I have a little bit of a fear of artwork. Rather than finding something I like, I choose bare walls. OK, not completely bare, I've got a few photographs, mirrors, etc. But more or less, there's not a whole lot going on with my walls. I'd just rather not spend money on something I'm not going to like in a couple of years.

So if you suffer from the same affliction, here's a bit of inspiration. 

Simple Paint Application

As easy as 1, 2, 3:

• Buy canvas (Very affordable. I found small 12"X16" for $2 at Dollarama) and buy paint (or re-use what you've already got lying around)
• Paint canvas
• Hang on wall

Above: via elementsofstyleblog.com

Canvas + a Little Crafty Flair

If you're a little more creative than I am, here are a couple of ideas to take that simple canvas to the next level:

• Create a pattern you like with a little inspiration from your room (below, left). This dots motif was the inspiration of this bloggers' daughter's bedding
  
• If you've been saving beautiful wrapping paper, stationary, scrapbooking supplies or other scraps of paper, mounting it on a canvas is instant art
  

Above left via ahomeinprogress.blogspot.com; above right via easydiyathome.com

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