Framed Fabric Art

Framing fabric to hang on the wall of a room is an easy, affordable, graphic way to add a jolt of pizzazz to a bare wall.  These 8 prints were created in just a couple of hours using simple materials. 

Framed Fabric Art

Materials

Fabric scraps

Picture frames

Spray Paint (optional)

Mats or card stock

Ruler

Pencil or pen

Masking or painter's tape

Old cream-colored Martha Stewart picture frames from Kmart

 were given new life with a fresh coat of white paint.

Use a mat that fits the frame or cut card stock to the size of the frame.

For this project, I used the mat and card stock to provide a white, sturdy 

opaque background on which to place the fabric.

Choose small pieces of a variety of fabrics that coordinate with

the colors of your room.  Preassembled packets of coordinating fabric pieces,

usually 18" x 21", called tonals, are available at stores

such as Wal-Mart and JoAnn Fabrics.

Cut each fabric piece larger than the mat or card stock.

Tape three sides of the fabric to the card stock or mat.  Securely fasten

the fabric, making sure the fabric is taut on the front side.

If using a fabric with a large pattern or an obvious one way pattern,

take care when positioning the fabric before you cut it. 

Place the fabric in the frame, tape the final side, pulling the fabric

tightly, then tape.  Add the frame back.

And, there you have it - colorful, inexpensive, easy art!

This art will adorn the walls of a pink and green nursery,

adding a big splash of color, tying together the colors

used elsewhere in the room.