Get ready to finally fill in those blank spaces because spring is the perfect time to tackle these super simple recycled art projects!

Luckily these won’t require a lot of cash, time, or even newly purchased materials. We’ve tried to find the most sustainable and eco-friendly options for each of these crafts, while still having mega impact in your home, and so far, we’re pretty impressed. So check out our suggestions below and prepare to be inspired!

1. Shower Curtain Art

This is a brilliant hack by two bloggers who were inspired by an old graphic shower curtain. Rather than toss it out, these ladies chose to build a simple frame (it’s way easier than it sounds) and actually stretch the curtain around the frame just like a piece of blank canvas. The result was impactful and inexpensive, plus the old shower curtain became useful again. Check out the tutorial and finished result here.

2. Popsicle Stick Shelf

This could actually be a nearly completely recycled project, especially if you go to town on some popsicles this summer and save up the sticks until you have enough to create the project. The crafter from this blog said she needed around 100 or so for the cute little shelf seen on her website, so prepare to eat your fair share, but once you’re through you’ll have a cute display piece to hang on your wall and a really red tongue to show for it. Stain the sticks like she did, or paint them in your favorite colors. Find her tutorial here.

3. Chevron Magazine Hanging

One of my personal favorite recycled art projects from this list is actually one of the simplest. This one involves using some old magazines and shoe box lids. When you cut the strips to form a chevron pattern and glue them on, then you have some seriously cool looking wall art that’s actually pretty chic. Take a cue from this example shown here and then stop by this blog for the full tutorial.

4. Rustic Rope Sign

Reclaimed wood, a piece of chalk, a bit of twine or rope, and a hot glue gun are almost all the elements you’ll need to make this remarkably simple, yet super impactful, shabby-chic wall art. You can spell out any word you’d like, although for this instance the crafter chose “love,” she also made sure to emphasize just how fast this project was – for her it took only ten minutes from start to finish. Check out the full tutorial here.

5. Easy Chalkboard Frame

Check out local yard sales or thrift stores for a piece of second hand art with an ornate frame and you’ll be one step closer to revamping it into a cool chalkboard complete with a little built-in chalk holder. This crafter paints directly over the canvas art with black chalk paint and then, after curing, protects the interior in order to paint the perimeter. She used spray paint, but you can spend a few more minutes hand-painting the frame with a non-toxic version instead. Check out her full tutorial here.

6. Painted Globe Art

Take some inspiration from Anthropologie and next time you’re out thrifting, pick up an old globe and repaint it “wanderlust” style. The floral quote globe is probably my favorite, but you can also opt for the more geographically correct version of the craft and use the original map as your guide. Acrylic paint, a few brushes and some patience will help you create a nice piece of art for a lot less dough. For the floral tutorial check out this blog and for the map version check out this one.

7. Framed Fabric

This last project is so simple, but really effective and you can use almost anything you have on hand that will fit in your frame. Opt to mat it for an even more upscale and professional appearance. Simply choose your favorite fabric – use old clothes from thrift stores where you might like the print but wouldn’t actually wear it, placemats, pillow covers, or even rugs – and pop it in a frame. Get creative with the frame style, shape, and color. The tutorial found here actually uses table runners in faux bamboo frames and they look great.

Just in time for spring, we hope you’ve enjoyed our recycled art projects roundup. We think they’re all pretty rad, if we do say so ourselves, but more importantly, EcoSalon wants to know what you think! Wish we had included something, or just want to share your own DIY? Sound off on our Facebook page and share your favorite with us.

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Get creative and add some drama to your decor with these stunning DIY wall art ideas.

Think you can’t create impressive DIY wall art? Think again. Everyone has a creative side and with a little inspiration and guidance can create extraordinary creations.

These sensational DIY wall art project ideas should get you started to creating some spectacular and striking designs. Just don’t be afraid to carve out a Saturday afternoon and to get a little messy.

17 Striking Hanging DIY Wall Art Ideas

1. Autumn Leaf Garland – Bring the colors of autumn inside with preserving leaves with shellac and turning them into a garland.
2. Falling Star Wall Hanging – It’s amazing what you can do with a simple dowel and glittery card stock.
3. Paper Heart Wall Hanging – Show your love with this colorful paper heart mobile.
4. Rosemary Wreath – Your home will smell amazing when you hang this rosemary wreath.
5. Gold Dipped Feather Mobile – Add glittery glam with this idea to create a mobile from gold dipped feathers.
6. Embroidery Hoop Mobile – Display fabrics or papers in embroidery hoops and hang them in a cluster from the ceiling.
7. Instagram Polaroid Wall Display – Preserve that Instagram feed.
8. Macrame Dreamcatcher – Make your own bohemian macrame dreamcatcher.
9. Mason Jar Hanger Planters – Mason jar planters are pretty and practical.
10. Sea Glass Mobile – Turn flotsam and jetsam into a pretty sea-inspired mobile.
11. Hanging Origami – Turn those childhood origami skills into art.
12. Batik Floral Wall Hanging – Batik is the art of relief printing with wax. Create your own batik creation.
13. Owl Feather Dreamcatcher – A clever idea for creating an owl-inspired dreamcatcher.
14. Lace and Doily Dreamcatcher – Combine doilies and long strands of lace to make an easy dreamcatcher.
15. God’s Eye Wall Hanging – Remember those summer camp crafts? Put them to use with this project idea.
16. Globe Garland – Chronicle your travels with this idea for making a mini globe garland.
17. Glitter Disco Ball – Turn a paper lantern into a glittery disco ball and add some sparkle to your home.

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Create your own super easy wall art with these clever wall art ideas and turn your plain walls into stunning works of art instead.

Do-it-yourself doesn’t have to be difficult. That is the beauty of DIY, you can decide just how difficult or how easy the projects undertake are. Some folks look at DIY as a challenge, but if you just want the results without all that challenge, choose simpler projects.

Creating your own wall art creations is an easy way to dip your toe into the DIY decor pool. You can create amazing wall art without a lot of money or time investment. All you need are some clever wall art ideas to get you started, and we’ve got you covered there.

11 Super Easy DIY Wall Art Ideas

1. Melted Crayon Art – Turn unused crayons into colorful and unique wax art. Simply hot glue crayons onto a blank canvas and melt with a blow dryer to create the effect.
2. DIY Pixel Painting – This project may sound a little more complicated, but you really one need paint, a surface, a ruler, pencil and some math skills to turn any digital photo into a pixelated work of art.
3. Temporary Washi Tape Wallpaper – Use Japanese washi tape (brightly colored and patterned masking tape) to create temporary designs on your walls.
4. Puffy Heart Wall Art – If you passed kindergarten, then you can create this easy heart wall art. All you need is to be able to cut and glue. Easy peasey.
5. Faux Cross Stitch – You can use a projector to make this painted faux cross stitch project a little easier. Use any image that is easy to turn into cross stitch.
6. DIY Macrame Hanging – Create a pretty boho chic wall hanging with this easy tutorial.
7. Texture Wall Art – Turn thrift store canvases into minimalist texture art pieces with this tutorial.
8. Paint Chip Mobile – Turn all those paint chips you’ve collected over the years into a colorful mobile to add some easy art to your walls.
9. “Fish Scale” Wall Art – Using little more than poster board and paint, you can create this creative and gorgeous wall art piece.
10. Gold Painted Moon – Paint a glowing moon on your wall using an overhead projector and gold paint.
11. 3D Paper Wall Art – Create a colorful 3D effect using just rolled up colored paper and chicken wire.

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Cover those bare walls with DIY wall art projects and transform your home without spending a fortune.

Are your walls still bare and you’ve been in your apartment going on three years? Or are your walls covered top to bottom with prints, posters, framed art and photos, but you are just looking for a change? Consider creating your own stunning DIY wall art from everyday objects and keep on budget. All you need is a little creativity, inspiration and a few hours on a Saturday afternoon.

From inspirational word art to repurposed wood wall art and living wall art to easy paper creations, here are some fantastically clever ideas to make your own DIY wall art pieces

9 DIY Wall Art Ideas

1. Starburst Ombre Wall Art – Create a stunning ombre starburst with nothing more than different shades of wall paint and painters’ tape. Simple and elegant!
2. DIY Leaf Art  – Everyone remembers making leaf paintings in elementary school, well here is a leaf DIY wall art project just for the grownups.
3. Geometric Patchwork Paper Wall Art – Create a dramatic geometric wall art piece using nothing more than origami paper and foam board.
4. Toilet Paper Tube Abstract Flower Wall Art – Even something as ubiquitous and uninspiring as toilet paper tubes can be turned into gorgeous DIY wall art.
5. Log Slices Wall Art – Turn a Saturday morning chore–trimming trees–into a Saturday afternoon art project–DIY wall art.
6. DIY Wood Shim Art – Use leftover wood shims or buy a package at the home improvement store for around $5 and make some colorful DIY wall art.
7. Colorful Paper Wall Art – Use colorful paper scraps to make a cheap and easy, yet color-filled, wall art creation.
8. Thrift Store Plate Wall Art – Use thrift store plates to a unique wall art display. Add a vinyl stencil if you so desire.
9. Agate Slices Wall Art – This project is a stunning way to display gorgeous agate slices. If you aren’t already an agate collector, then Etsy is a great resources for purchasing agate slices.

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