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DIY - BLACK PIPE FOOTBALL GOALPOST

2/10/2020

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As part of my new wall art and decor collection entitled Blitz, I thought I'd include a do-it-yourself tutorial and shopping list for my pipe goal post. 
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Print yourself off a shopping list and head to the hardware store.  While I show it in black pipe, you can also hunt down galvanized and copper plated, if you prefer a different look.  Download below.

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SPORTS SCOREBOARD WALL ART NEW COLLECTIONS

9/20/2019

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I painted my first scoreboard back in 2004.  It was picked up by Pottery Barn Kids shortly there after, as the first they ever offered.  Since then, with the launch of Etsy in 2005 and Pinterest in 2010, the idea has been uh-hum copied, re-copied, butchered and even bettered.  So every once in awhile I like to bust out a new one, just to stir up the mix and see what comes about.  Instead of one, this year I decided to launch several.
Allstar Vintage Scoreboard Wall Art Decor by Aaron Christensen
The Allstar vintage look sports scoreboard. I simply features Home and Guest and scores so it can be used with any sport.
Sandlot Baseball Scoreboard Wall Art by Aaron Christensen
The Sandlot Baseball Scoreboard features a rustic style emulating an old board that one would see in a run down neighborhood sandlot.
Rough Game Scoreboard Wall Art by Aaron Christensen
The Rough Game Scoreboard features iconic imagery and text from a variety of boards and is portrayed in a "Rough" illustrative style.
If you would like to see all of my scoreboards you can see them HERE.
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Sports Wall Art decor launch - Rough Game series

4/2/2019

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You know how you can end up going down the Google rabbit hole?  Well, I was doing research for client and somehow ended up looking at old abandoned buildings.  One struck me, it was a Eastern European stadium.  It was an old Olympic training site.  Since its closure graffiti artists have taken up residence to cover the concrete with their art.  The loose illustrative style and the bold images in monochrome inspired me.   Announcing the Rough Game Series a collection of sports imagery layered upon chalky white, rendered in black, white and shades of gray.
Sports Art Gallery Wall featurings a scoreboard, acrylic name plaque and other art by Aaron Christensen
The 13 image collection offers baseball, basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse, hockey and golf as subjects as well as a multi sport scoreboard, a trophy piece and some motivational posters.  Presented in framed, poster and canvas options, they would make great statements in a gallery wall type presentation or showcased as individual nods to a sport.  To round out the collection, I've also included some studio made decor such as the personalized acrylic name plaque and the black canvas pillow.
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I'm honored to announce that I've teamed up with my artist friend Mari Robeson to dedicate 20% of the collection sales, during April to a cause dear to her heart.  Mari is the love and creative force behind the Louise Monforte Memorial Arts Scholarship.   Its mission is to financially aid achieving high school students in their pursuit of art and dance.  You can read more about Mari and her in memorandum scholarship born out of the love and loss of her sister Lou Lou on her website - LOUISE MONFORTE MEMORIAL ART SCHOLARSHIP
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Riffing off of the art collection, I've created a fabric series as well.  It is available from my Spoonflower.com fabric shop.  With their array of fabric choices, the patterns would be a great coordinate to the art as bedding and pillows.
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I hope you enjoy the collection.  Your interest in my art is appreciated and so are all the likes, shares, pins and comments!

Rough Game Sports CollectionTHe Rough Game Sports collection

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Boys   Sports   Bedding   Guide  for  Summer  17

7/6/2017

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Boys Room and Teen Room Sports Bedding Ideas and Inspiration by designer Aaron Christsensen of EmbellishmentsKids.com.
Kids and Teen room designer Aaron Christensen offers his top bedding picks for sports enthusiasts.
I'm always on the hunt for new bedding styles and designs for my customers and I often get asked what bedding works with my sports wall art lines.  So here are my picks for new and tried and true pieces from my favorite haunts.  I rarely use themed bedding with sports graphics on it, for me it's usually too expected and often tacky.  In contrast I applaud my friends over at Land of Nod have done a great job of offering up some very simple understated pieces, I've included below.  The top picks include bedding from Restoration Hardware Teen, PBteen, Ralph Lauren via Nieman Marcus, Rejuvenation Hardware and Schoolhouse Electric. 
Having worked with several large retailers on the development and coordination

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LACROSSE  WALL  ART  DEBUTS - LIVE, LOVE & LAX!

5/24/2017

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Okay Lax lovers, here we go...  I proudly present my lacrosse wall art series collage.  Available as a one piece, nine image design or you can pick and choose any of the nine as individual prints in canvas and on archival paper.

According to Thomas Vennum Jr., author of American Indian Lacrosse: Little Brother of War "Apart from its recreational function, lacrosse traditionally played a more serious role in Indian culture. Its origins are rooted in legend, and the game continues to be used for curative purposes and surrounded with ceremony. Game equipment and players are still ritually prepared by conjurers, and team selection and victory are often considered supernaturally controlled. In the past, lacrosse also served to vent aggression, and territorial disputes between tribes were sometimes settled with a game, although not always amicably." 

With it's rich history and evolution into one of the fastest growing sports here in the States, it's time to be wall proud and art up!  I hope you enjoy them, I'd love to hear your feedback.

Lacrosse sports wall art decor by Aaron Christensen available as stretched canvases and poster prints.
The nine image collage is available with a black or cream border in canvas and on archival paper.
Lacrosse Sports Art available in prints and canvases from Aaron Christensen.
You can also order any of the nine images as single prints or canvases. Use one or group several to express you inner laxitude.
Need some inspiration for your lax loving walls?  Here are three style mood boards to give you ideas and inspire.  Feel free to pin, post and print!
Lacrosse room ideas, inspiration for art and decor.  Perfect for the teen or boys room.
Lacrosse wall art and decor ideas for a sophisticated boys or teen room.

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Sports   Wall  Art   Round  Up  and  Round  Table

5/1/2017

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Reproducing and selling my own artwork direct and no longer licensing it out was the greatest of decisions.  One of the biggest rewards is the direct communication line to my customers.  Never before have I had so many ways to meet and discuss my art with those who enjoy it.    Within these live, phone, email and social media interactions I've heard a lot of feedback, requests and ideas that inspire.
As I hone my "to paint" list, I thought I'd put it out there that I'm open to suggestions or requests.  Many of my pieces were fueled by a flurry of requests.  So I'd love to hear from you if you have any sport, style or theme requests.
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I've been painting sports art for 15 years.  While many pieces are in private collections or are commissions, I enjoy selling my canvas and paper reproductions to the public.  I've touched on many of the popular sports and decor themes.  Some are more vintage some are more modern.  Many of my sports wall hangings end up in boys rooms, teen spaces and areas of the home where sports fans gather.   Given all of that, have you any requests?  Do you have a particular decor style or color scheme you'd like to see?  I'm painting now for my 2018 releases, I'd enjoy hearing from you.
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SPORTS WALL ART - SERIES OPENER

11/10/2016

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INTRODUCING THE LINE UP COLLECTION
BY AARON CHRISTENSEN

We welcome the latest additions to our extensive sports wall art collection.   The Line Up series features term and imagery from the sports Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Lacrosse, Rugby and Cricket.   Check out these and dozens of other sports pieces below.   Be sure to take advantage of our New Release November's free shipping offer.
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Soccer Art - Line Up Collection

$30.00 - $169.00
  • Wall art depiction of a soccer ball and terms used in the sport of soccer.  Featuring graphic elements, typography and a vintage style. Perfect for soccer enthusiasts, players and coaches.
  • Handcrafted in the USA to portray the depth of color, texture and richness of Aaron's originals. 
  • Canvases are hand stretched onto 1.5" deep wooden stretcher bars.  The canvas sides are finished with a color or additional imagery, so framing is not necessary.
  • Paper prints have a .5" white border for ease in framing.
  • © Aaron Christensen
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Football Art - Line Up Collection

$30.00 - $169.00
  • Wall art depiction of a football ball and terms used in the sport of football.  Featuring graphic elements, typography and a vintage style. Perfect for football enthusiasts, players and coaches.
  • Handcrafted in the USA to portray the depth of color, texture and richness of Aaron's originals. 
  • Canvases are hand stretched onto 1.5" deep wooden stretcher bars.  The canvas sides are finished with a color or additional imagery, so framing is not necessary.
  • Paper prints have a .5" white border for ease in framing.
  • © Aaron Christensen
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Baseball Art - Line Up Collection

$30.00 - $169.00
  • Wall art depiction of a baseball and terms used in the sport of baseball.  Featuring graphic elements, typography and a vintage style. Perfect for baseball enthusiasts, players and coaches.
  • Handcrafted in the USA to portray the depth of color, texture and richness of Aaron's originals. 
  • Canvases are hand stretched onto 1.5" deep wooden stretcher bars.  The canvas sides are finished with a color or additional imagery, so framing is not necessary.
  • Paper prints have a .5" white border for ease in framing.
  • © Aaron Christensen
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Rugby Art - Line Up Collection

$30.00 - $169.00
  • Wall art depiction of a rugby ball and terms used in the sport of rugby.  Featuring graphic elements, typography and a vintage style. Perfect for soccer enthusiasts, players and coaches.
  • Handcrafted in the USA to portray the depth of color, texture and richness of Aaron's originals. 
  • Canvases are hand stretched onto 1.5" deep wooden stretcher bars.  The canvas sides are finished with a color or additional imagery, so framing is not necessary.
  • Paper prints have a .5" white border for ease in framing.
  • © Aaron Christensen
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Cricket Art - Line Up Collection

$30.00 - $169.00
  • Wall art depiction of a rugby ball and bat, and terms used in the sport of cricket  Featuring graphic elements, typography and a vintage style. Perfect for soccer enthusiasts, players and coaches.
  • Handcrafted in the USA to portray the depth of color, texture and richness of Aaron's originals. 
  • Canvases are hand stretched onto 1.5" deep wooden stretcher bars.  The canvas sides are finished with a color or additional imagery, so framing is not necessary.
  • Paper prints have a .5" white border for ease in framing.
  • © Aaron Christensen
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Home Visitor Arrows Sports Wall Art Decor for Baseball Football Soccer Basketball

$20.00 - $249.00
  • Vintage look Home and Visitor sign. Get ready to rumble and get rowdy!
  • Handcrafted in the USA to portray the depth of color, texture and richness of Aaron's hand painted originals. 
  • Canvases are hand stretched onto 1.5" deep wooden stretcher bars. The canvas sides are finished with a color or additional imagery, so framing is not necessary.
  • Paper prints have a .5" white border for ease in framing.
  • Other sports pieces in the series can be found here.
  • Coordinating fabrics are available in my Spoonflower shop:
  • The image is also available as a Pillow Cover.
  • © Aaron Christensen
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Rough Game Scoreboard Sports Wall Art by Aaron Christensen

$30.00 - $179.00
  • A black, white and grayscale sports scoreboard rendered in a loose illustrative style that features icons, imagery and text from various sports. Available as a stretched canvas and archival print.
  • Handcrafted in the USA to portray the depth of color, texture and richness of Aaron's hand painted originals. 
  • Canvases are hand stretched onto 1.5" deep wooden stretcher bars. The canvas sides are finished with a color or additional imagery, so framing is not necessary.
  • Paper prints have a .5" white border for ease in framing.
  • From the Rough Game Sports Collection
  • Coordinating fabrics are available from our Spoonflower shop.
  • © Aaron Christensen
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Rough Game Allstar Sports Wall Art

$20.00 - $249.00
  • A black, white and grayscale allstar sports design rendered in a loose illustrative style that features icons, imagery and text. A perfect companion to the other Rough sports pieces. Available as a stretched canvas, framed print and an archival paperprint.
  • Handcrafted in the USA to portray the depth of color, texture and richness of Aaron's hand painted originals. 
  • Canvases are hand stretched onto 1.5" deep NW harvested finger jointed wood or .50 mdf stretcher bars. The canvas sides are finished with a color or additional imagery, so framing is not necessary.
  • Single paper prints have a .5" white border for ease in framing.
  • Framed prints are mounted behind acrylic making them safe for the nursery and kids rooms.
  • Custom print sizes and framing options are available.
  • From the Rough Game Sports Collection
  • Coordinating fabrics are available from our Spoonflower shop.
  • © Aaron Christensen
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Sports Wall Art - Rough Game Sports Motivational Poster Prints by Aaron Christensen

$7.00 - $15.00
  • Poster prints ready to hang or frame featuring "Stay Humble Hustle Hard", "Work Hard Train Harder" and "You Are Your Only Limit"
  • 12 x 18" heavyweight satin paper poster prints.
  • From the Rough Game Sports Collection
  • Coordinating fabrics are available from our Spoonflower shop.
  • © Aaron Christensen


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Home Visitor Sports Pillow

$39.95 - $49.95

My Home Visitor pillow cover is available made from 68% cotton, and 32% linen natural fiber (shown) or 100% Polyester Velveteen.

It is from my Sandlot series which can be found here.

Coordinating fabrics are available in my Spoonflower shop:

The image is also available as a stretched canvas or paper print.

Available in sizes 18 x 18 and 22 x 22".

We use YKK zipper enclosures. The pillows backside is a coordinating neutral.

Launder inside out, tumble dry on low. Iron inside out using your irons polyester setting.

Price is for enclosure/case only.

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Sports Art - See the Win Prints and Canvas Wall Art Decor

$25.00 - $189.00
  • Handcrafted in the USA to portray the depth of color, texture and richness of Aaron's originals. 
  • Canvases are hand stretched onto 1.5" deep wooden stretcher bars. The canvas sides are finished with a color or additional imagery, so framing is not necessary.
  • Paper prints have a .5" white borders forease in framing.
  • © Aaron Christensen
  • From my Blitz Collection.
  • Coordinating fabrics and finished goods are available in my Spoonflower shop.
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Lacrosse Art - Line Up Collection

$30.00 - $169.00
  • Wall art depiction of a lacrosse ball and terms used in the sport of lacrosse.  Featuring graphic elements, typography and a vintage style. Perfect for soccer enthusiasts, players and coaches.
  • Handcrafted in the USA to portray the depth of color, texture and richness of Aaron's originals. 
  • Canvases are hand stretched onto 1.5" deep wooden stretcher bars.  The canvas sides are finished with a color or additional imagery, so framing is not necessary.
  • Paper prints have a .5" white border for ease in framing.
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DIY- Do It Yourself Vintage Sports Jersey Chalkboard by Aaron Christensen

3/17/2016

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Vintage Sports DIY - Jersey Chalkboard by children's space designer Aaron Christensen.  DIY includes a chalkboard paint recipe.
Here's a DIY I created for sports enthusiasts.  It's perfect for a boy's room or a man cave.  Whether it hosts your favorite teams game schedule, a fan showing of school colors or a personalized homage to your son's player number, my easy to create jersey chalkboard is a great addition to any sports bedroom. It can be customized to support your favorite sport and team colors. This project includes a recipe to create your own customized chalkboard paint. Combine this unique piece with my vintage sports art and you're set to reign as a champion sports room designer.

Be sure to fan, pin, favorite or follow me for more DIY's and get exclusive access to my upcoming new tutorials.

Go Team!
-Aaron
MATERIALS:

- 24 inch x 24 inch 1/2 MDF Board
- 2 cups of flat finish or matte latex paint in your choice of color
- Additional latex or craft paint for decorative stripes and accents
- 4 tablespoons of un-sanded tile grout
- 8 oz. of Dark Brown craft paint
- Mixing Container
- Disposable small roller/tray kit
- Paint brush
- Masking tape
- Optional spray adhesive
- One 80 or rough grit sanding sponge or sheet paper
- One 150 or fine grit sanding sponge or sheet paper
- Sawtooth hanger or picture frame hanging wire kit

TOOLS:

- Jig Saw with Smooth finish blade
- Protective Goggles
This craft requires the use of power tools. Please read and observe the safety instructions provided with your tool. Always wear safety gear.



INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Determine your color palette and accent designs for the jersey. Remember that chalk is only available in lighter colors so your jersey should be a darker color. The jersey can be tailored to your favorite sport by changing the accents, stripes or details. Utilizing stencils you could also add text or numbers.
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12 Great Baseball Decor Ideas and DIY's for Boy's Rooms and Nurseries

6/28/2015

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12 Baseball DIY Ideas for Kids Rooms and the Home
Vintage Baseball DIY Craft Bookends using old balls
I've been working on some new mood boards for boy's rooms and keep coming across terrific DIY's and uses for old baseballs.  Then it dawned on my... I should share them!  So, here are 11 great ways to use baseballs for home decor and 1 accessory I thought was clever for you moms to check out.

I've worked hard to find the original sources for these DIY's.  Please, if you share or Pin them always link back so the original source can be found.  If you want creatives to share their ideas in the future, then please honor and reward them with the original source link.  I've also watermarked the images with the sources so they don't get stripped by the pinning sites.  


 #1-  BASEBALL BOOKENDS

Amanda over at Kaleidoscope of Colors grew up with great baseball memories.  Here she busts out the power tools to create these terrific bookends.  They're simple and perfect.
#2- RECLAIMED PALETTE BASEBALL FLAG


Heralded as a Fourth of July project, Courtney from Sweet C designs has a DIY that's perfect, at least I think so, for a boy's room, nursery or man cave.  It will have you rubber necking while you drive, looking for palettes to transform.
DIY Baseball Craft DIY American Flag using palettes
#3- SHADOW BOX BASEBALL FLAG


The age old tool brand Craftsman is offering a how to video that will walk you through the steps to create this timeless treasure.  For a kids room friendly variation I'd suggest painting the bats.  Imagine them in a grey toned color scheme or the classics red and white.
Baseball Flag DIY shadowbox using old baseballs - Decor
#4- BASEBALL LAMP BASE

Kirsten dons her gloves and hopefully protective eyewear to drill some baseballs turning an inexpensive lamp into a custom home run.  She blogs over at Paint Speckled Paw Prints.

Make a Baseball Lamp DIY

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