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This morning, I put together some wall art for my master bedroom redo using items I already had around the house.  Below is a picture I took last month for my Ready Set Vignette party.  I was liking the look of the empty frame with the sea star, but I wanted to use some pieces of fabric that I had originally purchased for throw pillows (but decided I didn’t like). 
I simply wrapped fabric around the frame and glued it into place with hot glue and ta-da!  Art!
For those who like visuals, here you go.  I pulled the fabric tight around all the edges and cut it down to size.
Then, I just used a bead of glue around the perimeter of the frame and smoothed the fabric as I glued.  Place the back on your frame, glue some things on the front, and you are done!
This guy was looking a bit boring and lonely….

…so I added a little burlap “matting”…

…and then some buttons to finish off the look.

For this one, I used rocks in the corners, a stick from outside, some twiggy things which came from inside one of my nests, and a bird that came in a flower arrangement after my dad passed away.
These are real marble eggs that I found on clearance for $1 each after Easter at the Cracker Barrel of all places.  I used a ginormous blob of glue on each egg to secure it in place.  Then, I wrapped some jute rope around them to make a little nest.  This one is actually my favorite.
Aren’t they cute?  And since I already had everything, they didn’t cost me anything extra!  

Here is what was on my wall before (more DIY art):

And after:

I love it!
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  1. Leen says

    Not sure how I missed this one previously but I am so glad to have found it! I will definitely be making something similar to go above our new b&b.
    As always, thanks for the inspiration 🙂

  2. Lynn @ Honey Darlins Corner says

    I LOVE what you did with these! My favorite is the eggs as well. This gives me a idea for my treasures:)

  3. maid marian says

    These are wonderful, Beth! What a fabulous job. I am inspired to do something similar in my home. Thanks for the idea!

  6. Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick says

    Love them all!!! Everything about them – that little nest is adorable! Awesome girl!!

  13. Jennifer says

    Stopping by from somedaycrafts, I am in awe…these are fabulous. Great job..I'm a new follower for sure!

  14. Sherri @ Design2Shine says

    WOWZERS! I love the new look. So creative too. And the colors are just my style. You are Rockin it Girl!

  15. Marianne@Songbird says

    I was kind of partial to the empty frame look, but I must say that in combination with the others, you have won me over. Love the new look! Can't wait for the big bedroom reveal.

  16. Sonia says

    I love how well you coordinated the look of the four frames with fabrics, rocks, twigs, burlap etc. Work of genius!

  17. Jaime @ Our Journey says

    Ooh, these are fabulous! I got a little laugh out of "ginormous blob of glue" … sounds like something I would say. I'm happy to have found your blog through Someday Crafts and am a new follower. I've also added your post to my list of "Inspirational Projects" on my sidebar.

    Cheers!

  20. michelle@somedaycrafts says

    This is one of my new favorite wall arts ever!!! Stunning! I am totally featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

  21. Katie's Nesting Spot says

    I absolutely love it. The fabric, the texture, the 3D elements…great job☺ The "eggs" are my favorite too.

  23. Lisa says

    Wow! These are SO pretty! I love the mix of textures and all the added elements you put on them to dress them up!

  24. Lou Cinda says

    You SHOULD love it!! It is awesome!! I love the fabric and I think the one with the bird is my favorite!

    LOVE IT!

    Lou Cinda 🙂

  25. Laura PARING DOWN says

    Isn't imitation the sincerest form of flattery? I. ADORE. THESE.

    🙂 Laura

  27. Carmen says

    Ooh these are so pretty. I love the textures and the fabric. You're so creative! 🙂

  28. Atticmag says

    Thanks for showing us all the techniques for making interesting wall pieces. So valuable. And thanks for stopping by to take our house tour, too. — Jane F.

  29. Miss Mustard Seed says

    Those "shadow boxes" look beautiful! I love the layers and textures you created. Wonderful job!

  33. Beverly says

    Those are great! I love the darker fabrics and the light objects. They look so pretty!

  34. stephanie says

    The nest is my favorite too! I had those eggs in my hand at Cracker Barrel this past weekend and I put them down, darn it! Nice job !!

  35. The DIY Show Off says

    I love it! I can't choose a favorite. Each one is so pretty. Great job! 🙂

    Roeshel

  37. Creative Decor by Brooke says

    Oh my heck, I love that 3-D art. I can think of so many other things you could use and do the same way. Love that idea. So creative. My favorite is the starfish. Think of things you brought home from a trip or something. The possibilities are endless. You are so creative.
    Brooke

  38. HouseMama says

    You can't help yourself, can you? You just HAVE to put together cute, adorable, artistic stuff that is just laying around your house. 😉 I can only imagine what you'd find to work with around the Frat House. Tee hee. I love it all!

  39. Sandra says

    The new frames look great, very creative and I love all the different items from nature you used.

  40. Kim @ Starshine Chic says

    I love it too! I wish I could be half as creative. But I can copy really good.

  42. Jemsmom says

    My word, woman!!! How do you come up with this! You seriously need your own show!! SERIOUSLY!!! Love the starfish and love the nest. So cute!!! When do we get to see this bedroom. I am dying over here!

  43. Sandra says

    I love it all! What a great combo! I think you did a wonderful job:) Have a great day.
    Sandra

  44. Ana Paula@ Get Craftin says

    I love that! I need to do the same with a bunch of empty frames i have around! Thanks for the inspiration!

  45. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    That fabric looks like it works great in your master! I love it! I'm not even a shell type person but I love the sand dollar with the burlap and buttons.

  47. Ashley O says

    Super cute!! I'm planning to do something with empty frames above my Bed. Haven't quite found the time to paint all of the frames yet. Great idea to add the fabric!!

  53. Leanne says

    Very pretty! The eggs and nest are my favorite too, but I like them all. I'm going to have to do something like this somewhere in my house.

  55. Jenglamgirl says

    Adore the new look beth, its just darling. All the pieces you used to create it, and the colors. WAY TO GO!

    p.s. i HAVE BEEN stalking your blog trying to figure out that darn button code again… then I remembered your sweetness, and you emailing me the code… so when I used that it worked. THANKS AGAIN HUN! Have a great day! Jenn

  58. Heather@PixieDust says

    that is really cool. love the fabric and how everything pops out of the frame.

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