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