We are currently living in an apartment, and so one of the major
decorating challenges that I face is creating interest on the plain
dull beige walls. I’ve done pretty well, I think, with finding items of
interest to hang, but I am an art lover.

The problem is that I don’t have a budget for fancy artwork. I have a ton of artwork that I created during my art training, but frames are so expensive, so unfortunately, most of my artwork still sits in my leather portfolio carrier.

Are there any options for creating interest on your walls without breaking the bank?

Most definitely!

Not only will you create gorgeous wall hangings by following the
instructions below, you have complete control over the final result!
Choose gorgeous fabrics that compliment your room. The result? Impressive.

You’ll need:

• blank canvas
• fabric
• scissors
• masking tape
• staple gun

Step 1:
Purchase blank canvases
from an art-supply store. We used three of the 18- x 24-inch size, but
any measurement will do, depending on the size wall you want to cover.

Step 2:
Choose coordinating fabrics that pull colors from your room’s existing
decor. The amount of material you need will depend on the size canvas
you choose. In this case, each piece required less than 1 yard of
fabric.

Step 3:
Lay each fabric piece on a clean, flat surface, right side down. Place
the canvas on top, and lift it with the fabric on it to preview how the
finished piece will look. Make any necessary adjustments to center
designs or line up patterns evenly. Once fabric is in place, cut off
any excess, leaving at least 2 inches of fabric on each side of the
canvas.

Step 4:
Pulling fabric taut, tape it to the canvas back in
several places with masking tape. This will keep the material in place
while you staple it down.

Step 5:
Using a staple gun, fasten fabric to the back of the wooden frame,
alternating sides. This will keep the fabric from getting pulled out of
shape. (Do not staple fabric to the sides of the frame unless you plan
to cover them with trim or ribbon.) Remove the tape.

Step 6:
Add hangers to the back of each frame or simply hang on nails. When
hanging a series, use a measuring tape or a level to ensure that
canvases are even.

Have you created something cheap and lovely for your walls? Please share it with us!

Karla is the Managing Editor of Blissfully Domestic. She blogs daily about life with 4 kids at Looking Towards Heaven

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