This is the first wall you see when you come in our home, I wanted it to be fun and simple, but not messy and distracting.
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DIT Corkstrip Kid Art Gallery
by HOMESLICE
I've got a little project to share from a recent update to our playroom! I'm so glad this room is finally getting some attention. Oh boy has it needed it. Sheesh. I don't call it slow decorating for nothing!
View the slideshow above to learn how to make this corkstrip kid art gallery.
Anyway, the reason I haven't done much was because I was really stuck on the direction I wanted to go. One day I'm thinking one thing... the next I've completely changed my mind. Does that happen to you?? Tell me I'm not the only one! Or rather, tell my husband I'm not the only one :)
I had created a black and white collage that was a little edgy and fun, and we all liked it. A few of the pieces have sentimental meaning, and I liked the collage on it's own, but ultimately it didn't contribute to the fun, creative aesthetic I want for our playroom. And it didn't really jive with the rest of our home either, to be honest. So out it went (no worries- all the art is getting recycled all over the house. Don't you love that?) and in came our art gallery.
That's when I thought about corkstrip. And the heavens smiled down on us, because my husband came across some for free about a day after I mentioned the idea to him. Brilliant.
For more ideas for decorating your child's space, take a look at Add Some Color to Your Child's Room, and Send Your Kids To a Room They'll Love.
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At first I thought I might create something like this image I pinned way back when. I really like the easy-going, casual vibe and the fact that it can be so easily rotated. I figured I'd just recreate it on the cheap with twine and clothespins. The more I thought about it, the more unsure I was.
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Also, I want to give a quick shout out to this book, The Tickle Tree by Chae Strathie and Illustrated by Poly Bernatene. It's gorgeous and definitely one of Will's favorites.
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I love it. I bought an extra copy and cut out the pages to hang, then filled in with Will's own drawings.
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I didn't do a tutorial for this, because I don't think it's necessary. Basically I just bought a small box of 16-Gauge 1-in Oak Finish Panel nails, hammered them up, and leveled as I went. Crossing your fingers always helps with the leveling process. Trust me.
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I think it will only look better over time as we fill in with more art and as Will learns to experiment with different materials and mediums.
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On a side note, you can see how I lined up my corkstrips with the shelving on the side wall. Just a little detail that helps bring the room together.
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And because I like to embarrass myself keep it real here on Homeslice.. Here's what the room looked like while I worked
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