How to Make Easy DIY Wall Art (No Skills Needed!): Framed Fabric

I can’t believe it’s been more than a year since we PCS-ed to Hawaii! And I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to decorate the big open wall by the stairs.

Initially, I wanted to hang our DIY Smallwoods knock-offs here, but I didn’t have enough to fill the space. Nor could I talk my husband into building new frames.

So, when I saw these retro-looking poster frames at Walmart, I knew they would be perfect!

Here’s how I made this easy DIY wall art:

Step 1: Get Your Supplies

This wall art is not only easy, but it’s also pretty cheap!

The frames were $23 each, and I paid $14 for fabric (I have a lot of fabric leftover to use on another project). So, the total for this DIY wall art is $83, and it takes up a HUGE wall in our house.

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Step 2: Cut Your Fabric

Take one of the frames apart and use the cardboard from the back to measure your fabric.

Make sure to cut the fabric 1-2 inches larger than the cardboard. That way, there’s plenty of fabric to wrap around and glue down.

Step 3: Glue the Fabric

After your fabric is cut, fold it over the edges of the cardboard and glue it on the back.

You could possibly skip this step, but gluing the fabric down keeps it from getting wrinkled.

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Step 4: Put the Frames Back Together

After your fabric is totally glued down, put your frames back together.

I didn’t use the plastic in the front of the frame because I didn’t want the shiny plastic reflecting light. Plus, the fabric doesn’t need protection like a poster or photo would. However, I saved the plastic by placing it behind the fabric-covered cardboard, in case I ever want to put pictures in the frames.

I also chose to use the mat with the fabric. However, you could opt to leave it out and have your fabric go all the way to the frame.

Step 5: Hang Them Up

Now it’s time to hang them up!

We hung our easy DIY wall art on the wall by our stairs. It was a BIG empty space and looks so much better now that there’s something there.

As a military family, we move around a lot. Every house we move into presents a decor problem, and I’m glad that this one was pretty easy to solve. This framed fabric is one of the cheapest and easiest DIYs in our home.

I love the way it looks with its tropical pattern. And I love even more that I can change it out pretty easily when I’m ready.