Living at home for only four months of the year has led my room to become more of a storage unit for things I have to move in and out of my dorm every semester, compared to my own personal escape from reality growing up.
Even though I've been home for almost two months now, I still have so many Sterelite storage bins cluttering my personal space and blocking paths to my dresser and closet. These bins are filled with a lot of decor that was originally in my room that I took to my dorm at school, and now am too lazy to rehang in knowing that in less than two months, I'll have to take it down again.
While I don't feel the need to go out and spend money on buying new decor, I still wanted to spruce up my room a little bit so that it felt more "homey".
I decided to channel my inner sorority-girl and take a ride over to Joann's for some crafting supplies. Canvas, acrylic paint, Martha Stewart stencils.. and voila!
I'm obsessed with this Lilly print. It's the background of my Twitter page, desktop, iPhone... and soon will be a pop of color on my bedroom wall! I'm really happy with how it turned out. I debated putting my monogram on it, but to be honest, I don't want to ruin it!
I took a few art classes as a kid, but I'm no van Gogh. Regardless, I found painting so relaxing! I definitely plan on doing a few more pieces with either: quotes, chevron print, or a fleur de lis. They're super easy and I feel like it means more to know that I made it myself!
Creating pieces like this would also be a great alternative to the oh-so-classic Marilyn Monroe posters in a dorm room.
Has the summertime given you time to get crafty?
Oh my goodness I love your Lilly painting! As much as I love monograms, I agree, you don't need to add anything to it!
ReplyDeletexo Emily
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