Pizza Pan Flag Wall HangingI saw this on Hometalk and did my best to embellish it a bit to make it my own. With a Dollar Tree pizza pan and my own supplies, this came out super cute IMHO!! Hope you like it!
Shadowbox DisplaysWhat to do with keepsakes? This easy crafting project is a matter of artistic presentation in a shadow box.
Faux Antique Window ShelfI have seen a lot of old window panes used for wall decor, but since I didn't want to pay the price of purchasing an antique one, my husband made this one out of scraps of wood to make it look like an old window pane. I gave it a distressed look and added decor.
Wooden Stick Flag and StarsI have wanted to make one of these using paint stir sticks for a while now. I have always known that paint stirrers are so versatile. I just needed the sticks and the paint and the time. I hope you like it.
Fun Mirror with BarrettesThis is a fun craft to do with the kids, as long as an adult supervises the hot glue gun! With a round mirror and 3.00 in barrettes, you too can have this cute mirror.
Hanging Initial Letter DecorHere is an inexpensive decor piece you can make for your office, bedroom, or child's room. It is very simple to make and adds a nice touch to your personalized space.
Yarn Wrapped FrameI made this from a wooden frame and some of the prettiest yarn I have ever seen. I hope you like it.
Wooden Quilt Patterned Barn StarA short time ago I was trolling Pinterest and found this great barn star wall hanging. I though to myself this looks easy enough to make (we all like easy). So off to the lumber yard I went and bought an 8' 1x4 board. Not knowing the exact measurements I just guessed. NOTE: you can make this any size you want.
Stencil "Home" ArtDo you subscribe to any magazines? I received a San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyle magazine and they have beautiful photos in it. The front and back cover of this magazine is printed on quality glossy paper. I wanted to recycle the back photo, so I turned this into wall art for display. I like to switch up my home decor and this is my current piece I have on the wall.
Dreamcatcher with Wooden BeadsAdd a nice decor touch to you room/home with a custom dreamcatcher. Don't have an embroidery hoop on hand? No problem, you can use plant wire or any sturdy gauge wire and then hand form the wire into a circular shape.
Home Sweet Home Framed Leaves Wall HangingFrom our first flower bouquet in our home, I saved the flower fillers caspia and Israeli ruscus green. I actually visioned the greenery combo pressed between glass, but it was harder than I thought. Then, I compromised and came up with this, framed leaves with a cute sign that reads Home Sweet Home. This frame is being hung in our living room.
Paper Flower Wall DecorBeautifying your home isn't really that expensive. If you are saving money just find the cheapest material such as floral wrapping paper or anything colorful you can find around.
Spring Colored Bunny WreathI found this cute bunny at a thrift store, and had the wreath form and all the rest at home. Every pastel color is represented here and I hope you like it!
Making a Mural from BeansI was cleaning out my pantry and found tons of really old bags of dried beans with very little left in them. Even though they were dated, and some rather dusty, they looked pretty in their natural colours, side by side. I decided to turn them into this mural for my kitchen. To make this, you just need some paints that are close in colour to your beans.
Embroidery Hoop Pet ArtI wanted to do something for our pet (Tyler). Often we decorate our home for different holidays, this time and for now on, we will include Tyler's corner, with a little art of his own! This can be made with very little and can be interchangeable with different fabric pieces and it is washable.
Colored Paper Triangle Wall DecorThese are cute, fun and easy to make. Using household items or a quick trip to the store this can be a really cheap craft while still looking store quality.
Bejeweled MirrorI just put this in the fair, so keep your fingers crossed!
Honeycomb Shadow ShelfI made this mini shelf out of popsicle sticks with the intent to display mini figurines sent to me by my Japanese pen pal. When placed next to a window or lamp, it casts wonderful dimensional shadows, really showing off what's on display. This is a great craft for all ages.
Recycled Cardboard Ring and Yarn DreamcatcherThis is a really cute dreamcatcher you can make for your wall decor, or to give as a present to someone special.
Skewer and Bottle Cap Starburst ArtI love starburst contemporary art. I made this piece with wooden skewers and bottle caps. This is easy to put together and incredibly cost effective.
Scrabble Nine Patch Shadow BoxThis is just a cute way to use faux fabric paper, a wood box, and Scrabble tiles.
Yarn and Nail Wall-Hanging VaseI made this wall-hanging flower vase out of a wooden cutting board that was a bit too banged up to use in the kitchen any longer. I painted mine. I created a mason jar template and traced it with some wire nails, wrapped yarn around the nails, then filled the jar with flowers.
Vintage Mixed Media Framed RosesI am in the process of adding a few new elements to my home décor. The challenge is to try and upcycle old items, without breaking the bank in the process.
Monogram Initial Picture Frame ArtI made this monogram initial picture frame for friend who is expecting. I thought it would be a nice simple pre-Mother's Day gift. This technique can be used for party accents, weddings, and home decor.
Bandana ButterflyHere is a way to make cute butterflies using bandanas. I came up with this idea after thinking how pretty and colorful bandanas are just like butterflies.
Inexpensive Ribbon WreathCan you believe this wreath was made with just a paper plate, ribbon and some spare floral decor I had?
Fall ScrollsA really cute easy scroll for fall. You can use these same methods for other sayings or patterns. I think it is so versatile you could make and give them as gifts. Easy to make, but yet pretty when finished.
The Little Shelf Unit That CouldI am not sure what this was, but it will never be that again. I bought it for .29 at a tag sale and have been meaning to renovate it for about 9 months.
Pennant Flag Wall DecorHere is a very inexpensive, easy to make pennant flag wall banner decor for a kids room, nursery, or playroom. It is safe to hang on the wall and is made with just felt!
Pennant Flag Kids Room DecorPennant flag decor for a baby/kid's room is very popular and trendy right now. On handcrafted websites these flags range in price anywhere from $20+ and up. Why buy them when you can make your own less expensively. All you need are different pieces of felt and glue that adheres well on felt.
Barn Wood ShelvesBarn wood is a very cheap and inexpensive wood to use for many household projects. It also can give a different look to anything that you build. Here I created a DIY trophy shelf. Overall it displays my trophies beautifully!
Popsicle Stick Wall ArrowThis is a project for making an arrow wall hanging from Popsicle sticks, held together with hot glue. It is easy to make and fun to hang in a bedroom and paint the colors that complement your room.
Mirror Mirror on the WallWith some mirror pieces, skewers, glue, and gems you can make this homage to the 70s decor.
Charming Lucky HorseshoeThis is a pretty wall decoration for a home and particularly nice for a house warming or anniversary gift!
Baking Pan ChalkboardI took an old baking pan and painted it with chalkboard paint. Then I painted the handles that have holes and around the edge with a nice red color. I tied a pretty ribbon out through the holes and used whimsical tape to make a border at the top and bottom.
Niffty Knitter ClockWith just 7 items, you can make this fun clock. It's a great project for kids, with adults supervising the glue gun.
Natural Wood Photo DisplayI was given long wood planks with bark attached to the sides. I decided to make photo displays out of them after I cut the planks down to a manageable size.
Domino ClockHere is a way to turn dominoes into an inexpensive and fun clock.
Framing an Embroidered Dish TowelIf you're like me, you grew up with aunts and grandmothers who embroidered things like cup towels and pillowcases. And, if you're like me, you probably leave them in the drawer while you use a terrycloth towel.
Romantic Framed Wedding Song LyricsI saw this idea on Pinterest quite a while ago and loved it. I finally made it and it was pretty easy. The supplies were minimal and it was inexpensive to make. Plus, I love how simple but elegant it is. I think this would make a great gift for someone's anniversary or a post-wedding gift.
"Love" Letters Framed ArtI saw something very similar to this in a store and fell in love with it. I almost paid $15 for it, too. Then I realized that I could probably make it. I'm glad I tried because I can make lots of them for friends and family. It can be customized with anyone's name or special details.
Wall Hanging From Old Screen DoorI have a very large wall space in my kitchen which is hard to decorate, because of the size and the placement of other things in my kitchen, such as doors, light switches, etc. I have displayed scattered baskets for many years, but decided I needed a change.
Googly Eye LetterI wanted to make a gift for a friend who loves goggly eyes as much as I do. I decided to decorate a wooden letter with goggly eyes and make it into a wall hanging. :)
Homemade Growth ChartI wanted to have a growth chart that I could use from birth to adulthood for our kids. Many of the ones you can buy only go through 5 ft. tall.
Recycle Magazines Into Wall ArtUnique art work created with pages from magazines.
Making a Shadow BoxI knew that I needed something on one of my walls so I went to the garage and found 1/2 inch by 4 inch lumber. I cut the size box that I wanted and glued it together.
Bark Covered Picture FrameThis is simply a wall hanging for home decor using an old picture frame without glass.
Floral Fan Pin or Wall HangingYou can give two gifts at once with this fan by secretly putting a pin in it.
Two Pictures in OneThis is a neat way to display two favorite photos in the same picture.
Hand-Painted Key HolderSometimes, our house feels like the "Lost-and-Found Department" of a nearby shopping centre. Everyone's keys are missing and after a thorough search, the keys usually turn up in the most unexpected places. Here is a nice key holder that one can make.
Craft Project: Fabric and Photo Wall DisplayUsing discarded upholstery fabric, a clearance sale frame, felt, and printer fabric, I created this quilt-inspired wall art.
Button and Fabric Wall HangingWith some round disks, buttons, a drill, and a wooden placard, you can make this wonderful wall hanging for a gift or to keep.
Old World "Stucco" WallsAfter putting up with dark paneled walls I busted loose and covered them with tissue paper. This is how I did it. It is a long process so I suggest you do one wall at a time.
Making a Fabric Wall HangingAre you having a hard time with trying to decide what to place on your wall in your open foyer? Or even just on a long wall? I have the solution for you!
Wallpaper BookcaseA "fool the eye" bookcase made from wallpaper borders. Depending on the size you want your bookcase, cut the border featuring books into pieces of equal length. For the "shelves", cut the wood grain border into narrow strips.
Stenciled BordersI stenciled a border in the living room instead of using a wall paper border.
Raised Stenciling With SpackleFirst, make sure wall is clean or painted the color you wish. Position the stencil to your taste. Decide if you want to use colorant to your joint compound or spackle or if you want to paint it after it is done.
Berry WreathsThese beautiful wreaths are very popular where I live and can be used year after year. They also make nice gifts. It's a simple project and you need no special talent.
Personalized Name Decoration for NurseryI'm not particularly crafty, but at the end of my pregnancy, I suddenly decided I had to have something with my daughter's name or initials in her room. I didn't like the style or cost of wooden letters, so I made my own wall art while I was off work, waiting for my due date.
Tatami Wall HangingNatural materials give your rooms a comfortable, casual feel that's in keeping with today's lifestyle. Bamboo and reeds have a long tradition in Oriental and Polynesian design. They're used to make floor mats, wall hangings, and screens.
