Whether you're moving to a new place or just think it's time to spruce up your walls, you don't have to spend a ton of money to get some great art. These easy and cheap wall art projects will have your house or apartment brimming with beauty!
Spray Paint Leaves
Leaf patterns are always a calming presence. You can easily add them to your walls by just collecting leaves or plants you like and using two tones of spray paint.
Thumbtack Design
It may be made from thumbtacks, but this art idea is far from tacky. Use a bunch of gold thumbtacks to create a unique and clean design.
Wine Corks
This one is perfect for anyone who’s been known to down their fair share of
Scotch Tape Is Your Best Friend
Clean, geometric patterns fit into any decor, and they are simple to achieve with
Framed Scarves
This is such an easy way to get great wall art that you probably haven’t thought of before. Turn your old scarves into great art just by framing them.
Paint Chip Art
Paint chips aren’t just good for checking color, you can also use them to make some creative wall art. Cut them into hearts, feathers, or any other shape you like to make some unique rainbow designs.
Canvas Cut-Out
Who says you need paint to turn a blank canvas into a work of art? Replace your paint brush with an X-ACTO knife and make a clean pattern that can stand alone on your wall.
Easy Initial Painting
Craft stores sell vinyl stick-on letters. Simply attach the letter of your choosing to a painted canvas and paint over it another colors. Unstick it to reveal your initial.
Melted Crayons
A super simple way to turn a blank canvas into a cascading rainbow is by using crayons in a totally new way. Glue a row of crayons to the top of the canvas and use a hair dryers to make them melt.
Crayon And Watercolor
This is a great trick for children and adult artists alike. Crayon resists watercolor, so draw a design or a picture in crayon and then go over or fill it with watercolor for an interesting and vibrant portrait.
Mixed Media
Combine photos and art to really make a room pop. Try painting wooden blocks and using Mod Podge to stick small black and white pictures onto them.
Block And Rope Stamps
A simple way to get artsy lines is to wrap some thin rope around a wooden block and press it into some paint. Create a tile pattern by tilting it 90 degrees each time you stamp.
Tissue Paper Designs
Got some colorful tissue paper lying around? Use some scissors and Mod Podge to transform it into simple but playful wall art. Be careful when adding the Mod Podge to the tissue paper, as it can easily tear.
Lipstick Print
Forget making art with your hands; rely on your lips! If you have a varied lipstick collection, pucker up and use the different colors to easily make some cute, kissing art.
Lemon Stamps
All you need is some paint and some lemons for a super easy stamp pattern. The result is a rustic and homey design.
Map Cut-Outs
Show your hometown pride by cutting out the states you’ve lived in and framing them. Adding a small heart over the city is another good touch.
Metallic Sheets On Leaves
An industrial take on nature is the perfect autumnal addition to your wall. Simply lay an array of leaves on a wooden block and wrap the whole thing in thin metallic sheets.
Lace Paint
Simply spray paint a canvas over some pieces of lace for a simple but elegant pattern.
Clipboards
Not only is hanging clipboards on your wall a cute and unique idea, but it could also be great for organization. Paint some boards and hang them by your workplace, or decorate them with letters and rearrange them every so often to spell new words.
CD Case
In this digital age, CD cases are becoming antiques. Put them to good use by printing out a large picture and cutting it into even squares that can slip into the CD covers.
String And Spray Paint
Make an interesting design by wrapping string around a canvas, spray painting it, and removing the string.