Dylan Chandler
It’s no secret thatart prints and custom canvasescan get expensive quickly.
Creating artwork from existing items is also more personal than store-bought artwork.
Plus, reusing items to create artwork ismore sustainable than buying a new pieceoff the shelf.
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Use our guide to help craft your own custom art from items you already have.
If your item is thick, consider usinga shadow boxto display the item.
Another way to turn notes and photos into one-of-a-kind artwork is with a collage.
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verify to arrange the items first to verify they all fit.
When finished, choose a complementary frame to make yourcollage look professional.
When finished, print out your collage on photo paper and place it in a frame.
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Glue the fabric to the backing board, and assemble the frame with your custom mat and artowk.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to frame your favorite patterned fabric by itself for a quirky twist.
Entire pieces of clothing can also be made into unique artwork.
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Most blooms can be easilydried and pressed.
Or, cut the stems and create a canvas art piece using the pressed bulbs and decoupage glue.
But, what do you do with them after you get home?
Consider gluingshells from a beach tripto a picture frame.
Place a picture from the trip in the frame to create a unique vacation keepsake.
Bigger or heavier items like coins or stones can create abeautiful centerpiecefor your dining table.
Similar to seashells, sand from the beach or a wedding can be tricky to display.
Instead of tossing it, choose a pretty vase to fill with the sand and put it on display.
Take the project a step further, and dye the sand with food coloring or chalk.
Alternate the colors when pouring the sand into the vase to create a layered look.
