Faux Metal Wall Art

Suzy Myers of Suzy's Artsy Crafty Sitcom is quite a character and a very creative one at that. You might remember her pretty paisley letter. While catching up on Suzy's blog recently, I couldn't believe my eyes! Perhaps you've already seen this picture, judging by the multitude of comments on her post, but if not, take a look... a good look...


Lovely, right? Store bought wrought iron wall decor with that popular southwestern vibe...

Not so fast.

Suzy used paper towel tubes and toilet paper rolls to create those amazingly realistic framed pieces!


To begin, she looked online for images of iron scroll work, and then created frames with strips of balsa wood. Suzy mimicked the iron curves by curling cross sections of tp rolls around a paint brush handle.


Each of the four pieces has a different design. Metal-look spray paint gives them the convincing patina of wrought iron. Here's the full tutorial.


Suzy has convinced me... I'm just going to have to start adding cardboard tubes to my craft stash!


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Comments

  1. AngelFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Thanks Ann for sharing suzys wall art.
    few days back i made tissue holders with hessian and quilled flowers .but this is gorgeous .

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  2. MannayahFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    never would have figured what these were made of .. amazing work .. and thanks Ann for sharing .. :)

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  3. Suzy MyersFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Ann!

    Thanks so much for the feature and the kind words! I am very honored to have my project included on your site!

    suzy

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  4. chillin with QuillinFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Wow really gorgeouse,what an idea, never would of thought of paper rolls, fantastic job!
    Paula

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  5. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Suzy makes beautiful things. I agree with Mannayah. Looks like a real iron.
    Suzana

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  6. Lissa (The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza)February 21, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    These are AMAZING! I am in awe. Thanks so much for featuring Suzy's work.

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  7. MaureenFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I love how Suzy repurposed to make such a beautiful piece of art.

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  8. Anji*February 21, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    These are awesome! They really look like the real deal!

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  9. MelissaFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Whoa! Those are amazing. Who knew a tp roll could have so many uses. :)

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  10. BellsInSpiresFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    this woman is obviously a genius. that is amazing. i feel like she needs some sort of award for awesomeness.
    i knew i'd been saving those TP rolls for SOMETHING!

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  11. AnnFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I saw this not too long ago and fell in love with it. Pure genius. It made me want to start saving toilet paper rolls.

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  12. ArtfulLee DesignedFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    What a great idea, so ingenious!
    Lee:)

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  13. SUGANTHIFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Thanks so much for finding and sharing such creative crafters and their work Ann. I spent such a pleasurable time visiting Suzy's blog. Her faux stained glass tutorial
    is too good.

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  14. MariLynnFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Thanks for sharing this. I love how it looks. Now I know what to do with all those tubes my teenage daughter has been saving. She, like me, is a crafty person and hates throwing anything away.She is going to love this project too.

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  15. Teddie SeeleyFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Ann,

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful artwork.

    Wow, so glad that I have been saving t.p. and paper towel holders, also have a few gift wraps tubes stashed away.

    Teddie Seeley
    Oregon

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  16. Carole M.February 24, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    I have awarded you the Stylish Blogger award :) please see my current blog post; you deserve it for your wonderfully inspiring blog

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  17. NjeriFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Thanks for sharing Ann, I love these pieces.
    I won the giveaway and Diane has already sent the strips over. I am still pinching myself over that.

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  18. Ann MartinFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    So glad you all enjoyed seeing Suzy's art as much as I did.

    Thank you, Carole!

    Jackie, I know you'll enjoy the prize. The JJ Quilling Design brand papers are truly nice. I love the way they roll and there's a great color selection.

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  19. Vickie @ In My Head StudiosFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Oh, these are gorgeous! I'm going to have to try this! (Cue annoyed look on boyfriend's face where I am saving more paper garbage!)

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  20. Ann MartinNovember 7, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Wendy, check out the link to Suzy's tutorial. She used Krylon.

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