Kraft Paper Botanicals

I like that these botanical silhouettes are painted on brown paper - it has a warmer feel to it than white would.


Martha Stewart for Valspar

These would be a pretty easy DIY with some kraft paper and black acrylic paint. I would get the largest IKEA frame available, ditch the mat and cut the kraft paper about an inch shorter than the frame on all sides. You'll be able to see the edges of the paper, which will look really modern.


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13 comments:

  1. AshleyJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I did not think to add this to my survey, but this is another favorite type of your blog posts. I think it is so awesome that you are bringing design advice, but showing how it can be achieved at a lower cost. This is a particularly great idea. Something I may not have noticed, but would really be striking in a room. Thanks!

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  2. Alex {Things That Sparkle}January 18, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I love this idea. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. My Interior LifeJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Hmm. I just found an old roll of kraft paper in my basement. My wheels are turning. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. AshleyJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    This is a wonderful idea, Jenny! I too have lots of kraft paper (which I mainly use for wrapping Christmas presents) and this is a smart new use for it. Also, is the second picture really from Better Homes and Gardens? I'm so impressed with their spreads recently...they've definitely upped their game!

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  5. KellieJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Great idea! I especially love the first one. Thanks for sharing :)

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  6. LingJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Genius! I just received a huge sheet of marbled paper from Paper Mojo to frame (as suggested in another of your posts) and it came rolled up in a huge sheet of kraft paper, so I can now try this idea as well. Love your blog so much, found through Cup of Jo and Design Scouting.

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  7. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}January 18, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    You have great ideas! I'm all about the look for less!

    In other news...I named you as one of my favorite bloggers and gave you the sylish blogger award (I'm sure you've recieved it already, but I was only going to give it to the blogs I really love!)...stop by, if you get a chance!

    http://loveallthingsbrightandbeautiful.blogspot.com

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Another great idea---thank you! I have been really into "paper-cutting" lately, so I'm thinking instead of painting the design on the paper, I might freehand it out of black paper and then mount it on the kraft paper. I love this as the look-for-less! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Calder Clark DesignsJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I'm a sucker for a silhouette, esp. super-old ones from local silhouettists in our area. But those would freshen up my collection without looking too discordant- thanks for sharing! Anything on Kraft paper rocks.

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  10. The Imperfect PieJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    So how exactly would you go about making the botanical silhouette? I would LOVE to try this.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Love it! Thanks for such an easy but stylish idea. Roxanne

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  12. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    This is such a lovely blog! Love that bedspread!

    xxxx

    alwaysxbeing.blogspot.com

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  13. CynthiaJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I am going to try doing this with my kids. Nothing like big bang for your buck art projects with kids to dress up your walls and expand their hearts. Thanks!

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