Coral

Hope everyone had a great weekend!  Before I show you pictures of the entire art loot and the itty bitty price tag, I have one 3 more pieces to show you.

I got these frames from Michaels on clearance for $6 each!  I know!  11x14 and matted.  I liked that they could be fancy or casual depending on what you put in them.

I found these coral images at The Graphics Fairy a looooooong time ago and pinned them so I would be sure not to forget about them.  I love coral.  The color, the shape, and a little reminder that everything is better at the beach!  There are all kinds of great images.  Some are in black & white or color (these coral pieces also come in B&W)

So, I finally printed them out and blew (still only 8x10 so able to do that on my copier/printer!)them up.  The picture doesn't do it much justice (actually none at all) but I LOVE these.  I've been thinking I should go to Michaels and check to see if they have more.  I'd love these in my bedroom or bathroom.  Big.  Classic.  Easy & Cheap!  Woot!
                                 
What's your favorite "big art"?  Was it a cheapy?  Was it a big splurge?

SCORE! Part 2

I told you yesterday about my shopping scores this week.

Yes, I was supposed to be working on my roman shade for the half bath, but my mom needed me to create a bunch of artwork for my grandmothers beach house.  I was so excited thinking of all the possibilities until she threw the B word at me.  You know the one.  Budget.  Booooo.  But I like a challenge.  However, this challenge was two part.  She needs it all by Wednesday.  That's right.  One week.

First I scoured all my Pinterest boards.  The art & printables one is where I started.  This was going to be tricky for a house I've only spent a few hours in.  I could not remember a thing about what was there (walls or art!)  I created a board just for this house so I could keep my thoughts organized.  I should tell you that this is going to be a rental so nothing too fancy and if it got broken it wasn't a huge loss.  It will also be dog friendly.

I made a list of things I wanted to do and supplies I would need.  Grabbed my Michaels coupons and left my mom with the babes!

I stopped at Salvation Army first.  Just to check in and see what I could find.  Here is my loot:
2 big matching frames (always a score in itself, in my opinion!) 1 mirror (another score in itself, only because I think it's hard to find either of these items!) 2 4x6 frames 1 5x7 and one triple frame in white wood and connected by rope...very beachy already!

Since I was there and shopping ALONE I had to look around.  That is when I found this:

No, I don't need it, but I thought it was too cute..well, it could be.  I also had one person in mind. I've already committed to doing her nursery when it's time!  I think this will be perfect.

Ok, back to artwork...I then went to Michaels to finish getting my supplies.  They had a great coupon for canvas packs (40% off each canvas purchase...NOT just one!!)!!  Super, because I needed 12x12 and I needed 9.  I got 2 seven packs ($19.99 each +coupon).

 They also had 11x14 frames in the clearance section for $6, I needed 3.  11x14 already matted!  Score!

Next week I will fill you in on all things ART!  Like how I am going to make 6+sqft of artwork for less than $19.99!

A visit and a coupon!

I don't coupon much, ok rarely.  I always use my baby coupons and a Michaels coupon.  Because they are always around!

But check out Michaels deal for today and tomorrow! 15% off everything including sale items!! I LOVE it when they do this (sometimes it's 25%)!

My BFF is in town and we are making some wreaths. It has nothing to do with my One Word Wednesday, I'll explain that on another day!

And apparently we are also making some bows. Because someone bought a bowdabra. Break out the wine.