DIYing GIANT WALL ART // fun and easy DIY project for decorating on a budget

[@olliejilliangil8382]

You painted that frame right on the wall, you stepped on the canvas while you were glueing on the swatches, you straight up threw it all together including sawing on your living room floor. The perfectionist in me is so freed right now.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

😍I got places to be and shit to do 🙃

[@mcbailey7446]

Girl! This is the comment of the year. I love it.

[@Cheri94]

Seriously don’t ever change, watched this again, and still laughed out loud!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Cheri you’re the best ❤️

[@billionairedr.x3814]

haven't used the word stoked in like 7 years but I'm stoked for this.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

hahah

[@meztab]

I came for interior design inspiration and got life inspiration too. Perfectionism is the greatest inhibitor of progress and joy. Love that.

[@dim9753]

Just a tip from someone who made endless canvases in art school: your canvas support is not supposed to also serve as a picture frame. You place the fabric over the wood support and wrap it around covering the wood, tighten and staple on the back. Then, you can have your finished canvas framed. Especially for a project that size because the fabric *may* sag with time. I loved the result though!! Such a good idea!!

[@Toni_Snark]

I think it’s fine for this purpose. It’s not the Mona Lisa. 😊

[@justRoRo]

Thank you sharing this tip for anyone else coming along who may want to take their skills to the next level ❤️

[@ontheprairie]

@@Toni_Snark Why can’t I think of responses like yours??👏

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Awesome tip, ty for sharing 🥰🙌

[@dim9753]

@@Toni_Snark of course it's fine, but she did struggle a bit with getting it taught and that is the reason why.

[@viv2178]

Thank you for the reminder about NOT focusing on perfection. It is better to move forward and learn instead of not even trying. Loved this DIY!

[@queenbee7819]

Beautiful. Perfection is the enemy of the good. Pareto principle.

[@jeanettegonzalez7284]

Thank you your perfection advice was very inspiring. Lost my Fiancé two weeks ago. Needed it. Mess is a Love language ❤️ been trying to declutter and live a simpler life. Been Fall cleaning and doing projects. I feel redecorating my apartment has helped to distract myself from missing him again. I'm glad I came across your video Thank You❤️🙏🏼

[@parcheesy33]

Love so many things about your channel - that you seem immune to design trends and have great intuition for what you love. It really is a breath of fresh air!

[@Amdgomer]

I enjoy every one of your videos. I discovered them at 4am yesterday and started rearranging my furniture and such before my wife and kids woke up.

[@I.vehearditbothways]

Didn’t think the universe would be speaking to my soul on this Saturday morning, but here we are

[@londastreeter7269]

Perfectionism! Ugh, a joy killer. I struggle with it.

[@christianepaquet9193]

That was so funny and I love the result. So many of us don't have the money to buy those beautiful art works. You show us how a girl, alone in her living room and talking to herself can create nice wall art with the ups and downs of the process. Both funny and inspiring !

[@Caroline_Winkler]

❤️🥺🥰

[@aschwinwesselius]

Oh my! Some beautiful, intelligent, professional, down-to-earth woman who knows her stuff and is sharing useful content. Not to skip she has humor and witty self-reflection. I've found my new crush!

[@Ruskaya789]

Her videos are my therapy. Freaking love this girl !!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

🥺❤️

[@Fvmarks]

100% had the worst day, went straight here.

[@artxlife7236]

Pro tip for stretching canvas - start in the middle, not the corners, and do only 2-3 staples before rotating to the next side as you work out to the corners. :)

[@courtneycole235]

Interestingly in school (fine art major in painting, quite long ago) i was taught to start at a corner, staple, go to the opposite corner, wrap and staple, repeat. Then work center of each side etc. Which means maybe more than one way to get the result. Gonna try your method too.

[@artxlife7236]

@@courtneycole235 yeah, we started in the middle and worked out at my art school, 10/10 recommend. starting at the corner seems like you'd end up with extra fabric bunching in the middle

[@courtneycole235]

@@artxlife7236 mine come out very smooth, but am gonna try the start in middle method. Either way it is kinda a workout of crawling around & strange half-yoga moves!

[@BazaarGilman]

Also! If you end up with any dips / dents in the surface of a stretched canvas spray the back with a bit of water and it will shrink back to a smooth surface!

[@Julzableful]

I freaking love that you showed the work behind the 'snap'! I cant stand seeing every project be a two second transition and in real life it takes an hour of frustration. My sanity thanks you for this reality check 💖

[@rebeccathrelkeld7845]

You are everything I was missing from my daily KZbin content consumption 😂 Is it wrong to say I like your videos more for your humor and hilarious, yet very insightful comments on life and less for what you are actually doing. I mean I like that too but we like honesty here right? 😂😂😂 You are a gift to the internet 😍😍

[@aschwinwesselius]

Ditto

[@elainecondrin1927]

Amen!!❤️👍👏

[@amycrowell3972]

I liked the first frame color. Then I saw the white and liked it even more! ☺️👍

[@curveappeal8180]

White sweatpants during your period is a supreme power move 👸🏻

[@thomasjackson-x1z]

I've been stalling on a big project I've had in mind because of planning/perfectionism, and when you gave that shpeel (shpeal? speal?) about it I felt like 'wow this the perfect time for me to hear this'

[@chelsead6054]

Schpiel, it's Yiddish. I've also seen it written "spiel" which I think is the anglicized version. I think the intonations are slightly different as well: schpiel has more attitude to it. 😊 I hope you've since completed your project and are happy with the way it turned out. ❤

[@nschilling3]

The black frame looked so good.

[@galechicago325]

Painting the frame white was everything. Now I want to paint all my picture frames white. You genius, girl!

[@19lemma]

The perfectionism convo was exactly what I needed to hear today, especially after having basically that exact same conversation with myself yesterday! Thx for solidifying that bb

[@shannonm8202]

I've been stalling on a big project I've had in mind because of planning/perfectionism, and when you gave that shpeel (shpeal? speal?) about it I felt like 'wow this the perfect time for me to hear this' 😆

[@BehindtheseEyes]

Like idea of using canvas drop cloth/painted...Stay Creative "On the Fly."

[@camilleshaner2503]

Perfection. This is my happy place.

[@postersonwall]

"Not PMSing right now, just Straight up "M"ing!" I am also pretty nasty to people when I'm "M"ing!!! SOOOO RELATABLE, and quite funny!! Made my morning very happy hearing this! THANK YOU!!

[@HolisticWitchofMd]

Also thank u for the motivation. I’ve been really down on myself lately for not getting ‘enough’ views on my videos and your right, it takes time to learn a new skill ❤

[@kmdn1]

I have an idea for the taut problem! My dad is painter and always made is own canvases. he'd build the frame first, then place the canvas using a staple gun, and THEN gesso the canvas (your primer, which prevents the paint from corroding the canvas fabric over time). So as the gesso dries it shrinks the fibers of the canvas a tiny bit, pulling it nice and taut on the frame. Whatever you did ended up looking great though so you're good 👍

[@alejandramontiel462]

Its the "Uh im dressed like Hannibak Lecter" for me Caroline never stop making videos please

[@happyjoy7282]

I always wondered what that picture on your wall was. And now that I know that they are old patterns, I can really relate to it! I also save every scrap of paper ☺️ That's such a cute idea!

[@HausofRaven]

It's amazing how different the room looks like with the dark painted frame on the art versus the white. Wow!

[@maralavern]

I so needed to hear your thoughts on being a perfectionist. It’s a blessing and a curse in my world, but love your revelation. ❤️💕❤️

[@maralavern]

Oh, and love the art and inspiration. I’ve been seeing it in you videos and the DIY finally popped up. ❤️

[@rickyquanjr.8923]

Came here from the wall decor video. I’m so doing this with my kid!

[@MonicaWeeks]

I don’t know what I loved more - the swatch talk about offspring, your pms definitions, or how much you enjoyed saying #FreakingTaut. Really enjoyed watching this original and lovely idea come to life 😊

[@szvetlana1000]

I have a huge empty wall with an old chair in front of it. I wanted something giant and tactile on it like a large rug. I don’t want to (can’t) spend the $300+ on that right now so this gave me an idea. I’ll probably go with a darker background with shades of white & cream samples. I think it will be cute ❤ thanks for the inspo 😊

[@sno_elle]

Just found this channel today and wow , it's a goshdang treasure trove of QUALITY content, thank you.

[@Fordprefect1954]

You are so refreshing, hilarious, insightful, and approachable. Way more approachable than Hannibal Lector at least.

[@taraclarke2565]

even your ads are fun!!🤩

[@lisamurphy6018]

OMG. I have the same staple gun and it took 3 hrs to figure out how to load it!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Bahahaha This is the only validation I needed today ty

[@hfortenberry]

I love this video. Thank you! Also, just in case your curious about what a power tool is, it’s a tool that requires electrical power. So a manual nail gun is technically not a power tool. 👍🏼😊

[@gabsasusual]

I wish I could get to hang out with you in person. You're the coolest woman I have ever found on YT, and that's kind of a lot

[@marissabulso6439]

As a fellow sample keeper, I loooove this. ❤❤ And as a fellow perfectionist, I really appreciate framing making a mess or letting myself make mistakes as a self-love language.

[@hanadurakova8689]

I really like this colorful canvas of yours. You are incredibly creative.

[@rockshot100]

Great project and the scale and proportion is perfect. One tip on how to make the canvas stretch easier is to slightly dampen it with a spray bottle. It will lay flat while first getting your staples in and it is much more forgiving if you have too much tension on some of the canvas. As somebody mentioned this is NOT the typical way to do this, but if it works for you, then wonderful. I don't think it will sag over time, thanks to the paint acting as a sizing.

[@kellylipton]

If stretched sufficiently, the pressure will buckle the frame over time- which is why reinforcing your corners with a cross-section is critical!

[@beccaplans]

I LOVE your quirky attitude!! It's refreshing to how I feel on the regular lol

[@Larameme]

I also have swatches that I treasure, some are samples of super expensive fabric or wallpaper I can’t afford and this is a brilliant idea! And you crack me up too. Thanks for making my day!

[@livnicole9550]

Came here for a diy video, got a whole sermon for my life! "Perfection prevents progress"! Caroline effing Winkler everybody!! Love this woman! :D

[@GiddingsMcCann]

Those colors would make a great eye shadow palette.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Oooo🙌❤️

[@draperamanda]

Thanks to your videos, I have discovered a skill I didn’t know I had…. I can back point. I feel accomplished.

[@miaschu7614]

I liked the tip about perfection. It was definitely something that I need to hear from time to time. (Like every day!)

[@littleleafy]

I wish my mother loved me like Caroline loves swatches lol

[@adrienneweisner5263]

This was so relaxing to watch and I feel so inspired!

[@InspiredbytheSandman]

I'm so glad I found this video looking through your channel. I found one of your newer ones first and actually took a screenshot of the background so I could replicate this piece. Little did I know you did a whole video on it! Win for me!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Aww I’m so glad!! Let me know how it goes!❤️❤️

[@louannhuber2651]

Never heard of loving swatches but I get it. When I was a kid I loved carpet samples. Any kind of samples. In the olden days you could order samples from ads in the back of magazines. I love this idea for bohemian art. A few carpet samples included would add textural interest. 😂

[@PaulaJoW]

Another pro tip for making canvas taught is to lightly spray it with water (from a plant sprayer bottle). When the water dries it will shrink the canvas. (Good decision to change the frame colour).

[@marayakarena]

making a mess is a self love language 💜 WHhhhhaaaaaat, girl???? YESSS!!!

[@lyric8529]

P.S. I also really appreciate the "pep talk" about perfect. I think many times I won't even try a project for fear that it may turn out badly. I'm going to try to push past that and attempt more creative things and maybe experience a little more JoY. 😊 (thanks again for sharing this project)

[@Celcey24]

It really is the perfect size

[@BigFinnable]

"self-love language" is a phrase I'm taking to the bank, thank you

[@Crescentmoony]

I love everything about this video. Haha! It was super fun. The snarky comments to go along with the DIY was absolutely peak!

[@melissajorgenson6739]

Oh my gosh!!! I love this!!! I’m gonna make one for my bedroom!!! Woot!!!(I can make those noises because I’m old).

[@Caroline_Winkler]

😂😂🙌🙌

[@GirlWithEyeshadow]

You focusing on wall art is such a huge help! It’s been super challenging and when I go thrifting I literally don’t know what to pick so thank you!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

I'm so glad!

[@sharonwalker6523]

Love your take on “perfection”!?!

[@leem200]

I love your wit and humor. You are great with ideas and creativity. Peace!

[@janicekirchoff7505]

You always make me 😅 love your statement on not letting the need to be perfect at something stop you from doing it!!

[@miaschu7614]

I was planning on creating a similar image, on a much smaller scale. I recently got little paper colour paint swatches in different shades of blues and greens, that I love, to create a calming picture that I hope will tie my colour palette together. I have a large acrylic picture frame and the end of a roll of pale wallpaper. I might make more of a pixelated image, though, I'm not sure. The thing is to actually make a start!

[@rima97_]

She’s baaaaack! I loved this project, there’s something so satisfying about the order and colors! I’d love to try something like this someday

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Thanks Rima ❤️❤️

[@mattjones9756]

Swatching swagger! Loving the idea of turning something with loads of personal memories into wall art! It's like secret photo collage, with aesthetic appeal! 100% agree with perfectionism avoidance! Said as a Chartered Engineer, best think to do when trying something new is get stuck in, fail fast and learn fast, Edison said when F-ing up the light bulb "“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”

[@courtneycole235]

"Progress not Perfection" is what we say in fashion. Great advice you give about the problem with perfection. Seth Godin wrote something too about "Shipped is better than perfection", so you get your product or content out there as good, and then work on making it better, while you learn about it. What a relief. Also love this project bc I work with color & swatches all day, and I too, hoard them like gold coins. This is a great way to admire them all day. Very happy, cheerful result!

[@chamberpaint]

Was wild about this in some other video & wondered who did it. So excited it was YOU!

[@sharonmolteni9906]

Love your content, it’s eclectic, insightful and real. Can really relate to your pms struggles, went thr ough it myself and for years wondered why I turned into a ‘sociopath’ once a month, then realised I didn’t have your common or garden variety pms but indeed pmdd, I had all 11 symptoms according to DSM-5… I used to want nothing more than to be left alone and hide until it passed, became so difficult when I had a family and you just don’t have that luxury, anti depressants were the way forward for me and means my family members are still alive and not buried under the patio 😉 hope this helps 🤞🏼

[@colinkulowcreative]

It seems there are lots of opinions on stretching canvas but I was taught in art school to start in the corner and stretch to the diagonal corner first. Always worked well for me. 😉

[@cynthiabeauchamp5623]

I love the white frame.

[@MeansToTravel]

Turned out really cute! I like the lighter color for the frame!

[@mymixedmediaart3797]

Thank you so much!!! You are so energizing to me. I will be doing a similar one very soon. Loved it!

[@marinasolt6232]

I love swatches, too! I never get rid of them. 😊

[@andreawhite8648]

The color gradation/arrangement is so satisfying! Love this

[@nataliameyer4947]

Such a great idea ....i lovely result ❤️❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@danielleeiler7315]

Literally thank you for the holding up the hand to the camera tip. Lol. Trying to get close ups has been a big point of rage for me.

[@COPhill08]

So good to see a real af DIY process!

[@karenmusic2166]

West Elm just reported a major swatch shortage across all retail locations!

[@johannechampagne7332]

Love the pink top and perfectly matching lipstick. Awesome detailed attention.

[@joyceehoo]

I want to watch the vlog !!! The trailer is such a tease 😂

[@mamaahu]

I have been carting around “canvas pliers “ for years since art school. They grab the canvas and let one pull so it’s really tight. I think someone mentioned starting at the middle. Anyway, was wishing I could teleport them to you but there was no need. You did a great job surfing the bell curve! It looks really great.

[@cruzdecaramelo]

much better with the white frame

[@tammyhavlik1015]

Evening Primrose Oil is reported to ease PMS symptoms and it worked for me.

[@smacc3670]

Perfection is the enemy of progress… Winston Churchill I love your vlogs and videos!!

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

I also love a major, oversized art installation. It creates a sophisticated focal point. I like gallery walls, but mostly in dens, libraries, rooms for bunking down, reading, relaxing - anything but a work space.

[@anitas5817]

I literally need this exact piece of art on a wall in my dining room - been looking forever

[@JookerSK]

Sending you a big hug Caroline.. :D You are doing just great.. And that feeling of "antisociality" is normal for us all I think sometimes.

[@melissahenderson6089]

i agree that it should have been wrapped around a canvas support frame & then u frame it out when you’re done… also i’d staple it down with the same way you upholster a cushion …right? just my guess 😏

[@jessmercedes2669]

Love this DIY! The white frame was key! It keeps those swatches as the focal point but still provided that structure! Also loved the mixed sizes, keeps it interesting. The best part of the video was you dressed as Hannibal saying "I can't be allowed in public, I don't do nice things" hahahah. Sending love 💗

[@cd2659]

I too have a thing for swatches. Usually velvet and every color is my favorite.

[@VictoriaLehr]

Ahhh yes! When I am doing something, I have energy, but more importantly, I AM PATIENT! Half way through projects usually, I LOSE patience, and THAT'S when things usually come out like shit, because I just want to get it DONE already!

[@lisamartin704]

Great insight on perfection.

[@lindametten4010]

I love your art work, great job.

[@retrocutiebean]

I have a ton of swatches from my wedding color palette. Imma do ttthhiiissss

[@kimberlygould5659]

I love it