Art and Craft Ideas for Wall Decoration
Faux Boxwood Wall Art
Make customized wall art using artificial boxwood panels. Simply connect the panels together, add in some faux florals and place a neon sign in the center to create a must-see piece of DIY art.
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Magnetic Acrylic Frame
Display your wall art with this trendy magnetic acrylic frame. Give your frame a rustic look with this simple DIY.
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Nail-Head Wording
Create graphic art for your space with corrugated foam core and nail heads or brass tacks. First, decide on a message, name or combination of words. Next, use a pencil to free-hand the message directly onto the foam core. Using the traced letters as a guide, apply nail heads or brass tacks with a hammer or rubber mallet. Once complete, place the foam core inside a complementary frame and hang.
Turn a Rug Into a Wall Tapestry
Put a cherished rug on display as handmade art with some basic lumber and these DIY tapestry instructions.
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Make Your Own Cork World Map
A fun way to mark where you've been and where you're going, a large world map made out of cork gives you limitless possibilities. A neon hue makes this classic wall feature thoroughly modern.
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Bulldog Cork Art
Try another spin on cork art from HGTV Magazine — this time directly on the wall — with this oversized cork bulldog installation perfect for kids' rooms.
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Coffee Filter Installation
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DIY Monogrammed String Art
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Make Faux-Screenprinted Pop Art
Channel your inner Andy Warhol and make your own photography-inspired pop art! This simple faux screenprinting technique uses everyday craft supplies to take DIY art to the next level.
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Oversized Plywood Artwork
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Spray Bottle Art
Drip art is commonly known for its use in grade school art classes. It's created by holding a canvas vertically, then dripping latex or acrylic paint randomly across the top. Another interpretation of this style is spray bottle art which involves applying paint directly to a canvas, then spraying it with a bottle of water to dilute the paint and cause it to drip downward.
Spray Bottle Art: Close-Up
Take spray bottle art up a notch by mixing touches of gold or silver leaf in with other colors. After all colors are added to the canvas, apply the gold or silver leaf to the surface using leaf adhesive and a small detail paintbrush.
Oversized Family Portraits
Make your family a focal point with a grouping of large-scale canvas prints. Learn how to select, edit and hang your photos for a professional-quality look.
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Painted Ombre Canvas
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Fractured, Framed Map Art
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Scrabble Letter Wall Art
Create personalized wall art with these fun and easy, giant-sized board game pieces.
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Create a Herringbone Design With Washi Tape
Use colorful paper tape to create a geometric wall pattern — perfect for renters or kids' bedrooms. When you're ready for a new look, it's easily removable and won't damage your walls.
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Geometric Cardboard Planter
Save major money on wall decor by getting creative and crafty with common items from your recycling bin. Make this trendy geometric cardboard planter in an afternoon.
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Floral China Wall Art
Flea markets and thrift stores are overflowing with discarded china. Add a custom stencil, like numbers or a monogram, and hang to create unique wall art on the cheap. Get the floral china wall art how-to from HGTV Magazine.
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Make a Personalized Photo Mural
This printable, personalized wall mural makes a bold statement without the need for paint or wallpaper. It's the perfect solution for apartments or rental homes where temporary decor is a must.
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Make an Oversized Shadowbox Facade
Too many small wall hangings can create a cluttered look. This oversized shadowbox is a great way unite a disparate grouping of objects. Make your own using basic lumber and materials.
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Open Books
To create the look of flying-open books, add hot glue to different areas of back-to-back open pages. This will create the look of motion. Once the glue has dried, group several books together and attach them to the wall with drywall screws through the back of each book cover.
Modern Geometric Painting
It's amazing what painter's tape, some patience and pretty paint colors can achieve. Even novice artists can turn plain canvas into a modern masterpiece.
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Modern Map Art
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Turn Leaves and Foliage Into DIY Canvas Wall Art
Turn to your backyard for the main materials for this artwork project. A few foliage clippings and some spray paint transform a blank canvas into bright, modern wall art.
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Group Instant Photos Into Color-Coded Wall Art
Unite instant photos from a day or event in a clear acrylic frame. You'll see how each takes on a color palette and tone of its own simply because of the photos inside.
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Modern Melted Crayon Art
Fake the look of stained glass using crayons and wax paper. This modern take on a traditional technique creates free-form shapes that can easily be customized to match your space perfectly.
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Create Origami Paper Wall Garlands
Origami paper is good for more than just folding. By sewing together strings of the paper squares, you can create a group of garlands that are sure to be a conversation-starting art piece.
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Turn Paint Chips Into Geometric Art
DIY decorators tend to make frequent visits to the paint store — and the paint chip rack. Repurpose the extras as a colorful, geometric piece of art that perfectly matches your space.
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Paint Swatches
After amassing a variety of paint swatches from your home makeover, organize them into groups by color. Conceptualize an overall look or design based on the size, scale, shape and proportion of the swatches. Here, a gradient effect was created by lining up the colors and differentiating them by levels of saturation. For a cohesive look, consider cutting all swatches into the same shape using craft scissors. Attach the swatches to poster board using double-sided tape, and then add matting before placing into a frame.
Black and White Photo Wall
Create an interesting photo display that can be easily updated with black and white photos and bright colored tape. Choose a few of your favorite photos and use a photo editing software to make them black and white. Print at home on glossy paper, online or at your local print shop. For greater visual interest, use vertical and horizontal photos of different sizes. Tape directly to the wall with brightly colored tape.
Organic Branch Taxidermy
Create the look of taxidermy with all-natural materials. Pick up a wooden plaque and a bag of crafting moss, then search outside for a pair of branches similar in shape and size. Cut the branches back using pruning shears and attach the branches to the plaque using plumbing or cable clips and screws. Once complete, add a nail to the wall and hang.
DIY Hanging Cookie Tin Planters
Houseplants have never been more in style. Create a living wall art display with this simple planter project made from upcycled cookie tins.
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Collected Autographs
Homeowners who love to entertain will surely love artwork created from guests' signatures. Pick up a basic art canvas, then use nails or screws to add trim around the canvas's edges as a frame. Next, hang the blank canvas in a high-traffic area where guests are certain to gather. Keep a marker nearby and ask guests to add their signatures to the canvas. The random placement of the signatures will result in something personal and graphic which reads differently from far away than it does close up.
Embroidery Hoop Loom Wreath
Convert an embroidery hoop into a seaside-inspired loom wreath perfect for any space.
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Layered Paint
While many art stores offer paint supplies which texturize canvases, texture and depth can also be created by layering paint. To layer paint with a textural effect, apply the paint in random areas using a painting knife, ensuring the layers are thick. After several hours of drying, continue to layer paint in different colors and in random spots on the canvas.
Layered Paint: Close-Up
Remember, as the layers build up around a layered-paint piece, the edges on the canvas can start to look messy and unprofessional. By simply adding four strips of MDF or wood trim along the edges with nails or screws, any eyesores become instantly concealed.
Origami Paper Wreath
Add a burst of color year-round with this simple paper wreath project.
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Wall Decor With Woven Baskets
Add gorgeous texture and a brilliant blend of color with a few shallow baskets displayed effortlessly on the wall. To copy this look, try hanging the largest basket first, layering in others. Nail each basket to the wall by the basket's center to achieve the overlapping look.
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Framed Textiles
A vintage scarf may be just what you need to brighten your home and add a bit of retro design to your blank walls. Try framing your scarf for an instant statement piece.
Photo Collage
An easy way to make a bold impact is by printing out all your favorite Instagram photos and displaying them in a fun shape, such as the ampersand seen here.
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Wine Cork Wall Art
Start saving up your wine corks to make this simple recycled memo board.
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Gold Leafing
Turn any basic object into a work of art with a gold or silver leaf application. For a high-end metallic finish, all you need are leafing sheets, leafing adhesive and a detail paintbrush. Apply the sheets directly to the objects with a paintbrush dipped into the adhesive, then use the paintbrush to fill in any cracks. For proper display, either place objects inside a cloche, on risers or in an open frame.
Delicate Butterflies
Sweet butterfly wall art mimics the grace and delicacy of the real thing. To create a similar look, use cardstock paper and cut out butterfly shapes in various sizes. Gently fold the wings, and attach to the wall using a small amount of sticky putty.
Colorful Crate Bookshelves
Simple crates become a work of art and unexpected storage with a few coats of bright, colorful paint. Once painted, attach the crates to the wall by drilling a hole in each corner and screwing to the wall.
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Painted Baby Food Hanging Vases
This project is a fun and colorful way to recycle baby food jars. After they are wired together, the jars can be used to add a splash of color and fresh flowers to a plain wall or window.
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Painted Ceiling Medallions
While this stunning display looks expensive, it was actually accomplished using a gorgeous mix of inexpensive ceiling medallions. Once painted in coordinating shades, the lightweight medallions can be attached using velcro or a strong glue.
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Origami Paper Garland
Colorful sheets of origami paper make a striking wall garland when sewn together and hung in a prominent spot, such as above the sofa. Find the full instructions here.
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Cyanotype Sun Print
Try this throwback photo printing process to make your own custom wall art print.
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DIY Yarn and Wire Word Art
Bring personality to your walls with original signage made from floral wire, yarn and wood.
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Art and Craft Ideas for Wall Decoration
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