For the past few weeks, I’ve been a bit stymied in trying to give this wallpaper away. It’s been up on FreeCycle in a few locations, and gotten some interest. I email back and forth to the Freecyclers, and set up a pickup plan. And then…without fail ( well, of course, or I wouldn’t be writing about it now) each one has been a no-show. I’m not sure why the wallpaper has elicited such an unusual response. Perhaps it’s such a visually strong object that it draws people in, people who like it, and think therefore they want it, but don’t really need it. And once faced with car keys, boots, and de-icing the car, are no longer interested in actually acquiring it.
But I’d wish they’d figure that out before we schedule a meeting!
So, with the goal of increasing the perceived value of 3 and 1/2 rolls of premium, vinyl-coated wallpaper, here are some ideas for using it, apart from the perfectly wonderful idea of putting it on the wall.
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( this is the wallpaper on offer…very elegant, and with a matte vinyl coating)
Some very simple projects include:
Lining drawers
Matting for artwork
Scrapbook pages
Book covers
Here are some other ways to repurpose wallpaper, which may take a bit more planning, but are quite striking.
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From Better Homes and Gardens, decoupage a tabletop. Really pretty! And imagine having a tablescape that links to your wall art or bookshelf….something like this? (also from BHG)
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I just think that’s a beautiful way to accent with a bold pattern.
Can you imagine the lovely notes you could write while you were lounging in this BHG-inspired bed…
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…and inspired by your repurposed-wallpaper stationery?
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(photo courtesy of Singing Mommy )
Too predictable? Okay, how about beautifying the dumpsters in your neighborhood? There may not be enough wallpaper in my offer for an entire bin, but it could certainly provide an eye-catching start. ( Any Community Association rules that specifically disallow that?)
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(thanks to CNN for sharing this version of street art)
Jump right in with your ideas, modest or crazy. Let’s create a need for these few rolls of wallpaper, and find a better home for them!
In response to some online coaching tips, this post was written entirely with the WordPress iPad app. There’s quite a bit of a learning curve, including my struggle to center the images, and add captions. Please be patient with this student blogger!
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