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3 Murals, 3 Spaces, 3 Parts

Jan Halvarson — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:50:00 +0000

This post is in partnership with Society6. Society6 recently added wallpapers and murals to their product family which are printed on self-adhesive woven polyester fabric panels that are easy to stick on and off without messing up your walls.

In our final installment of our series, “3 Murals, 3 Spaces, 3 Parts”, we chose a mural which makes us feel like we’re right in the middle of a spaghetti western. Joshua Tree / California Desert by Adventure Awaits was an obvious choice for us, since Joshua Tree is on our must-see list of places to go. And, pssst! I think this one just might be my favourite.

And like we mentioned in our previous post, we’ve styled this latest mural three different ways. An entryway, a workspace and a living space. With these murals it’s easy to cover an entire wall, just line the panels up and stick them on. If you’re wishing to know how we installed them, please visit our first post from this series where we explain the process by clicking here. And if you wish to remove them, they’re easy to peel off too, leaving no sticky residue behind. The other thing that’s good to know is that their murals and wallpaper are all washable, just use mild soap and water.
So let’s take a look at our three spaces, shall we?

The Entryway
I love this mural for an entryway. It makes you feel like you’re on some sort of movie set or something. It think it would also make a fun photobooth backdrop. Can’t wait to dig up some western gear and maybe host a party soon!

The Workspace
This paper could be fun to style into a workspace also. I totally would love this in my work area. It feels like you’re working outdoors (and in a warm spot)!

So what do you think? Which space did you prefer the mural in? Which was your favourite mural in the series?

To be honest, there are so many beautiful wallpapers and murals at Society6 it was hard to even just pick these three. As I was installing and hanging them, I thought what fun they would be in a dorm setting too. And no problem to remove once you finish the year (just remember to save the backing papers to store again)!

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3 Murals, 3 Spaces, 3 Parts

Jan Halvarson — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 23:33:00 +0000

This post is in partnership with Society6. Society6 recently added wallpapers and murals to their product family which are printed on self-adhesive woven polyester fabric panels that are easy to stick on and off without messing up your walls.

Continuing with our series, “3 Murals, 3 Spaces, 3 Parts”, today we’re sharing the next mural we picked, OK by Anna Dorfman. Anna (whom many of you may remember), is from the much-loved blog, Door Sixteen. She’s also a book designer based in New Mexico via New York, and we’ve always been a fan of her style. Her OK Mural, I thought, would be the perfect pick-me-up in our home studio, especially with our grey winters here in the Pacific Northwest.

Like our previous post, we’ve styled this mural three different ways. An entryway, a workspace and a living space. And I can’t tell you how much we are loving these self-adhesive wallpapers and murals. Like we mentioned before, permanent wallpaper can be a huge commitment, and because these ones from are removable, I wasn’t afraid to take the plunge. Applying them was super-easy, and even if I messed up, it was easy to remove what I had applied, re-adjust, and start again. The process was really, pretty simple and I was able to install on my own (although it’s always nice to have a helper), it really was no problem at all for one person.

If you’re wishing to know how we installed them, please visit our first post from this series where we explain the process by clicking here. It only took about one hour to install this 8’x8′ four panel mural. One thing I didn’t mention however in the previous post is that you really don’t have to worry about the bubbling up much at all. Because the paper is printed on self-adhesive woven polyester fabric panels (which is really quite thick and durable), the paper applies to the wall quite smoothly, making for a rather bubble-free application. And if it does bubble up, it easily disappears if you rub it with your hand.

So let’s take a look at our three spaces.

The Entryway
We’re feeling the “OK” vibe as soon as we walk in, do you? And pink, you know how we feel about pink. Everything about this space is making us happy.

The Workspace

Ok then! I think that tangerine/pink combo can invigorate our work week pretty easily! Love the way it contrasts so well with our furniture too.

The Living Space
This mural proves to work in any space. I think it could be a lot of fun to accessorize a room using the mural as a starting point. Imagine a rust coloured sofa, with more hues of pinks and tangerine. Yes!

So what do you think? Which space did you prefer the mural in? Stay tuned for Part 3 of our series of mural posts, which takes us in a whole other direction!

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3 Murals, 3 Spaces, 3 Parts

Jan Halvarson — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:56:00 +0000

This post is in partnership with Society6. Society6 recently added wallpapers and murals to their product family which are printed on self-adhesive woven polyester fabric panels that are easy to stick on and off without messing up your walls.

Murals have been around for centuries, with examples dating back to even Paleolithic times, and although the figurative paintings have been around for all of these years, it’s only in recent times have we seen them appearing in domestic interiors. Usually commissioning an artist to paint a mural was an activity exclusively for interiors of public buildings or the likes of castles or mansions, but with the introduction of wallpaper, murals have been appearing more and more in today’s homes.

What’s even more exciting is the newest technology, removable papers, making the approach to having an actual mural (or wallpaper design), available in any space, including rentals, more of a reality. So when Society6 asked us to create a few vignettes in our home studio using one of their latest products, self-adhesive wallpapers and murals, we were super excited to try them out and bring some real art into our space on a giant scale!

Permanent wallpaper can be a huge commitment, so we were keen to try out something that was easy to remove, making the task a little less daunting, and what we found out, super easy to do also! In fact, so easy, I was able to actually install the murals all by myself!

For this project we thought we’d break things down into something we’re calling “3 Murals, 3 Spaces, 3 Parts”. There will be three posts, each one featuring one specific mural in three different space ideas in a mini-series of sorts. An entryway, a workspace atmosphere, and a living or dining room scene. We’re also going to show you how easy it is to make it all happen, from measuring to installing. So without further ado, let’s begin with Part 1!

3 Murals, 3 Spaces, 3 Parts

For our first mural we have chosen the Abstract Indigo Mountains by Jen Merli. For anyone who knows me personally I love the mountains, and I love indigo, so this combination in a watercolour abstract was really pulling me in.

Before we show you the other vignettes, first the installation.

Installation

You Will Need
– a ladder or chair
– a scissors and/or xacto knife for finishing
– a spatula for flattening out bubbles

Step 1 – Measure
Before we ordered, we measured out the spaces we wanted to cover. Although not always the case, many of the murals on Society6 are four panels in width (each measuring 2 feet wide x 8 feet high) or 8’x8′. Luckily we had a wall that is almost exactly that, so this measurement worked out perfectly. If your wall is not perfectly that specific size, measure any angles or areas out, and cut the mural to fit accordingly. Measure twice!

Step 2 – Prepare the Walls
Before applying, make sure your walls and floors are clean of any dust, debris or grease. Remove any light or power switch covers.

Step 3 – Lay Out the Panels
To begin we rolled out each of the panels to ensure the order to which they would be applied. This can be a little tricky if there is a lot of repetition, so again, measure twice. Let the panels lay out for about an hour or so to straighten out a bit and to keep from rolling up when you do start applying to the wall. Keep them flat by placing a clean heavy item on each end (I just used a few bowls).

Step 4 – Start to Apply
Begin to peel the top of the self-adhesive backing on the first panel. Carefully begin to apply the panel to the wall, starting from the top, slowly pulling down the backing behind the paper, and then using a spatula to push away any bubbles that might appear. Don’t panic if it doesn’t go on straight, the paper is strong enough and sticky enough to be pulled away from the wall and re-applied if needed.

Pro-tip: When matching the design from one panel to another, you might want to snip a little of the backing off the matching panel on the left hand side, making it easier to match up the corresponding design, from one panel to another. (See diagram below).

Step 5 – Finishing
To finish the installation, use the xacto knife to trim around any barriers such as plug-ins, light switches, etc. Then finish off with their applicable covers.

Like I said before, I found the installation to be rather easy, it just takes a bit of getting used to at first, but installing shouldn’t take more than an hour to install a four panel mural. See below for how we styled three different spaces using the Abstract Indigo Mountains Mural.

The Entryway
I love how this mural looks in an entryway. It really sets the stage for welcoming guests, with it’s gorgeous inky tones.

The Workspace
I think this mural really helps to get the creative juices flowing in a workspace. Blue is a colour that suggests peace and is apparently linked to calm, clarity and inner serenity, a perfect place to be to get down to work.

The Dining Room

Talk about adding ambience! Incorporate some drama into the dining experience with some colour and larger than life oomph! I love how this mural works in a dining space also. Add some beautiful lighting, and you’re set!

Which space did you prefer the mural in? Stay tuned for Part 2 of our series of mural posts, which takes us in a whole other direction!

In the meantime, visit Society6 and their wallpapers and murals collection for more styles and ideas!

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Weekend Project Idea Hand Drawn Botanical Mural

Jan Halvarson — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 07:48:00 +0000

Love this illustrated mural idea by Mardrid artist, Angela Leon. Leon created this fun piece back in 2010 which tells us she was onto something back then and way ahead of her time. The banana leaves and flora straight out of a current colouring book. Inspiration for a fun weekend project perhaps?

Follow Angela Leon online:

angelaleon.net
flickr

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DIY Chart-Style Art Frame

Jan Halvarson — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:28:00 +0000

We love the chart-style look for framing art for so many reasons. The style is perfect for casual spaces, it’s budget-friendly and it’s an easy project you can do yourself and customize to any size easily in under a half an hour. So when the folks at Society6 asked us to make some as a DIY tutorial for their blog, we were in! Come visit us over there today with this super-easy project. Click here for the tutorial.

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DIY Post-it® Note Photobooth Backdrop

Jan Halvarson — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 04:53:00 +0000

With summer in full swing and taking inspiration from all the beautiful colours of the season, we have created a super-easy yet stunning project that would be perfect for a wedding or wedding shower photo shoot. This DIY photobooth backdrop is created using different sizes and colours of Post-it® Notes and Page Markers and is inspired by beautiful stained glass windows. We think it makes for a background that pops and love the rainbow effect that surprised us!

What You’ll Need
Level, string and masking tape for measuring
1 pack of Post-it® Notes from the Rio de Janeiro Colour Collection (3 in) – 5 pads per pack of assorted colours
1 pack of Post-it® Notes from the Bali Colour Collection (3 in) – 5 pads per pack of assorted colours
1 pack of Post-it® Notes from the Capetown Colour Collection (3 in) – 5 pads per pack of assorted colours
1 pack of Post-it® Notes from the Capetown Colour Collection (3 in) – 5 pads per pack of assorted colours
1 pack of Post-it® Page Markers from the Assorted Fluorescent Colour Collection (1 in x 3 in) – 4 pads per pack
1 pack of Post-it® Notes from the Rio de Janeiro Colour Collection (4 in x 6 in) – 3 pads per pack of assorted colours

To Make
Create a space on a wall measuring 152.4 cm (60 inches) wide and 101.6 cm (40 inches high). Clean to make sure it is clear of any dirt or grease. Wait for it to dry. To create a straight line for a guide, we grabbed our level and lined up a piece of string alongside of it (first horizontally) and secured with masking tape. This became the horizontal guide. Then we did the same in the centre (vertically).

As we wanted it to look like stained glass, we followed a rainbow colour scheme for the effect. Starting with pinks, flowing into orange, then yellows, followed by greens and blues and lastly, purple. Starting on the left hand side, we began to place various sizes of pinks, remembering to switch up the hues with each placement in most places, and staying the same in others (depending on the size. You could make your own design, or if you wish, you can follow ours using a template we’ve created that you can download. See template illustration below, or download a pdf version here.

Continue on, and then at a diagonal, switch to the next colour, oranges and yellow. Again, switching different sizes and hues. The same for the greens and then the blues. When you hit
the right side end, you’ll find things won’t end evenly. So what you’ll have to do is measure and trim the end pieces to fit.

We loved how it turned out!

This post is sponsored by Post-it® Brand Canada. Post-it® Brand introduces Colours of the World collection, a series of colourful Post-it® note sets inspired by exotic cities around the world.

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