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Magazine Pinwheel Art


I was in the process of taking my lovely magazines to the Library when a thought on how to recycle them came into my head. Why not make some art out of them? I came up with several ideas but only completed one this weekend. It started with this image...
And ended with this...
Just a few Magazine paper pinwheels that I sewed down the edges and then framed.
And hung above our bed.
I just love how they look.
So Simple.
And the best part is that they cost $0.00!
Enjoy!

Comments

  1. -Kelsey CoghillMarch 21, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    looks great!! and I love the pillows on your bed!!
    found you on keeping it simple :)

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  2. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMarch 21, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    cute idea...I also love your pillows!

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  3. Ruth YoderMarch 22, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    very cool, i really like this.

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  4. Kimberlee, The Spunky DivaMarch 22, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    How fun is that? I love how they turned out.
    ~Kimberlee
    www.TheSpunkyDiva.com

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  5. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsMarch 22, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    these are so cute! what a great upcycle

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  6. Rachel // Maybe MatildaMarch 22, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Okay, that is pretty cool. I love how whimsical they look!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

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  7. HeatherMarch 23, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Those look awesome! I think I might try this for my girls room!

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  8. Megan @ {VintageHydrangeas}March 23, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Great idea, so simple yet so cute! Love it!

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  9. Brandy J.March 23, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I just found your blog and am your newest follower. These pinwheels are so simple and yet so striking! Thanks for the great inspiration and blog.

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  10. ChristinaMarch 24, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    oh what a great idea! and the price tag is my favorite!! :)

    Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)

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  11. Becky McNeerMarch 24, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Momnivore hop! I love this idea. I wish I knew about this over the holidays... http://homesandbabies.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-catalogs.html

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  12. MelissaMarch 24, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Nice art and lovely bedroom. Very creative and very stylish! I'm following you from Thrifty Thursday. I hope you'll swing by my blog, too.

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  13. CrisMarch 25, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    so simple but very nice! I am now a follower. Came from Friday Flair!

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  14. AnonymousMarch 27, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Love these, so simple yet adorable! And a great way to do something with all these magazines I have, ha! Thanks for linking up!

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  15. MeganMarch 27, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    these are a great idea! they looks so nice above your bed.

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  16. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}March 27, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Those would look amazing strung as garland as well!

    Thanks for linking up to Creative Juice Thursday! Hope you can make it back this week {party opens wed. night @ 8pm CST}

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  17. The Sunflower PatchMarch 28, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    How funny, I just finished a bunch of pinwheels that were made from a 10 cent calendar!
    Love how you framed them, how cool is that!

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  18. My Dream CanvasApril 1, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Wow, this looks lovely. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.

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  19. petitehermineApril 3, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Thanks for linking up last week! I hope to see another of your posts this week! :) http://petitehermine.blogspot.com/2011/04/sunday-linky-party-9-goodies.html

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  20. K-SueApril 3, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I really like these - what a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  21. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Super simple and so cute! Happy to see your creative idea linked up last week at my K.I.S.S. blog bash. Looking forward to seeing what great project you share this week, remember the link is open until tonight @ midnight {CST}.

    Drop by The Tattered Tag

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