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Free Abstract Art Printables (and Week 5 ORC Update)

For those who are new to the blog I’ve spent the past 5 weeks remodeling our basement rec room/playroom as a participant of the One Room Challenge.

I can’t believe we only have one week left!!  So far I’ve painted the walls, repurposed some diaper boxes, built a wall storage system, shiplapped a wall, reupholstered an ottoman, created some “I love you” wall art, and made 2 large pillows.

This week was another busy week.  First, we hired someone to fix the electrical problem we had downstairs and to install 6 cans lights in addition to the florescent tube lighting we already have (yay, for more light in the basement!!!)

After that was completed a friend and I installed 4 wide beadboard panels onto the ceiling.  I still need to patch holes and do A LOT of trim work and painting to make it look beautiful but beautiful the ceiling will look!!

DIY Basement Playroom

 

The hanging chairs I mentioned ordering in the last post arrived and they are now hung (the kids are already enjoying them…and I may or may not have relaxed in them a bit too)!:-)  I hope to find the time this week to make a fabric cover to hide the chains holding them up.

Hanging Chair for Playroom

 

What I enjoyed working on the most this week was some more DIY artwork for the room.  If you’ve been following the blog for awhile you know how much I love abstract paintings and wall art.  I’ve done a few abstract painting tutorials that you can find, Here.

 

But this time instead of painting abstracts I created some on the computer using photoshop elements.  The below abstract artwork from West Elm served as my inspiration.

minted-for-west-elm-washed-chevron-o

via West Elm for $249

West Elm Abstract

via West Elm for $139-$189

 

With prices between $189 and $250 each buying them was out of the question!  I was able to create the large framed artwork below for under $30!

Navy, Magenta, Peach, and Aqua Artwork

DIY Printable Artwork

 

After I created the artwork in photoshop elements my friend Cristie from Skip Rock Inc. printed it out for me.  It was a 16 x 26 print.  I called Staples to see what they would have charged me to print it there and it would have only been $15.

Not a bad price at all for that large of a print!!

I bought a blank canvas from Michael’s (with a 40% off coupon) for $13.  I painted the canvas white and then laid the print down on the canvas while the paint was still wet and let it dry.

Then I nailed 1×2 furring strips (total $3) to the canvas to create the frame.  With left over glaze I had on hand I quickly wiped on and wiped off glaze from the frame to darken the wood just a bit.  You could also paint the frame white or whatever color you wanted to!

DIY Artwork

 

Like I mentioned before I had some fun (maybe too much fun) playing around with creating art in photoshops elements.  I created the 6 designs below and want to share them with you.  You can click on the corresponding numbered link below to download the image.

6 Free Abstract Printables

 

1/2/3/ 4/ 5/ 6

 

Once you download the image you can print them out on your own printer or you can save the file on a  flash drive and take it to Staples or a similar store to get it printed out (they can change it’s size to whatever you want).

 

If you download all of them you could create a gallery wall similar to the one below.

 

Nicholas Haslam Ltd via House

 

Or just a couple of larger ones.  The options are vast!

Hollister Interiors via Houzz

 

I might print up a couple of smaller ones to accessorize the new bookshelves in the basement.  Well, just a week away from the reveal deadline and a lot to do still, so I best be on my way!  Thanks so much for being here!  It means a lot!!:-)

 

p.s. You can check out the other ORC participants Week 5 progress, Here.

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6 Free Abstract Art Printables!

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  1. C.K. says

    Friday, November 6, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    Such great artwork! Thanks for sharing these fun pieces!

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Friday, November 6, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      You are very welcome, C.K.!!:-)

      Reply
  2. Amy Cochran says

    Monday, November 9, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    Looking awesome Tamara!!

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Monday, November 9, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Thank you, Amy!:-)

      Reply
  3. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins says

    Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 1:15 am

    Beautiful printables! Can’t wait to see your final room reveal.

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Aw, thanks Stephanie!!:-)

      Reply
  4. Delia Gibbs says

    Monday, May 16, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Thanks for the free printables Tamara! I love your blog :-).

    Reply
    • Tamara says

      Monday, May 16, 2016 at 3:48 pm

      You’re welcome, Delia! So glad you like them!:-)

      Reply

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