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DIY Wall Art Projects That Will Transform Your Home on a Budget

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While walking through doors with wall art is a great way to define the personality and vibe of your home, it doesn’t have to be a money grab. Fortunately, with a bit of creativity and even the most basic of materials, you can make some incredible (and to my utmost relief – very affordable) DIY wall art. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, these projects will have you excited to infuse your own special style into your space without blowing your budget.

Why DIY Wall Art?

Cost-Effective: Oftentimes, you will be much cheaper off making your own wall art instead of buying it pre made.

Customizable: They come in a full range of sizes, colors and styles to fit your home’s decor.

Unique: DIY art is one of the best ways to make sure that the art on your walls reflects you, as DIY art is different.

Fun and Rewarding: It’s the process as a creative outlet and if you get to see your work on display, it’s a sense of accomplishment.

  1. Abstract Canvas Art

One of the easiest and most versatile DIY projects is abstract art.

What You’ll Need:

Blank canvas

Acrylic paints

Paintbrushes or sponges

How to Create It:

Select a color palette that matches with your room.

You can lay colours on canvas with brushes or sponges. Luckily you don’t need to worry about perfection: abstract art prides itself on being spontaneous.

Paint texture from previous layers with a credit card or layer different techniques to add texture.

Allow the canvas dry and dangle it in a noticeable spot for a distressed, advanced bit.

  1. Framed Fabric Panels

Turn old fabric into wonderful wall art.

What You’ll Need:

Use fabric scraps (I recommend bold prints or patterns)

The other is wooden frames or embroidery hoops.

Scissors

How to Create It:

Tighten the fabric across a frame or a hoop and fix it there.

Cut all excess fabric from the ends.

Display several frames in a gallery wall fashion or one single large piece for maximum effect.

  1. Nature-Inspired Art

Bring natural materials in from the outdoors.

What You’ll Need:

Leaf, twig or pressed flower.

Cardstock or watercolor paper

Glue and a shadow box frame

How to Create It:

Place your natural materials on your cardstock. Try out patterns or designs, without gluing.

Glue the pieces and let dry completely.

Place it in a shadow box for a more rustic organic feel.

Cost: You can do it for $10 or less, especially if you gather things from around your backyard.

  1. String Art

Adding string art gives a room that trendy and yet very visual vibe.

What You’ll Need:

Wooden board

Nails

Embroidery thread or yarn

Hammer

How to Create It:

Simple design (heart, star, or word) draw or print onto wood.

Space nail heads evenly across the borderline of the layout, hammering them.

Dismount the paper and weave string or yarn around the nails to fill in the pattern.

Mount finished for a textured dimensional piece.

  1. Painted Wooden Signs

Custom painted wooden signs add a rustic or farmhouse feel to just about any space.

What You’ll Need:

Wooden planks or pallets

Their images may be hand drawn with stencils or freehand lettering.

Acrylic paint

Optional, sandpaper for a distressed look.

How to Create It:

Sand the wood so it’s smooth or not smooth for a weathered look.

Paint quotes, designs or patterns onto the wood with stencils.

Hang the sign or lean it on a shelf after the paint has dried.

  1. Photo Collage Wall

Make precious memories become art.

What You’ll Need:

Printed photos

Were frames, washi tape, or a photo grid.

(Optional) Clips or string lights.

How to Create It:

Your photos could be in a grid or in a collage pattern.

Frames make for a polished look, or simply secure with washi tape for a laid back feel.

To add a little extra charm, hang photos on the string with clip or string together with string lights.

  1. Ombre Wall Hanging

Add some color and a fun, textured hanging with a DIY ombre hanging.

What You’ll Need:

Yarn or macramé cord

A wooden dowel or branch

Scissors

How to Create It:

Use 1 strand each of your chosen colours and cut them into equal lengths; keep aside. Then on the dowel string the fringe by tying each strand.

And dye the ends of the yarn in the fabric dye to get an ombre effect.

Hang it to dry and use it as a soft, artistic addition to your wall.

  1. Geometric Tape Art

Make designs with paint and tape that use modern and geometric forms.

What You’ll Need:

Painter’s tape

Canvas or wall space

Paint in various colors

How to Create It:

Paint patterns on the canvas or on the wall using painter’s tape to get beautiful geometric patterns.

Use tape to tape off areas you want in one colour and paint over them. Keep painting until you have filled them all in.

After the paint dries, peel the tape off to expose the lines were popped.

Final Thoughts

Making DIY wall art is a fabulous means of sprucing up your home on a budget and bringing a bit of home, and creativity, into your world. These are simple, customizable, and rewarding projects from string art to abstract canvases. You can creare gallery wall art of top artists of the world  , creating wall art that not only becomes part of your home’s décor, but one that tells your story.

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