An Inexpensive Art Solution Using Twine
Oftentimes in decorating there are inevitable challenges that designers face. We may have the best plans for a space and a great vision that we’re excited to implement.
There are times however, when our ideas may fall outside of the established budget at hand. So what do we do?
We make it work! As budgets get respected, we have to put on our special creative hats (even more than usual) to get the project done.
Such was the case with a recent staging project. We were near our spending cap but still needed art for the walls in the master bedroom.
I took a trip to Goodwill on the hunt for affordable art, and found a few picture frames instead. Hmm, Should I paint them and create a vignette using the frames? Should I frame fabric from remnant pieces from previous projects? Or should I create an original abstract piece of art?
Well, after pondering several options I decided that the leftover twine/sisal from a lamp making project would come in handy for this unique art project. Here’s what I did.
I purchased a few Unfinished Pine Frames from the Goodwill. They were without glass so they only cost .99 each.
First I removed the backing from the frames . I then wrapped the twine around the plastic points randomly from one side of the frame to the other. 
I then added a few extra thumb tacks to the back of the frame for more wrapping options and to secure the twine.
Here’s how they turned out. I kept the natural color of the frames to mimic the wood (chair frames) in the space. For those who desire a more dramatic effect; painting or staining the wood a deeper tone would have provided a nice contrast. 
To carry the sisal theme a bit further, I wrapped a wine bottle with the sisal/twine (see bed) to tie the look together. The mattresses sit on top of a few shipping pallets to give it the look of a real platform bed. 
These affordable solutions cost me less than $5.00 in materials. All in all, I purchased the frames, thumb tacks, and glue. The wine bottle was repurposed and came from my kitchen, and the sisal was already on-hand from a previous project.
What creative solutions have you implemented as a result of staying on task with your budget? Do you have unique staging solutions for empty properties? Do share.
Inspiring Creativity,
Ricci
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