Easy Cheap Wall Decor Idea . . .

So, I love to craft, and I love to decorate but it seems these days there is little time for either!

However, this neat crafty wall decor idea is one I will be trying very VERY soon :)! Maybe even tomorrow while the boys of the house are having a daddy/son day.

I have this large wall space in our office room that I have wanted to redo for a month or two. I saw this neat and cheap make-it-yourself wall idea and it hit me that that's what I wanted to try for this space!





Items you will need:

1' x 10' shelving board from Lowe's (they can cut it down for you if you ask them into 12"x12" squares).

From Hobby Lobby or Michaels purchase 9 pieces of 12x12 scrapbook papers that coordinate. For my project I will be using Blacks, reds, creams and gray. All 9 pieces should blend and coordinate.

1 tube of dark colored paint that coordinates with your paper. Stick with Black or Espresso Brown or Navy.

1 foam brush to adhere paint to wood edges.

Spray Adhesive or Watered down craft glue.

Distress Ink to distress the edges of the finished product.

9 picture hangers.

Instructions:

Paint your 12x12 cut wood pieces with the dark colored craft paint you have purchased.

Allow to dry for 30 minutes or so.

You might need to add another coat depending on the coverage.

Take and lay out your 9 boards and spray the boards with the adhesive or apply glue. Be careful that you don't allow your paper to ripple or tear. If you are using the spray adhesive, use it on a protected surface and in a well venhilated area.

Apply the paper to the surface. Do this for all 9 boards.

Allow to dry well.

Take your Distressing ink and rub it on areas of the edges.

After this part has dried, attach your hanger to each piece and . . .

TaDa! you have some neat artwork for under $20!!!