So, this is where I started last year . . .
I know, not horrible, but not so exciting either. It took lots of paint samples to make the final color decision but I finally settled on Valspar Deep Sea Dive (eggshell) . I’m in love! When I finished painting I was a bit panicky that I had gone a tad over-board but the gallery really brightens things up, don’t you think?
I started by measuring the wall and cutting out a large piece of paper to match the measurements. (I used an old roll of wrapping paper.) Then I placed the different things I wanted to include in different places until everything came together the way I wanted.
After that, I traced each piece and marked for the hanger/s on the back. Then I taped my giant guide to the wall and either nailed through the paper or marked where the nail/anchor would go (depending on the size of the frame.) Except a little blank spot where I have a project that will be featured later. (shhhhh)
Here are some detail pics . . .
And finally!
Remember the mess it was 2 weeks ago when I started the Funky Junk -Heap of Change challenge!
Linking up over at The Scoop and Metamorphosis Mondays!
Thank you Keri!
Jennifer, this is awesome!! Love the gallery wall; it looks so beautiful!!
Thank you Abby!
It’s beautiful! I love when gallery walls are a good mix of photos and other fun art.
Thanks Lorelai!
I love helpful tips that make perfection easier! Your gallery wall looks wonderful. Can’t wait to see what the secret project is… Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - we hope to see you again next week. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Thank you!
It really does look great! I know it takes some time to figure out how to make it perfect, but you did it 🙂
Thank you! You too!
I always get SOOO nervous hanging stuff on walls. Great look, and great layout! Thanks for sharing at the Show me Sat link party! Enjoy your week.
Thank you so much Coco!
Thank you Angie!!
This gallery wall is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing the time saver not to mention a nail saver by marking the layout on paper. Totally genius. We appreciate you linking up to the Something to Talk About Link Party and we can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next week! All the best, CoCo
Great transformation! Hard to get a gallery wall balanced sometimes but you nailed it! Thanks for linking up at Something To Talk About!
Thank you so much! I’m excited to be participating in your first link party!
Your gallery wall turned out great! Love the idea of laying everything out and tracing it before committing to hammering in a nail 🙂 Thanks for linking up and sharing!
Thank you so much! (And thanks for the link note! She’s back to work now.) I have really enjoyed watching all of your progress.
Ohhh my goodness… what a remarkable change! This is gorgeous!
FYI the link leading to the before doesn’t work… or didn’t for me… so I dug. Sorry I missed that post! 🙂
Ahh! You must be so pleased with this!
Thank you Fonda!
Lookin’ good! I’m glad you have the momentum continue! Nice wall arrangement! Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
Wow. It looks great. You have been busy. I love the idea of marking the layout on a piece of paper. Much better than having the hubby and kids stand there holding everything up!