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25 January 2017

How To Use Piano Sheet Music Creatively

By Amy Clark


There are so many ways that items can be repurposed and turned into something new. Piano sheet music can be used in a multitude of ways to decorate a space or bring an item to life again. Many people use this type of decor when going with a shabby chic theme, which touches on soft, vintage appeal.

A really beautiful item to have in the home or studio is a piece of furniture that has sheet music printed on it or transferred onto the surface itself. Find an old table, side table or sideboard that can be transformed and given a new breath of life. Using Mod Podge, the sheets of paper with musical notes can be decoupaged onto the wood of the table.

Distress the item a little to really create an authentic look that is vintage. There are antique stains available in most home stores that will finish the piece of furniture off beautifully. The stain will also seep into different parts of the paper and the random dark spots will have a lovely aged finish.

When it's Christmas, there are so many things you can do with sheet music, but carol sheet music makes it even more festive. You can make a paper wreath by rolling sheets into cones, starting at the corner. Snip off the ends of some cones to make different sizes for various layers. Get a circular base or cut one out of cardboard and begin gluing each cone around the edge of the circle.

Glue the cones side by side in different layers until you have completely covered the circle base. The end result is a beautiful musical star. You can add a special decoration to the middle to finish the wreath, or simply tie a huge bow out of red fabric for a finishing touch that matches the season. Be extra dramatic by aging the pages in the oven or with a tea stain before you begin.

You can make ornaments for your Christmas tree using the music paper, as well. Papier mache some gift boxes or baubles that will last forever, varnish them and tie ribbon in bows for a final effect. You can draw on the decorations with glitter patterns. Kids love to help make these ornaments.

Make gifts out of this kind of paper that people will be able to use as well as enjoy visually. One example is to make dining room place mats using larger sheets of paper printed with music. It's a great gift for a wedding or anniversary couple and works well in a properly themed environment. Place mats out of music paper can even be used in a wedding as part of the decor. Use the couple's song for an extra touch.

Another great way to add a personal touch to a rustic decor for a wedding would be to use the music of the couple's favorite songs to wrap mason jars containing candles. These could be used to line the bride's walkway or at the reception as part of a centerpiece. They could also be used throughout the venue as accent decor.




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