11 DIY Wall Art Ideas To Try

If you are considering dabbling in a do it yourself project for home decor, wall art is a great place to start.  It is fairly easy to find inexpensive options for creating interesting pieces and if you don’t like how your project is turning out, you can either rework it or try something else without losing a big chunk of change. These DIY wall art ideas will give you some inspiration.

Typically when you think of wall art, the first thing that comes to mind is a photo or painting.  However, I am going to show you several creative options using all types of different media and textures.  From nature to vintage finds and even throw away items, there are all kinds of great ideas for DIY wall art.

DIY Wall Art

Rework Thrift Store Mirrors

This first idea is a little more traditional but it is so easy and looks great.

Everything for this ensemble was done inexpensively.  The reworked mirrors were thrift store finds that were given a fresh look with white paint.  Simple white matted frames surround the mirrors.  The skeleton keys, in this example, were hand sketched.  However, you could easily find an image on-line and print it off.

Put An Old Window On The Wall

I am a big fan of using old windows and just love the twist on this DIY wall art.

When you can find an old window with lots of panes and the glass all in tact, you just have to use it to showcase pictures!  This project goes one step further by adding fun words and flowers.

Create A Magnetic Scrabble Board For The Wall

Some wall art is meant for fun and games.

Use a section of sheet metal to create a fun magnetic board.  It gets even more interesting when you use Scrabble tiles as the magnets!  The oil rubbed bronze finish on the frame trim and the book pages adhered to the metal give a nice shabby chic style.

DIY Scrabble Wall Art

I also like this other take on Scrabble wall art.

Just some wood squares, stencils and black paint can give you a very fun look!

Apply Fun Fabric To A Wall

If you want to create art on an entire wall, you may want to try a project like this.

Although it looks like writing on the wall, it is actually fabric that has been applied with spray starch.  When you no longer want the design, the fabric simply peels off!

And remember I talked about wall art from throw away items?

Create Cube Wall Shelves From Shoe Boxes

Can you believe that these snazzy wall cube shelves are made from none other than shoe boxes?  Quite affordable I’d say!

This next one is a project I can’t wait to try.

Make Reverse Stencil DIY Wall Art

Mod podge an image to canvas like newspaper, a poster of any kind, wrapping paper, etc…Stick vinyl letters onto the paper to spell out a message.  Paint over the entire canvas in your desired color.  Let dry and then peel off the vinyl letters.

Spell Out A Message With Wooden Letters

Another way to spell out a message is to use wooden letters.

You can buy wooden letters and canvas at any craft store.  Painting the wall art all one color makes a very uniform design.

Or, you can use large letters and spell out one word for your whole wall art.

I love the rustic look of the plywood squares.  Large wooden letters are just applied to each plywood square and lined up to spell out the word “dream”.  You can decorate with stain, paint, paper and mod podge, or stamps.

DIY Wall Art With License Plates

I’ve been known to collect a few license plates!  This is a fun way to display them and create some interesting wall art at the same time.

Decorate A Wall Canvas With Branches

And finally, it just doesn’t get any cooler than this.

Decorating a canvas with branches, moss and lights is a great way to add natural texture and light to your home.