Skills Required: Beginner. If you can use a punch and a paintbrush, you can do this project. It’s pretty perfect for beginning Mod Podgers.

You know those paint chips you grab “just to see the colors in better light” and then somehow end up with 20 in your purse? Yeah, me too.

They’re the free souvenir of every home improvement store paint trip – and if you’re anything like me, you probably have a little stack of them tucked in a drawer, waiting for their true calling. Well, today’s the day they go from hardware-store afterthought to modern DIY wall art.

(PS: if you feel weird about taking the current chips, ask them for ones they’re going to throw out for discontinued colors. You can save them from being thrown in the trash!)

This project is super easy, super satisfying, and the kind of craft that makes people say, “Wait—you made that?” It’s colorful, geometric, and surprisingly chic.

Even better? You probably already have everything you need to make it happen, especially if Mod Podge and craft paint are regulars in your crafting rotation.

I already had the Podge and the paint, and my chips were from a painting project where I painted a bunch of different wood panels. I didn’t know what I was going to do with them, but I loved the idea of turning them into something visual and textural.

I actually tried this project on canvas first and it was a total disaster. The canvas was too flexible, and nothing I did made the paint chips stick.

It wasn’t until I tried it on a wood panel that I got the chips to stick properly. And honestly, I love the wood panel. It’s pretty unique!

This project is also one of my favorites because it’s completely customizable. Want bold, primary colors? Go for it. Prefer soft neutrals or ombré vibes? The world is your oyster.

And because you’re working with simple supplies like paint, Mod Podge, and a wood surface, you can size it up or down depending on your space.

I will be honest that if you choose to go for a larger wood panel, I’d try a smaller one first. There’s a trick to the paint chips (which tend to curl). You’ll want to do a test run before committing to something larger.

Are you ready to try the project? I’m excited to hear what you think! Get the printable how to card below:

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Paint Sample Wall Art

Learn how to make DIY wall art using paint swatches and a wood canvas! This is very easy and inexpensive home decor.

Course Wall Art

Prep Time 45 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Dry Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 1 piece

Cost $10

Equipment

• 1 Circle punch(es) 1 3/4"
• Paintbrushes
• Brayer

Ingredients

• 1 Wood panel 9 x 12
• Craft paint
• Paint chips
• Mod Podge Satin
• Wax paper

Instructions

• Punch out several circles from the swatches. Arrange the dots on the wood canvas and take a pic using your cell phone (so you can remember your layout). Transfer the circles to a separate surface.
  
• Paint the wood panel with the color of your choice. Let dry and give a second coat. Let dry completely.
  
• Begin to apply the chips to the panel. You're going to apply a medium layer of Mod Podge to the wood, then smooth the chips into the Mod Podge. Brush away the excess. See notes for curling.
  
• Continue applying Mod Podge to the wood and smooth down the chips. Using your fingers helps keep the circles down.
  
• Cover the panel with the chips. As edges of the circles come up, smooth them down with your finger gently.
  
• Once the entire panel is covered with paint chips, smooth anything that's coming up with your finger. Then apply wax paper over the top and roll out with a brayer. Keep doing this until the chips don't come up.
  
• Add a layer of Mod Podge over the top of the paint chips for an even finish and let dry completely before hanging.
  

Notes

Step 1: the number of chips you use will depend on the canvas and size punch you use, but mine used 48.

Step 3: Paint chips tend to curl when an acrylic product is applied. It helps to start out by bending them gently towards the panel so that they’re easier to smooth down.

What do you think about this paint swatch art? Would you make it? Let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other ideas:

Decoupage Napkins on Canvas • DIY Bow Holder • DIY Cork Boards • DIY Photo Mat • DIY Pressed Flowers • DIY Wall Decor • Doorbell Box Cover • Dried Flowers on Glass • Fabric Covered Books • Ice Cream Stick Wall Hanging • Magazine Collage • Photo Wall Collage • Wood Welcome Sign

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If you’re an adult coloring enthusiast (or just have a stash of finished pages with nowhere to put them), this DIY name plaque is the perfect way to turn your artwork into something both beautiful and functional!

Instead of leaving those vibrant, hand-colored designs hidden in a book, why not showcase them as personalized wall decor?

This project is a creative and easy way to customize a name or word using wood letters, Mod Podge, and your favorite coloring pages. The result? A one-of-a-kind piece that blends relaxation with crafty magic!

Whether you’re making one for yourself, a child’s room, or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this project lets you celebrate both your creativity and love for color.

The best part? You get to enjoy the relaxing process of coloring and craft something totally unique at the same time.

Plus, with so many coloring books and letter styles available, the possibilities are endless. Ready to turn your coloring pages into decor? Let’s get started!

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DIY Wooden Name Plaque

Use wood letters and coloring pages to make a cute name plaque! Perfect for wall art.

Course Wall Art

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 1 plaque

Cost $15

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors
• Craft knife
• Brayer optional
• Copier optional

Ingredients

• Weathered wood plaque
• Wood letters spelling the name of your choice
• Coloring book
• Colored pencils
• Mod Podge Hard Coat
• Craft glue

Instructions

• Grab wood letters in the name or initials of your choice. My name is short and sweet! You'll need to choose a plaque that fits the name based on the length.
  
• Begin coloring. You can color the entire page or just enough to cover one of your wood letters. Now – at this point, you have two options. You can color in additional pages and have different designs on your letters, or you can make color copies of the page. I’ll leave that up to you!
  
• Trim the design down around the colored area with your scissors.
  
• Start with one letter at a time. Flip the coloring page over and place a thin layer on the back.
  
• Place a thin layer of Mod Podge on the front of the letter and place down onto the back of the coloring page.
  
• Turn the letter over and smooth. It’s optional to use a brayer, but I love this one! Let your letter dry for 15 – 20 minutes.
  
• Trim off the paper carefully using a craft knife. Repeat with the remaining letters.
  
• Coat the tops of your letters with Mod Podge and let dry. Finish by gluing the letters to the wood plaque, in order. Let dry completely before hanging.
  

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Let me know what you think of this project in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other wall art ideas:

Comic Wall Art • Decorative Letters • Decoupage Napkins on Canvas • DIY Love Canvas • Fabric Canvas Art • Image to Canvas • Instagram Mini Canvases • Junk Mail Art • Magazine Collage • Map Canvas Art • Paint Chip Art • Paint Swatch Art • Photo Booth Canvas • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Photo Wall Collage • Plastic Animal Canvases • Poster on Canvas • Wood Plaque Crafts

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Skills Required: Intermediate. Photo transfer takes a little practice, particularly with learning how much of the paper you can rub off. I’d try a sample project first in case there’s a learning curve for you.

I’m really excited to share with you today, my friends. This is a project I get asked about ALL the time.

Have you ever wanted to turn your favorite photos into custom canvas prints – without the hefty price tag? With just a few supplies and Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium, you can create your own DIY canvas prints right at home!

I recently decided to try this photo transfer to canvas technique with pictures of my cats (because let’s be honest, they deserve their own gallery wall). The process is surprisingly easy and gives your photos a unique, slightly vintage look that stands out from regular prints.

Plus, since you’re transferring the ink rather than adhering paper to the canvas, you won’t have to worry about wrinkles or air bubbles.

The key to success is using a laser print of your photo – don’t worry if you don’t have a laser printer, a quick trip to your local copy shop will do the trick!

After applying the transfer medium, letting it dry, and carefully removing the paper, you’ll be left with a beautiful, professional-looking canvas print. Add a coat of Mod Podge for protection, and you’re good to go.

This technique is perfect for creating affordable wall art, personalized gifts, or even an entire gallery wall of special memories. Once you try it, you’ll want to make more – I know I do!

Keep reading to see exactly how I did it, along with some helpful tips to get the best results. Get the printable how to below:

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Transfer a Photo to Canvas

Learn how to do an image transfer to canvas using Mod Podge photo transfer medium.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 14 hours hours

Total Time 14 hours hours 55 minutes minutes

Servings 1 canvas

Cost $10

Equipment

• Foam brush(es)
• Scissors
• Small bowl of water
• Sponge
• Brayer optional

Ingredients

• Round canvas
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Mod Podge Matte or formula of your choice
• Laserjet photo to fit the canvas
• Parchment paper or wax paper
• Cardstock optional
• Stand template(s) optional

Instructions

• Print out your image to transfer on a laserjet printer. Remember to mirror (reverse) any words so that they are correct when transferring.
  
• Place parchment paper on your work surface. Apply an even amount of photo transfer medium on your printed photo using a foam brush, making sure to cover all the areas of the photo so that they are obscured.
  
• Once your photo transfer medium is applied evenly, smooth the photo onto the canvas, making sure that it is centered. Use a brayer or flat card to ensure all of the image is adhered to the canvas. You don't need to push too hard. Wait for that to dry, about 12 hours per the bottle’s instructions.
  
• Begin removing paper with water and a sponge once the photo transfer medium is dry. Slowly begin rubbing and removing the paper. You will begin to see the image appearing – continue until the paper is removed.
  
• Once the canvas is dry, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge Matte (or formula of your choice) and let it dry.
  
• This step is optional. You can hang your canvas or create a stand using cardstock – I’ve provided a template that you can use with an electronic die cutting machine or you can cut them using scissors. Fold vertically once you have cut it, and use to display your canvas.
  

Notes

Tips for a Successful Transfer:

• Regular copy paper works best—avoid thick or glossy paper, as it will be harder to remove later. You *do not* want to use photo paper.
• Cover your entire image with a thick, even layer of Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium. Any missed spots won’t transfer.
• Don’t try to remove all the paper at once! Do one round, let it dry, then check if there’s still a white paper haze.
• If the image looks cloudy after drying, it means there’s still paper residue. Lightly dampen and rub again.
• Once most of the paper is gone, gently buff the image with a soft cloth to remove any last fibers.
• If you accidentally remove part of the image, don’t panic! You can blend the area with a bit of acrylic paint or distress it intentionally.

Love this home decor idea? Let me know in the comments! Plus check out these other photo transfer ideas here:

Breakfast in Bed Tray • Christmas Napkins • Family Reunion Centerpiece • How to Transfer Photos to Wood • Image to a Wood Block • Inkjet Transfer • Photo Keychain • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Fabric • Transfer to Furniture • Transfer to Glass • Transfer to Metal

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Skills Required: Beginner. It helps to have experience with Mod Podge since maps are thinner and it can be difficult to avoid wrinkles.

I’ll be honest – I’m so old at this point . . . I’m old enough to remember “Trip Tiks” from AAA (Triple A). If you remember Trip Tiks too, perhaps you have fond memories of them as I do.

This was before most people had personal computers, just to set the stage.

Back in the day if you wanted to go on a trip (especially road trips in a car), you’d go to a local Triple A office. You’d meet with an advisor, and in return you’d get a paper map with your trip broken down in to multiple legs., the roads/routes to take (potential construction), gas stops and prices estimated in, a list of sites for stopping off at, etc.

And the maps were coated in highlighter. When you left, you would review your highlighted map with excited anticipation. Oh, the travels you were about to go on!

There’s nothing like holding a paper map in hand. Or displaying one, honestly. It’s pure nostalgia for me, and reminds me of the days I learned to drive. I absolutely love maps – and map crafts. They represent adventure.

If you love travel and a good road trip, this Mod Podge map canvas project is the perfect way to showcase your favorite destinations in a creative, stylish way!

Whether you want to highlight a dream vacation, commemorate a special trip, or celebrate your hometown, this easy craft turns an ordinary map into a meaningful piece of decor.

What makes this project so fun? It’s simple enough for beginners yet customizable to suit any space or style. With just a canvas, a map, and a little Mod Podge magic, you can create a piece that’s sleek and professional-looking – no special skills required!

Plus, the addition of painted wooden letters lets you personalize the artwork with a favorite quote, city name, date, or inspirational phrase.

It could be fantastic handmade gift for adventure-loving friends or family members. And because you can use any map – vintage, road atlas, or even a subway map – the possibilities are endless.

So grab your supplies, pick your favorite map, and get ready to create a piece of decor that’s as unique as your travel memories. I think you’re going to love this project!

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Map Canvas Wall Art

Learn how to make this unique canvas art with a map! It's easy to do, even if you've never crafted before.

Course Wall Art

Keyword map canvas, unique canvas art

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 1 canvas

Cost $2

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Parchment paper
• Mini craft iron

Ingredients

• 1 Canvas(es) 9 x 12
• 1 Map you can typically find some in thrift stores – but Etsy and eBay are a great place to look too! I got a bundle of them for cheap
• Mod Podge Gloss
• 15 Wood letter(s) or saying of your choice

Instructions

• Cover the canvas with a medium layer of Mod Podge. Let dry and repeat. Be sure to get the sides.
  
• Cut the map to fit the canvas. Make sure to test the fit by folding over the sides. Leave excess on the sides for now.
  
• Place the map down on the canvas where you would like it to go. Smooth down. Place a piece of parchment paper on top. Heat the iron up to medium heat, then iron the map down onto the canvas.
  
• Using the scissors, trim the map around the canvas edges, being sure to leave enough to fold over the sides. Then trim squares out of the map at all four corners of the canvas.
  
• Fold the edges of the map over onto the sides of the canvas and crease. Place parchment paper down and iron the side. Do sides one at a time, then let the canvas cool.
  
• Seal the entire map on the canvas with Mod Podge. Let dry. If you find that the map wrinkles at all, wait until it dries to see how bad the wrinkles end up. To remove wrinkles, place parchment paper over the top of the Mod Podge and iron the map again on a low setting.
  
• Gather the wood letters you’d like to use for your saying. Test fit the letters on the front of the canvas, making sure that they fit.
  
• Paint the wood letters with the paint color of your choice. The method I use to paint wood letters: hold onto one half and paint the other side. Let dry. Then repeat, holding the painted side.
  
• Measure the canvas on both sides and make small pencil marks toward the back. Place a piece of painter’s tape across the middle of the canvas. You want the top of the painter’s tape to be right on the middle line. This will help you place your wood letters.
  
• Use the glue to attach one of the words to the canvas, right on top of the line you created with painter’s tape. Space the letters out equally and let dry. Remove the painter’s tape.
  
• Now that you have one word in place, you can glue down the remaining letters to align with the first word you glued. Let dry before displaying.
  

If you are looking for more wall art, check out these ways to Mod Podge a canvas! For more easy craft ideas along the same lines, check out these:

Button Canvas Art • Comic Wall Art • Decoupage Napkins on Canvas • DIY Love Canvas • DIY Quote Art • Doily Wall Art • Fabric Canvas Art • Image to Canvas • Instagram Mini Canvases • Magazine Collage • Map Decoupage Letter • Monogram Canvas • Mount Pictures on Canvas • Nautical Wall Art • Paint Chip Art • Paint Swatch Art • Photo Booth Canvas • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Photo Wall Collage • Plastic Animal Canvases • Poster on Canvas • Scrapbook Paper Art • Watercolor Collage

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Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll be painting on canvas, Mod Podging to seal, then adding your buttons with glue. It’s a relatively easy project.

There’s something about buttons that just makes me happy. Maybe it’s their cute little shapes, the satisfying way they pile up, or how they can turn the simplest craft into something really special.

If you feel the same way, you’re going to love this DIY button canvas art project!

This is an easy and fun way to create custom wall art using buttons in your favorite colors. My version features a circular button wreath with a glittery heart accent, all set against a painted canvas with a clean border.

I went with turquoise (because, let’s be honest, it’s my favorite), but you can switch it up with pinks and reds for a classic Valentine’s Day look with the heart – or any color that fits your vibe.

One of the best things about this project is how simple it is. You don’t need advanced skills or fancy tools—just a blank canvas, some paint, Mod Podge, and a big ol’ pile of buttons.

You’ll create a crisp border with stencil tape, arrange your buttons into a pretty wreath, and add a sparkly heart for a little extra flair. The result? A unique piece of DIY wall art that looks great on a mantel, shelf, or gallery wall.

Ready to tackle this simple idea? Let’s gather those supplies and get started! Get the printable how to card below:

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DIY Button Art

Learn how to make this button canvas art the easy way! Add a simple painted border and then a circle of buttons. Such cute wall art.

Course Wall Art

Keyword button art, button art ideas, button art on canvas, button canvas, button canvas art, button crafts, button wall art, buttons on canvas

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 1 canvas

Cost $5

Equipment

• Paintbrush or spouncers
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Craft knife

Ingredients

• 1 Canvas(es) 10" x 10" square
• Acrylic paint white and turquoise
• FolkArt Extreme Glitter Aqua, optional
• Mod Podge Matte
• Buttons
• Wood heart piece optional
• Craft glue
• Stencil tape

Instructions

• Paint or prime canvas white – or with the color of your choice. Let dry.
  
• Use a ruler, pencil, and stencil tape to make a border. Mine is 1/4" inside the rim of the canvas, and it was 1/4" wide. Mark where the tape should go, then tape just on the outside of the pencil marks. That way, when you paint, you cover the pencil marks.
  
• Use the craft knife to trim the stencil tape inside the border, being sure not to puncture the canvas.
  
• Use a spouncer or paint brush to paint your border. Give several coats and peel up the stencil tape while still wet. Then let the paint dry.
  
• Seal the canvas with a coat of Mod Podge. Let dry.
  
• Use buttons to lay out a circular wreath pattern, then glue down with craft glue and let dry.
  
• If desired, paint a wooden heart with paint and let dry. Add Extreme Glitter to the heart and let dry, then glue to the canvas.
  

Notes

Step 6: If you have shaky fingers like I do, then tweezers help you pick out the tiny buttons and then put them back in (with a dab of glue).

Did you enjoy this button canvas art project? Here are some other ideas you might want to check out:

DIY Love Canvas • Dollar Tree Button Wall Art • Halloween Button Art • Heart Photo Holders • I Love You Decor • Valentine’s Day Wood Decor • Wood Pallet Heart Decor

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Hi, it’s David from Cheltenham Road.

I’ve been wracking my brain to come up with a Father’s Day gift. Of course, being me, I’ve left it to the last minute (it’s how I roll) but I think I’ve got a fun, unique, easy and very affordable wall decor idea dads will love.

My dad has enough books to fill a library, doesn’t wear ties anymore, and probably isn’t in need of any more drink coasters (although some dads whose sons don’t make coasters might check out my Etsy shop if you’re so inclined).

What I did decide is that some personalized wall decor might be fun, and he loves baseball and baseball history. And since I love anything vintage and graphic, I decided this DIY baseball decor could work out great!

I used a vintage ticket design, but you could use anything: other paper memorabilia from a favorite game or concert, perhaps? You could also make a collage of tickets or children’s art, black and white pictures – the sky’s the limit.

This project came together crazy quick, so it’s great if (like me) you’re a bit stuck on selecting a Father’s Day gift idea.

And, best of all!?!!!!

No one will know you only spent a few dollars on this because . . . it looks like . . . A BIG TICKET ITEM! Sorry, couldn’t resist . . . should have, but couldn’t.

Are you ready to give it a try? Get the printable how to card below:

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DIY Baseball Decor

Learn how to make this baseball wall art with a vintage print of a ticket! This is a fun personalized decor gift idea.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 1 piece

Cost $15

Equipment

• Sandpaper or sander
• Foam brush(es)
• Paint roller
• Large plastic tub

Ingredients

• 1 Enlarged print of an old baseball ticket
• 1 piece Medium density fiberboard lumber cut to size: 36" x 10.5"
• Mod Podge Matte and/or Hard Coat
• 1 bottle Craft paint white
• 2 “D” hook hangers

Instructions

• Find the graphic you like. Resize and have printed as an engineering print – 36" x 10.5" size.
  
• Give the board a light coat of white paint. Let dry and then give a light sanding to smooth out bumps and add a bit of distressing.
  
• Soak your print in a container of water for a few seconds. Soaking the paper makes it easier to smooth out with fewer wrinkles.
  
• Apply a medium coat of Matte Mod Podge to the board.
  
• Handling the paper carefully (it's fragile at this point), lay it out onto the board. Use a roller to smooth out air bubbles and squeeze out excess Mod Podge. Wipe away with a brush. Let dry completely.
  
• Sand away the edges for a worn look. Seal the entire piece with two coats of Hard Coat Mod Podge. Let dry.
• Add the hanging D hooks to the back of the board and hang.

Notes

Step 1: After you find a graphic you like, save the resized graphic as a PDF (to guarantee that it prints out at the correct size), transfer it to a thumb drive, and take it to Staples.

At Staples I asked for an “Engineering Print.” Engineering prints are affordable, oversized print outs that are great for graphics. My three foot long print out cost $6, and they did it while I waited.

Step 2: I chose to use Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) for my backer because it is inexpensive and has a super-smooth surface that makes it easy to work with when decoupaging – no splinters or unevenness.

I like working with MDF, but any fairly smooth lumber will work just fine. And if you don’t have access to saws, most lumberyards will happily cut the board to your dimensions.

Step 3: Since this project was so large, I used a plastic bin that I had on hand. I’ve done similar using the kitchen sink or bathtub.

I hope this helps any last-minute gift makers like myself! If you have any questions about my DIY wall decor, fire away – I will monitor the comments section. Also check out these other ideas:

• This Baseball Card Table Uses Simple Supplies!
• DIY Comic Book Coasters Made with Mod Podge
• Make a Faux Leather Frame (With Paper Bags!)
• DIY Lazy Susan from Unlikely Materials (So Easy!)
• DIY Breakfast in Bed Tray for Cozy Mornings at Home

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Skills Required: Beginner. If you’ve never used Mod Podge before, you’ll still be able to achieve this decoupage idea. Be patient and allow proper dry times!

While on a recent trip to Hobby Lobby I found some great pieces of scrapbook paper. I really didn’t feel like they looked like scrapbook paper. They looked more like pictures they would sell there in the home decor section.

So it got me thinking, why not make my own scrapbook paper wall art using them? I even found a cool lobster piece that I will be doing a project for later on!! That’s how this home decor project was born, and you can do it in a few simple steps.

I did a similar wood craft like this for fall using extra pieces of scraps I had. But this time I decided to get a piece of wood cut specifically for this project.

I spent $7.00 on a three foot piece of wood, and had Lowe’s cut it into three 12 x 12 pieces. I was super excited to get home and get crafting!

For this craft you’re going to need:

• Matte Mod Podge
• Wood canvas
• Acrylic paint
• Scrapbook paper
• Mod Podge Brush Applicator

Since I already had my scrapbook paper and wood, I just needed to round up the rest of my supplies. Like my Mod Podge, of course!

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Decoupage Scrapbook Paper on Wood

Learn how to decoupage scrapbook paper to wood – and make wall art. So easy and looks great on the mantel!

Course Home Decor Crafts

Keyword diy scrapbook, diy wall art, diy wall decor with paper, diy wood wall art, easy diy wall art, easy diy wall art projects, how to make wall art, make wall art, scrapbook paper, scrapbook paper crafts, scrapbook paper wall art, wall art

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 25 minutes minutes

Servings 1 wall art

Cost $8

Equipment

• Mod Podge Brush Applicator
• Craft knife optional

Ingredients

• 1 Mod Podge Matte
• 1 Wood canvas or wood piece, 12 x 12
• 1 bottle Acrylic paint
• 1 piece Scrapbook paper 12 x 12

Instructions

• Paint the wood canvas. Only the sides of the wood need to be painted, since the rest will be covered up by paper. Let dry for 20 minutes.
  
• Paint the Mod Podge on the wood, then gently lay the paper down. Smooth out the wrinkles and let dry for 20 minutes.
  
• Add a top coat of Mod Podge and let dry. Trim the excess paper over the edges (if necessary) before hanging.
  

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Now I need to get started on my lobster for the summer (I just LOVE a lobster!). I need to think of something really cool to do with that one!!

Any suggestions?? I’d love to hear them in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other beginner crafts:

• Farmhouse Christmas Sign in Four Easy Steps
• Mod Podge Pictures on Canvas in a Few Easy Steps
• Poster on Canvas with Mod Podge

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Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll be spray painting, Mod Podging, cutting, and applying Mod Podge and Dimensional Magic. It helps to have experience with those mediums before attempting this idea.

A few years ago, I picked up some wall art from the dollar store, and to be honest, it wasn’t great. I wasn’t sure what I’d do with it, so it sat in a drawer for quite a while.

It felt like wasted potential, but I knew there had to be a way to turn it into something better. Eventually, inspiration struck, and I decided it was time to transform that lackluster piece into something worth displaying.

That’s how this quick and inexpensive Dollar Tree wall art project came to life. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and the results look far more expensive than they are. The secret ingredient? Dimensional Magic.

It adds an amazing glossy, professional-looking finish that takes the project to a whole new level. The shine and texture give the artwork a polished, high-end feel that’s hard to believe started as a dollar store find.

If you’re looking for a fun and affordable craft that won’t take much time or money, this DIY Dollar Tree wall decor is perfect for you.

It’s a great way to experiment with your creativity and make something beautiful out of what might otherwise be overlooked. Ready to get started? Here’s exactly how I did it!

You can use any Mod Podge formula for this project depending on the finish you are going for.

What a delightful little picture, don’t you think? How fun (and budget friendly) would it be to do a series of these, with slightly different designs? Next time.

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DIY Dollar Tree Wall Decor

Learn how to make wall art using dollar store supplies! Easy and inexpensive.

Course Wall Art

Keyword diy dollar tree wall art, diy dollar tree wall decor, diy wall decor dollar tree, dollar store diy wall decor, dollar store wall decor, dollar tree diy wall decor, dollar tree wall art, dollar tree wall decor, dollar tree wall decor diy

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 hours hours

Dry Time 12 hours hours

Total Time 15 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 1 piece

Cost $2

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors
• Die cutter or craft knife

Ingredients

• Dollar store wall art
• Mod Podge Matte
• Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
• Spray paint
• Scrapbook paper several sheets, colors and patterns of your choice
• Craft glue

Instructions

• Remove any art or cardboard backer from your frame. You may have to cut into the back with a craft knife to do so. Set the cardboard aside.
  
• Spray paint the frame with the color of your choice. Let dry.
• Place a medium layer of Mod Podge onto the cardboard backer. Smooth down a piece of paper and let dry.
  
• Trim around the cardboard backer with a craft knife or scissors.
  
• Use a die cutter or clip art and a craft knife to cut out your floral shapes – including stems and a vase.
  
• Mod Podge all the flowers, including the stems and leaves, to the backer paper. Let it dry for 15 – 20 minutes and then add the flower pot. Give the entire thing a coat of Mod Podge and then let it dry again.
  
• Add Dimensional Magic on the top of each flower. Work quickly and carefully. Let this dry for 12 – 24 hours.
  
• Add craft glue to the finished frame to glue in the backer paper. Hold down until secure and let dry before hanging.
  

Notes

Tips for working with Dimensional Magic:

• Make sure the substrate underneath is completely dry – or DM can become cloudy
• Do not dry Dimensional Magic under a fan. This can cause it to crack.

Want to see some additional ideas? We’ve got a ton on the blog! Check out our ways to Mod Podge a canvas . . . plus here are some additional projects I think you’ll enjoy:

Button Wall Art • Confetti Letters • DIY Coffee Bar Sign • DIY Quote Art • Doily Wall Art • Fabric Canvas Art • Instagram Mini Canvases • Junk Mail Art • Magazine Collage • Map Canvas Art • Monogram Canvas • Mosaic Art • Paint Chip Art • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Photo Wall Collage • Plastic Animal Canvases • Poster on Canvas • Scrapbook Paper Art • Watercolor Collage

The post Make DIY Dollar Tree Wall Art Featuring Pretty Florals appeared first on Mod Podge Rocks.

Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make this project. You’ll be applying fabric on canvas with decoupage medium, then painting a wood piece and placing it on top.

Hey there! As you may or may not know, I’ve been working on doing some fabric canvas art for my place – inexpensive but cute. I dug through my fabric scraps the other day and found some Denyse Schmidt County Fair fabric.

It turned out there was just enough to cover a 12″ x 16″ canvas, so the wheels started turning. I then looked through my surface bin, and found a wood bird cutout.

Don’t remember when or where I got this particular one, but I’ve seen similar at several craft stores, especially in the seasonal section.

Anyhoo, I completed this canvas project in less than an afternoon. It’s SO easy, even a beginning crafter can do it! Here’s how I made this art with fabric and Mod Podge.

Gather These Supplies

• Canvas, 12″ x 16″
• Mod Podge Gloss (because this is not a heavy wear item and will hang on the wall, you can use this to prepare your fabric too)
• Scrap of fabric to cover canvas
• Wood piece to put on the front
• Acrylic Paint – You’ll obviously want to match your fabric. I used the following:
  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint – Coastal Blue
  • Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – Wedgewood Green
• Flat paintbrush
• Craft glue
• Staple gun or small nails and hammer

One more thing – if you don’t find a wood piece that you like, consider painting something on the front of the fabric using a freezer paper stencil technique. Or you can paint freehand on top of Mod Podge.

Get the printable how to card below:

Print

Decoupage Fabric on Canvas

Learn how to attach fabric to canvas with Mod Podge! Add a wooden embellishment to make fun and unique fabric canvas art.

Course Wall Art

Keyword decoupage fabric on canvas, Fabric canvas art, fabric on canvas, fabric on canvas art, fabric on canvas with Mod Podge, how to adhere fabric to canvas, how to attach fabric to canvas

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 5 hours hours

Servings 1 canvas

Cost $12

Equipment

• Flat paintbrush
• Staple gun or small nails and hammer

Ingredients

• Canvas(es) 12″ x 16″
• Mod Podge Gloss
• Scrap of fabric to cover canvas
• Wood embellishment to put on the front
• Acrylic paint
• Craft glue

Instructions

• Using a brush, paint a light coat of Mod Podge onto your fabric. Allow to dry. This will allow you to cut the fabric like paper without frayed edges.
  
• Paint your wood piece in the colors of your choice. Allow to dry.
  
• Seal the wood piece with Mod Podge and let dry.
  
• Time to attach the fabric to the canvas. I used a staple gun, starting on one edge and stretching the fabric across. My method was bottom, top, then sides. I finished at a corner.
  
• Tuck the corner, trim, and staple. I made "flower" like corners – tucking the two parts under on each side and then folding down. Repeat with the remaining corners.
  
• Use your glue to glue your embellishment onto the canvas. Let dry for several hours before hanging.
  

Notes

Before I use fabric I like to wash and dry it (to remove any sizing). I don’t use fabric softener when I dry it.

If you don’t have a staple gun, you can use small finishing nails and a hammer to attach the fabric in the same manner I did above.

Now that you know how to cover a canvas with fabric, you need more DIY wall art ideas, right? Here are some other cool ideas:

Button Canvas Art • Comic Wall Art • Decoupage Napkins on Canvas • DIY Quote Art • Doily Wall Art • Dress Art • Embroidery Hoop Wall Art • Image to Canvas • Instagram Mini Canvases • Magazine Collage • Map Canvas Art • Monogram Canvas • Mount Pictures on Canvas • Paint Chip Art • Paint Swatch Art • Photo Booth Canvas • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Photo Wall Collage • Plastic Animal Canvases • Poster on Canvas

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Skills Required: Intermediate. You’ll potentially be cutting wood to fit a backer board, so you should have some experience with tools. You should also have experience with Mod Podge so you can attach to wood pieces without wrinkles.

For better or worse, producing the coasters, HOME signs, and other decor items for my business Cheltenham Road creates a lot of scrap wood. I do my best to use every piece but sometimes the random bits pile up.

While perusing a Pottery Barn catalog the other day I saw this piece of wall art:

and being me, rather than thinking “I should buy that!” I totally thought, “I should make that with all the scrap wood!”

I let the idea bounce around in my brain (there’s space) and it kind of morphed into making a piece of dimensional wood art that reflects the places I’d called home over the years – New York, Ohio, California, etc.

You may be thinking, “that’s nice for you David, but I don’t have piles of wood scraps lying around.” But I assure you, a quick trip to Home Depot and their leftover lumber pile would provide you with all the pieces for this scrap wood craft project for just a few bucks.

I started off with a backer board that measured 26″ x 10″, then just played around with random pieces of wood until I found an arrangement that appealed. Here is what I ended up with:

Gather These Supplies

• Backer board size of your choice (mine is 26″ x 10″)
• Random bits of plywood of various shapes
• Smaller scrap wood pieces to use as risers
• 1″ square dowels: two measuring 28″ long and two measuring 10″ long (for the frame)
• Graphics
• Screws
• White paint
• Mod Podge!
• Wood glue

Tools Used

• Electric drill
• Electric sander (sandpaper and elbow grease would also be fine)
• Saw (I had to trim a couple of the pieces of wood for the framing dowels)
• Sharp craft knife
• Paintbrushes

Get the printable how to for this unique project below:

Print

Wood Scrap Art

Learn how to make scrap wood wall art the easy way! Commemorate with your favorite images.

Course Home Decor Crafts

Keyword diy scrap wood art, diy scrap wood wall art, diy scrap wood wall decor, scrap wood art, scrap wood wall art

Prep Time 1 hour hour

Cook Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 5 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 1 piece

Cost $10

Equipment

• Table saw
• Drill and drill bits
• Sander
• Craft knife
• Paintbrush(es)
• Computer and printer
• Pen or pencil

Ingredients

• Wood backer board 26" x 10"
• Plywood random scraps
• Scrap pieces of wood for risers
• 4 1" square dowels 2 (28") and 2 (10")
• Graphics of your choice
• Wood screws
• Craft paint white
• Mod Podge
• Wood glue

Instructions

• Cut the backer board to size, as well as the scrap wood pieces to exactly fit the board. Arrange to make sure the pieces fit.
  
• Print out graphics to fit each piece of scrap wood. My graphics are just old postcards, maps and even a quick internet download of the poster from my favorite movie. Trim to fit.
• Decoupage the graphics onto the wood blocks, one by one. Add Mod Podge to the wood, smooth down the paper on top, and let dry for 15 – 20 minutes. Then apply a top coat and let dry. Repeat and let dry completely.
• Distress edges of the blocks with a sander, gently.
  
• Reassemble the design on the backer board. Leave flat or place wood pieces as risers under some pieces for interest.
  
• Use wood glue to attach all pieces, including the risers, to the backer. Let dry overnight.
• For the frame, I decided that I wanted a basic, rustic look. You will create simple butt joints. Grab the square dowel rods and mark where the pilot holes should go at the end of each piece.
  
• Drill the pilot holes (these will prevent the dowel from splitting while screwing. Then attach the dowel pieces to the frame using the wood screws.
  
• Paint the frame with white paint and let dry before hanging or displaying.
  

Notes

As with all my projects, once it’s done I think of a million different options.

• I used plywood because that’s what I had on hand. Anything sturdy would work for the graphics, even mat board or foam core.
• This might be cool to do for a child – to show their life. You could use photos, report cards, school projects/drawings, favorite book covers (all laser copies of course). It would also be very meaningful Father’s Day gift.
• I left the edges of my graphic panels unpainted. They might look nice painted black – just to emphasize the dimensionality a bit more.
• If you don’t want to deal with as much sawing of wood, you could design the pieces to overlap.
• Ideally you can print the graphics on a laserjet printer. But if you only have inkjet, print them out and spray both sides with a clear acrylic sealer or hairspray. Let dry overnight before decoupaging.

If you have any questions about this scrap wood art, leave me a comment! I’d also love for you to check out the following projects:

DIY Coffee Bar Sign • Dollar Tree Wall Art • Farmhouse Wall Decor • Magazine Collage • Map Canvas Art • Photo Wall Collage • Plastic Animal Canvases • Ticket Wall Decor • Watercolor Collage

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