DIY Wall Art

3 quick and easy ways to create your own masterpiece.

Self Adhesive Wall Decals (image above)

What You'll Need:

  • Set of decals (we like velocityartanddesign.com)
  • Dry cloth

    Directions:
    1. Find the wall that you think needs a facelift. (A smooth surface works best, so avoid stucco.)
    2. Sweep the spot with a dry cloth to make sure you are working with a totally dust-free and clean area.
    3. These decals are a cinch and work like temporary tattoos so simply peel and adhere the birds on the walls.
    4. Don't stress it if you don't like where they've landed, these birds are reusable.

    Note: Be sure to read all directions. Some decals are one time use only.


    3-D Wall Applications

    What you'll need:
    • Drycloth
    • Set of wall applications (we like the white hexagons at wallter.com)
    • Tape measure or ruler
    • Level
    • White paper
    • Pencil
    • Tape
    • Spray paint (we chose black)

    Directions:
    1. We spray painted half of our applicants in black to mix for a mod look to the white.
    2. Select a smooth surface that you think could use a little added texture. Once decided, wipe down the wall with your cloth so that it is completely clean and dry.
    3. Measure the space you'll be covering.
    4. Since these applications are not reusable, you'll want to take time and care for picking the spot and the pattern.
    5. We suggest laying the applications on a piece of white paper on a flat surface. Trace the shapes with pencil, cut them out, and then hang them in the intended spots on the wall. This way you experiment with how different shapes, sizes and color combos will work together.
    6. Once ready, peel the adhesive from the back of the applicants and stick on wall.

    Stretched Fabric

    What You'll Need:
    • 12 stretchers (4 per canvas)
    • 3 pieces of fabric
    • staple gun
    • iron
    • scissors
    • We purchased a complete kit at Textile Arts that comes with stretchers and fabric txtlart.com

    Directions:
    1. Iron your fabric pieces and set aside.
    2. Take 4 of the 16' stretchers and create the frame by linking them together. They fit like a puzzle.
    3. Lay framework on top of the fabric, with the design facing down.
    4. Begin stapling. Start in the center on any side and use about 3 staples (2 inches apart) in each direction.
    5. Pull the fabric, making it as taut as possible. Move to the opposite edge. Repeat for all sides.
    6. Fold at the corners and staple one on top of the other. Cut off extra fabric.
    7. Repeat for smaller frames. Hang together.

  • -- Krissy Tiglias

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