knock off decor, copycat decor
As soon as Stacie at Stars for Streetlights saw an artistic map of the Great Lakes for over $100, she knew she had to try to make it. She ended up turning the project over to Sean, a Chicago native with a connection to the lakes and also the patience to cut out five layers of cardstock with an X-Acto knife! I must say I am pretty much in awe of Sean’s steady hand. Even up close, the map looks fabulous!
With a love for all things Restoration Hardware, Kenz of Interiors By Kenz turned to their antique maps as inspiration for her own piece of map art. Kenz created her large map by printing it on multiple sheets of paper and then adhering the parts to a piece of plywood. She finished up by plucking some wood from her fence to use for the frame. (I’m loving that resourcefulness!) Would you believe this amazing piece of framed map art cost Kenz nothing… nada… the big goose egg???
Becca at From Gardners Two Bergers always blows me away with her ability to replicate pricey pieces of art. Not only are her DIY versions the spitting images of their designer counterparts, but they cost way less. For this piece of large map art, Becca printed the map image as multiple color copies to avoid [...Read More]
Wall art is one of those things that can seriously drain your wallet. Luckily, it’s also one of those things that can be recreated for waaay less than catalog prices. Becca at From Gardners 2 Bergers shares how to create your own vintage map art that won’t look all pixelated when blown up in size [...Read More]
