I love low cost DIY decor. This project from Carol at Frugal Life Project (which is about saving money and having fun – lots of great tips!) created a really pretty wall collage. Here is her post:
Cool Dollar Store Wall Art!
I love all the wall tiles you find these days. They inspired me to make some of my own and it was super duper simple and inexpensive! This is the finished project. Let me show you how I did it!
I found these canvases at Dollar Tree. They aren’t really my style – but for a dollar each, I knew they soon would be! If you can’t find these exact canvases, look for small wood plaques – those would work for this project as well. They will probably have some less than attractive paintings on them, but just ignore that and envision what they will look like after using your creative touch!
I spray pained the edges brown. Black would work well also.
Then, I cut pieces of scrapbook paper the same size as the canvas. Using regular glue (because that’s what I had), I glued the paper to the canvas and smoothed out the top using a credit card.
I sanded the edges to create a smoother surface and then finished each canvas off with a spray coat of crystal clear enamel.
I used these Command Damage-Free Hangers – which I love! I didn’t feel like putting a ton of holes in the wall. Plus, these make it VERY easy to reposition – or change the artwork in a few months.
Ta Da! What do you think?
I think it’s super cute, Carol! Your tutorial makes it look so easy. A great inexpensive and pretty wall decor! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Those are the cutest things I've seen in a long time!!! I will have to try them too.
Oh these are wonderful! I think they would be perfect with inspirational quotes, bible verses or Children's names or initials stamped on them too. I am heading straight to the Dollar Tree!
CUTE!
I like it! It looks like a quilt
Those are cute! Love the idea. I actually have 3 of these canvasses in my craft stash. I just haven't had time to do anything with them. Great idea!
I love it. I am getting ready to re-do my bedroom and this will be perfect for wall art.
I love this. I just purchased some canvases that are in need of a makeover. This is an adorable idea.
What a great idea! I had bought a "window styled" vinyl cling that seperated into 9 frames that just ended up peeling off my walls in all this humidity. This is much better and so CHEEP! Love it! Nice job and thanks for the inspiration.
Love this! I've seen those canvases at Dollar Tree. Love the use of command hooks, which makes this a great project for wall art in a dorm or apartment.
Love it!! I have to try this out!
Thanks for showing my tutorial. I hope lots of you will try it – super easy and it will look great on your wall!
How adorable! I love this idea! It looks fantastic and so much fun to do!
LOVE IT!!!! I have so much scrapbooking paper that I love but can't bring myself to use…now I can just look at it! Thank you this is a great idea!
How great! I love the papers!!
Hugs, Lisa
way cool idea!! Looks like a million bucks :).
That is the cutest wall grouping that I have seen in a long time. I love it!!! And your choice of papers is wonderful. I can't wait to give this a try. Thanks for sharing your idea. Love & blessings from NC!
Wow!! Great idea!! I would have never thought of anything this crafty. Thanks for sharing!
LOVE IT!!! SO neat! I have just the place for it. Plus I am going to make some for a friend of mine that is re-doing her son's room in a sports theme. Perfect!