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candysprinkles

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Ok...most of us have probably seen this link. It is all over Pinterest.
http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/3269-making-wall-art-out-of-styrofoam


I saw it a couple of times before I realized that it was styrofoam and not artist canvas. I love the design aspect. But, I don't have and don't want to buy styrofoam like they used. I saw another pinster was using pizza boxes instead of the styrofoam. Also, a great idea...but, I am not the patient type and it will take me a while to get enough pizza boxes. Also, there is a size issue because pizza boxes would be a little too large for the wall I want to use. I considered buying dollar tree frames, but I really like the open, canvas like look more. Finally, today I figured out what I'm going to use (recycle) to make this work...magazines.

I have a huge tote of old scrapbooking magazines that I just haven't been able to part with...I even put them in my garage sale, sold about 3 and then took them back inside. I know I don't need them and probably won't ever look at them again...but for whatever reason, I just don't want to let them go. I bought tan and black duct tape to use around the edges since I couldn't decide which color would look better. The plan is to tape two magazines together to give it the right depth to "pop" off the wall. If I don't like the look of the duct tape edge, I'll add ribbon or fabric around the edges. I can use pop can tops or even drill out a little hole in the magazine for nails to hang them. I have the scrapbook papers all ready to go. I think it's gonna work. :)
 
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Gingerbug

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Lana....could you post the link to the pizza box ones?? Thanks
 

jampss

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Loved It!

Oh! The black and white really look good!

And who knew ... pizza boxes!
 

candysprinkles

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I ended up making this; but, I used cake boards I bought at Hobby Lobby. There is a picture uploaded in the community photo section here. :)
 

jampss

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Neat!

I ended up making this; but, I used cake boards I bought at Hobby Lobby. There is a picture uploaded in the community photo section here. :)
Saw it! Cool!