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How To Make DIY Wall Art on a Budget (In Any Prints!)

I’m back with another update on my experiment with crafting with my extra printed fabrics and old frames and turn them into a work of wall art!

Now that we are in self-isolation, we are looking for ways to keep us busy thus, it is always a nice time to be creative, at the same time not spending both your arms and legs.

You see, I always love fine arts. Each time I travel, museums and galleries are always on top of my list.

I wish I was born millionaire so I can get the best wall art for my home!

And since I’m no millionaire, I must use my crafting skills to satisfy my art gratification, without spending a lot of extra cash.

Thinking of updating your bare wall while in self-isolation?

Read on and learn my simple tutorial on how to upgrade your wall using simple materials.

Printed fabrics are one of my favorites. Every design makes me happy and helps me more creative, it’s fun to wear and use for crafting, and the possibilities are unlimited. While I’m here in Melbourne, I decided to visit one of the famous crafting shops called Spotlight where they sell tons of printed fabrics for any purposes. I bought some few meters (since I don’t have materials available in our Melbourne home). But you have extra fabric at home, or unused printed fabric that your friends can donate so you wouldn’t have to spend.

That rose printed frames above are one of my recent DIY, which perfectly gives colors to my bare wall. Then I added that acrylic painting made by my little friend. Then I added some plants at this corner to make our home more inviting.

MATERIALS YOU NEED:

- Printed fabrics (any colors and designs that make you happy!)

- Old wall frames (or old canvas with frame)

- A pair of scissors

- Measuring tape

- Cardboard

- Fabric glue

You can use any size of frames that would fit your wall.

HOW TO:

1. Lay flat the fabric on your table and start measuring the fabric that would fir to your frame. Remember to allow 2-inches of allowance.

2. Place the fabric on the frame, then secure it with cardboard and fabric glue. If you don’t have fabric glue, masking tape will do. Just do it neatly.

3. If you have extra gift-wrapping paper, use it to neatly secure the backside.

If you don’t have a glass frame, you can use an old cork board, or an old canvas and follow the same procedure above.

Just make sure that you use a thumbtack or an industrial stapler to secure the fabric on the canvas frame.

Voila!

You can make as many as you like. There are many themed printed fabrics available. You can choose for Disney prints for your little niece, or a Harry Potter insignia prints for your little brother.
It is easy to make and cheaper than buying brand-new wall art.

Here’s another tip: If one day you felt that you need to change your wall art, just replace it with new fabric and turn the old one into pillowcases, or maybe a cool shopping bag!

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#DIYFriday One thing that is missing at this crazy heat is a pleasurable time in the pool. But sunburn isn't the accessory I want to wear, hahaha. So I am now enjoying the cool AC and do my crafting. Yesterday, I dropped by at @spotlightstores and grabbed some textiles for my project. I got lots of unused poster frames here at home, and I reckon to repurpose them instead of throwing them into the tip (which will cost me additional fee). Well, this fabric designed by Australian designer Ellie Whittaker is such an eye candy, isn't it? Now I have a fabulous new artpiece for our lounge room. More details soon at www.forurbanwomen.com . . #blogger #diyblogger #diyers #warragulblogger #bloggerph #aussielife #fabric #diyprojects #diyhomedecor #diyinspiration #diycrafts #diyideas #diylife #showuswhatyouremaking

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