Viv's Paper Prowess

We're all for transforming thrift store finds and IKEA pieces with decorative paper (it's just that sometimes we forget). Thank goodness Viv of (Ish & Chi) is a maven with leftover wallpaper. Her creative ideas will remain in our minds for a long time to come...

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Framed leftover wallpaper makes the perfect faux headboard in the bedroom
Who needs a coatrack when you can frame paper and add hooks--instant spot to hang your layers
Milk glass pops from its background when you add pretty blue floral wallpaper
Spruce up IKEA drawers by adding paper to alternating drawers
Wallpaper pasted on mounted plywood is the perfect backdrop for adding framed prints and inspirational bits

Bottom Row:

DIY printed labels turn wicker baskets into searchable containers
Colorful butterfly paper pasted onto hanging clipboards are academic chic
An old storage unit gets a makeover with a roll of bright yellow wallpaper
You'll want to keep your drawers organized when they are covered in fun, decorative paper

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(Images: Ish & Chi)

Comments (11)

She is one of my favorite bloggers. I always find inspiration from her projects..

I am so happy that you share her photos on AT.

posted by New York Muhtari on October 16th 2009 at 10:09am
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this post makes me happy. :) Such fun prints used in great ways. makes me want to split a few rolls with friends!!

posted by tasharoe on October 16th 2009 at 10:30am
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The best part about it is that wallpaper companies are more than willing to part with old sample books for free!

posted by amidalailama on October 16th 2009 at 3:01pm
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Thanks Beth! And thank you for the comments.

amidalailama - I didnt realise this! Thanks for the tip. You can buy small sample rolls or pieces from wallpaper companies too rather than a whole roll and they are perfect for little projects like these.

posted by ishandchi on October 16th 2009 at 4:55pm
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do you know where i can find the pillow in the first photograph, its beautiful

posted by rosewater on October 16th 2009 at 11:09pm
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Do you know where I can find the yellow bird wallpaper?

posted by TracyK on October 17th 2009 at 12:23am
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Thank you rosewater! The pillow is from Bed, Bath N' Table.

TracyK - it is Sanderson Options 10 Finches wallpaper which I bought on ebay from seller decor supplies

posted by ishandchi on October 17th 2009 at 8:14am
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Love love love this post! Bold print wallpaper looks so much better, in the backs of bookshelves, than the grasscloth I'd been planning!

posted by Rucy on October 17th 2009 at 8:27am
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i like the cupboards the best. totally gave me an idea!

kelly
http://tearinguphouses.blogspot.com

posted by k51279 on October 17th 2009 at 5:29pm
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Any clue on where the pillow fabric is from? It's so colorful!

posted by better home, no garden on October 19th 2009 at 5:24pm
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i love ish & chi too!
http://raenovate.blogspot.com/2009/11/ish-chi-laundry-room.html

posted by raenovate on November 19th 2009 at 1:27pm
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