I'm really excited about this DIY project I finished last weekend! Like with the DIY Frame Tray I posted last week, this project was born of necessity.
I couldn't find wall art that fit my reading nook decorating so, I decided to make my own!
This DIY Framed Fabric Wall Art project was so easy. About twenty minutes, tops!
Materials for DIY Framed Fabric Wall Art
- 1 large frame (really, any size, to fit your space)
- 1-2" wide fabric strips (long enough to go across your frame; quantity depends on the size of your frame, but probably 10-12 will do)
- Scissors
The trick is to find fabric strips that match your decor. I happen to have tons of pre-cut strips from a box of quilting leftovers, so the major work here was simply to find the colors I wanted.
I decided to go with an ombre look, shading from red to blue to brown - thus incorporating all the colors of my reading nook! I think what made finding wall art so difficult was that I have some teal blue accents mixed in with the reds and browns, which is not that common.
Create your Framed Fabric Wall Art
After finding the strips you want, arrange them in the order you like. Then, open up your frame and lay it glass down.
Now lay your strips down onto the frame (right side down so they will show in the frame!). I thought about sewing the strips together, but really that is not necessary.
After laying all the strips into the frame, replace the backing and secure tightly so the fabric can't move.
Enjoy your Framed Fabric Wall Art!
And that's it! Yes, you're done. Hang your framed fabric, step back, and admire!
Have you ever created your own wall art? What was your method?
I'd love to see a picture of your framed piece. Can you add a picture?
I’m sorry-the photos were all in the post but now they seem to not be showing. I’ll fix that!
What a neat idea. I like the ombre look!
What a neat idea. I like the ombre look!
Oh I love it! I've done some wall art - using scrapbook paper!
Oh I love it! I've done some wall art - using scrapbook paper!
I LOVE that! I really love that it's a No Sew Craft! Makes it easier to do with the kids (I think we may do something like this for the nursery)
I LOVE that! I really love that it's a No Sew Craft! Makes it easier to do with the kids (I think we may do something like this for the nursery)
OH my goodness. I love this idea. What a pretty unique way to decorate your home. This is something my older children would have fun doing to incorporate their look into our family house.
OH my goodness. I love this idea. What a pretty unique way to decorate your home. This is something my older children would have fun doing to incorporate their look into our family house.
OH! I have to do this for my girls room! They would love something like this!
OH! I have to do this for my girls room! They would love something like this!
I love this! Very creative and doesn't require a bunch of supplies or know how.
I love this! Very creative and doesn't require a bunch of supplies or know how.
I like how you could completely match your existing decor with a project like this.
I like how you could completely match your existing decor with a project like this.
Oh, that turned out really pretty! When I was a kid I would create wall art by embroidering and drawing on fabric. I haven't done as much crafting as an adult so it's been a long time since I've done any wall art!
Oh, that turned out really pretty! When I was a kid I would create wall art by embroidering and drawing on fabric. I haven't done as much crafting as an adult so it's been a long time since I've done any wall art!
I too love teal. In fact, my bridesmaids wore that color 20 years ago. =)
I too love teal. In fact, my bridesmaids wore that color 20 years ago. =)
Super Cute!!! Love the colors you chose. Do you know how excited I am getting for you to reveal your new nook?
Super Cute!!! Love the colors you chose. Do you know how excited I am getting for you to reveal your new nook?