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Sheet music DIY projects
Few things tie our memories together the way a piece of music can. With a few bars, we can be transported back to a place or time we may have forgotten otherwise. With a few words or lines, we can even remember how we felt.
While our tastes may evolve over time, most of us have songs that remain meaningful, even as our preferences change. They may evoke a special memory, remind us of an important event, or make us remember someone significant.
Bringing music into your home as a keepsake can be a lovely way to reminisce, or simply a way to enjoy music further. What if you were to incorporate sheet music into your home through do it yourself projects?
Use old music books, or the pages of one special song, to create projects with meaning…for yourself, or as sweet gifts for others. Where to find sheet music? Unless you want to frame one special song, in which case you may have to search out or purchase the music specifically; old song books and sheet music shouldn’t be that hard to source.
What songs could you consider? The list is nearly endless, and would differ from person to person. You may choose a favourite song from childhood for your own child’s room, or your wedding song for your bedroom. The first piece of music you learned to play on a favourite instrument could be a lovely addition to your home, as could a piece that reminds you of someone who made a difference in your life somehow. A classic lullaby could take centre stage in a nursery, while a favourite hymn could add a gentle lift to a photo wall.
How? We went looking for ideas and found plenty of inspiration!
Line the drawers of a dresser or nightstand
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Sheet music and mason jar centrepieces
Image by One Artsy Mama: http://www.oneartsymama.com
Image by The Country Chic Cottage: http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net
Image by Amy’s Casablanca: http://www.amyscasablanca.com
Want to up your game a little? Tackle a couple of projects with old vinyl records.
Image by The Flourishing Abode: http://www.theflourishingabode.com
Image by Thread Sence: http://threadsence.com
Or combine them both into a vinyl record wall art project.
Image by Endlessly Inspired: http://endlesslyinspired.com
Have you ever considered using sheet music for DIY projects? Is there a special song you would choose to feature? We’d love to know how this sparks your imagination!
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Jen Taylor
Writer, editor, recovering chocoholic. Most often found writing, drinking coffee, and chasing kids. Find her on Twitter @littlemissmocha.
Jenn - Endlessly Inspired
These are so great!! Thanks so much for including my vinyl record wall art!!
Amber R Bosma
You are so so welcome Jenn! Thank you for your beautiful work, I for one hope to replicate it, I am a big vinyl fan!
Don
I was hoping you might have a jazz fake book, but then I saw what you did with them.
Fabulous!