  Painting Actual Door mats

http://www.salvagedior.com/2012/01/rubber-door-mat-wall-art.html

b:  On Wood

http://lemontreecreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/doormat-wall-art.html

c:  On Canvas

http://thelittlebrownhouse.us/2010/01/28/frugal-friday-doormat-to-wall-art/

 

 3. Herringbone Paintings
Here is the original art print called "Wild Herringbone" that was used for inspiration
(you can buy this print from a site called Cozamia)

 

DIY Artwork Version:

Another take on the Herringbone pattern

Original Blogs for Instructions:

a:  DIY Herringbone Metallic Artwork-

http://whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com/2013/01/diy-herringbone-metallic-artwork-easy.html

b:  Blue & Silver Version-
http://www.craftaspell.com/2013/06/diy-herringbone-canvas-art.html

c:  Buy the art print & others from Cozamia
http://www.cozamia.com/gallery/Wild-Herringbone.htm

Parties: Porch Party, Lime Food Labels

I love everything in BH&G.  Here's some ideas for porch parties

Southern Porch Party

 

 

Party with Mexican Flair
Love the last picture - hand drawn menu
You can download the napkin wrap
http://www.bhg.com/dyn/dyn/servlet/securePdf.dyn?file=/content/dam/bhg/PDFs/secure/BHGNapkinFold.pdf&regSource=0809&isCQPage=true

Lime Food Labels, Recipe
Food label template & Recipe book from BH&G
Original Source:  http://www.bhg.com/dyn/dyn/servlet/securePdf.dyn?file=/content/dam/bhg/PDFs/secure/BHGPorchPartyRecipes.pdf&regSource=0807&isCQPage=true

 

 

 Another Template

Original Source: http://cupcakeexpressinc.com/blog/2012/01/free-printable-yellow-and-grey-food-labels-cupcake-wrappers/

 

More Porch Party Ideas on my Pinterest:

http://pinterest.com/hollymnorth/porch-parties/

Weddings: Good Ideas

Advice for The Bride & Groom
I did this at my wedding- I have all the cards in a scrapbook.  So fun to read them
From Martha Stewart Weddings (circa 2000)

Punch Bar

Inexpensive Table Décor

More Weddings- Good Ideas on My Pinterest:

http://pinterest.com/hollymnorth/weddings-good-ideas/

Weddings: Love Quote Boards

I think these are such a good idea... I printed the pictures and used them in cards and shower gifts also

Weddings: Bonnie & Clyde

My best friend Jennie got married earlier this year, here are some inspiration photos I found for her