DIY wall art

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To be an artist for a day is an opportunity we should all give ourselves. The first thought is: I can do it! 

We'll show you how to make some great wall art to decorate your home in a simple, creative, fun and economical way. You will get some unique pieces and be proud to say their author’s name!

Even if you are not meant for drawing or painting, think that there are other ways to make some really interesting and unique wall art pieces...

1. Fabric

You can do this kind of wall art two ways: just place a piece of fabric inside a frame or use a stapler to attach the fabric to the structure of a canvas or rack

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2. Buttons

Try using some simple objects, like colorful buttons, to make some interesting pieces. Cut out the shape of a letter, draw it on the base of the frame and glue the buttons within the limit of the letter.

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Unleash your imagination and use buttons to create other shapes... 

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3. Paper cutouts

Gather some colorful pieces paper or newspaper, cut out simple figures, such as hearts or circles, and glue them to the frame base. You can choose not pasting the shapes entirely or overlap a few.

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4. Cutlery

An easy and funny suggestion is to glue some cutlery at the base of a frame without glass. You can leave them in natural colors or spray them. This will give a twist to your dining area!

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5. Silhouettes

Take a profile picture, cut out its outline and paint it black. Once it’s dry, you can paste it to a paper base with a colorful pattern. Put it in a frame and admire the final result!

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6. Shoes

If you are looking for truly unique wall art, try using unexpected items, such as shoes, and put a frame around them. Imagine having your child growing process displayed to the wall through their shoes!

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7. Pattern message boards

You can also make your notebook into a decorative item, and far more interesting. Just place a piece of paper, with a pattern that you like, into a frame with glass front, and put it in a handy place. By using a marker, you can leave messages and point out your daily tasks in a unique and aesthetically appealing way!

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8. Rubber bands

Still within the utilities framework, you can make some useful wall art frames to display postcards, pictures, messages or even bigger objects. Just nail some rubber bands or strings to the structure a canvas, stretch them and use them as support for various items. You can also cross the strings between them to creating some interesting effects!

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As you see, it's easy, entertaining and cheap to redecorate your home ... Enjoy your holidays and dedicate to your home a little bit of your time!