So, another source for cheap and lovely art is paper!  Sheets of wrapping paper come in so many amazing patterns and textures.  Most of the sheets are 20"X 30" and fit into a standard sized frame (the Ribba frames from IKEA are my favourite).  

One company, Cavallini, makes wrapping paper that look like old maps and are perfect for framing.   For only around five bucks you have a fabulous piece of art!

Cavallini also makes wrapping paper in other designs that are suitable for framing.  We have the fruits and vegetable poster in our kitchen.  How sweet would the alphabet design be for a nursery?

An Italian company, Rossi, makes divine handmade marbled paper and each one is totally unique.  I have an aqua blue and gold one framed in our dining room.  The picture below doesn't do it justice....trust me, it's gorgeous!  

Rossi also makes a paper that looks like old fashioned calligraphy that would look really cool framed in an office.

Waste Not Paper makes funky wrapping paper and this nautical themed one would look great in a bedroom or bathroom.

Chiyogami papers (from The Japanese Paper Place) are beautiful and detailed and look lovely in a series.  I have three framed in our hallway.

Most of these papers are also available to purchase at my place of employment, The Papery  (669 Fort Street in Victoria, BC).