DIY Fall Leaf Wall Art
| November 1, 2012 | Posted by bett4293 under Crafts, Decorating, Fall, home organization |
If you have been following my posts for the last few weeks, you know I have been busy with fall crafting, baking, and cooking. On one of my frequent trips to the local dollar store, I found leaf doilies which came in several shapes and colors. These are the two I purchased.
I knew I would soon need new wall art to replace the Halloween wall art currently in my living room. I had been contemplating various ideas for a while. When I saw these doilies, I knew they would be a perfect tool to use to make my diy fall leaf wall art. I also remembered seeing this post about spray painting doilies and used it for inspiration.
Painted Leaf Doily by Shey B
This project was one of the easiest I have done. The longest part of the project was waiting for the paint to dry.
Here’s what I used:
- 4 8×10 canvases
- spray paint
- 4 leaf doilies – 2 of each design
Here’s how I did it:
- I decided on how I wanted to place the leaves on the canvases.
- I used double sided tape to hold the doilies to the canvases.
- I took the canvases outside and spray painted them all.
- I waited for the paint to dry.
- I removed the doilies.
- Then I placed them into frames and hung them up on the wall.
Here’s how my DIY Fall Leaf Wall Art turned out:
FYI:
- I painted all 4 canvases the same color to create the illusion that all 4 were part of one larger art piece.
- I wanted a color that would pop on my tan wall. I think this red gives it a modern feel.
I would love to hear about the projects you have planned for fall.
Very pretty! I love the pop of red on the neutral walls. Nice job
That looks like a great idea. I wonder if they have those leaf doilies here in our Delaware dollar stores.
Thanks Ellen. I hope you all faired the storm okay. If you can’t find the doilies, let me know and I can send them to you.
No way! why didn’t I think of that! doilies… Brilliant. And cute too…!!!
hugs ~ Crystelle
Thanks Crystelle!
i think you achieved your objective of making these wall art pop out from your tan wall
that red is pretty bold and it is beautiful..
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Thanks for such a nice comment!
LOVE this! I’m going to pin it right now!
Thanks for sharing with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party
Paula
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Thanks Paula. So glad you stopped by!
Love it! It really catches your eye. Stopping by from No Rules. Hope to see you at True Aim!
I’m so glad you visited. Thanks for such a nice comment.
Just love this idea! I think I know where exactly I am gonna use it
Found your post through ladybug linky party.
Glad you found me! Thanks for stopping by.
Oh how fun and clever. I love it. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Thanks so much!
Just stopping by to invite you to My Wednesday Linky party. http://diycraftyprojects.com/2012/11/whatcha-work-up-wednesday-linky-party-7.html
Very pretty. What a great idea!
So gonna do this! Love it! I would love for you to add this post, and any others, to my weekly Mom’s Library Link-Up.
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Thanks and Be Blessed,
Julie
Very cute idea. I love the dollar store for craft ideas. In fact stick around because at Christmas time I am having a dollar tree Christmas party.
Thanks. I will definitely check out your dollar tree Christmas Party!
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What a great idea! Thank you so much for linking it up at the Saturday SHOW-licious Craft Showcase!
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What a fun idea! Love the pop of red on the wall. I do like them all the same color. thanks for sharing them with Share Your Cup.
Hugs,
Jann
Thank you so much Jann. Thanks for hosting the party.