Found the frames and the mirror, for less that $1.00 each, and I believe the total price was less than $5.00 for everything (excluding the picture prints) So here is the break down.
I picked out which frames I wanted to use that would fill the space nicely. Next I picked four colors I liked together, grey, coral, teal. and cream. Using these four colors I painted the frames.
How I made the "Z". I have seen a lot of different string art on pinterest, and found some aqua yarn in my stash. First I found the "Z" that I wanted to make online. Then using my ruler I recreated it on a piece of paper the same size as the board. (the board was the back of a frame that has a boy blowing bubbles.) Once I had my letter Z drawn out, I measured evenly around it where the nails should go, then I taped it onto my board, hammered in small nails, then wrapped the string around the nails to give the look I wanted. (When wrapping the yarn around the nails, it was mostly trial and error, if I liked it that portion stayed, if I didn't like it I would undo some and redo it until I did like it) I used 3M strips that come off clean (the velco kind) to hang it on the wall.
How I made the chevron. I own a miter saw, which makes this much easier, but there are other ways to do it as well. Here's how I did it. I had left over 1"X2" wood from a previous project. All of the angles are 45 degrees and if you look carefully all of the angles go the same way. So I cut 6 pieces the same length, with 45 degree angles on each end. To assemble I used a biscuit joiner and wood glue. IF you don't have one of these, or even know what that is, you may be able to find something (such a metal plate) at your hardware store to attach them all together in the chevron shape. Then I painted it, drilled two holes into the back for hanging on the wall. (You could also use the 3M strip here as well)
Excited to start working on my next gallery wall!
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