Sometimes, children prefer cardboard boxes for gifts. And despite the fluffy pet bedding you offer, cats will happily make an old box their home. But high-end decor? It seems like a stretch for something that gets recycled without a second thought. Or, maybe it’s a genius stuff that creates stunning wall art, basically for free? Projects like Reuse cardboard boxes to make stylish photo boards It certainly starts to surprise you how versatile paper products can be in your DIY ventures. YouTube producer Prabhasingh It will make you a believer with its textured wall hanging that uses corrugated cardboard as the background.
You don’t need much more than a large piece of cardboard and glue. If you have the right cardboard on hand, this can be a sustainable decor project. An option like this Lakewell Corrugated Cardboard Roll Works well if you don’t have any cardboard and can get some from the folks nearby — you want the fluted side to show through, because that’s where the texturing comes in.
You’ll also need a large, sturdy piece of cardboard for the background and frame. The original creator wraps the frame pieces in newspaper. If you want to customize the colors, also get paint and painting supplies. You can add faux florals or a different type of decoration as the focal point of the artwork.
Assemble textured cardboard wall art
Cut out a solid piece of background as a base. If you’re looking for Large wall decor ideas to fill empty spaceAdjust the size to fit the area perfectly. Or, create a small piece to add to your gallery wall. Then, cut enough squares of corrugated cardboard to completely cover the base. It’s easiest to cut along the groove — decide how wide the groove is to cut each square and cut the strips to the same height before cutting them into squares.
To create a background, starting in one corner, spread glue over a small area. Place a square in the corner. Turn the square on the side of that piece, so the grooves run the opposite way. Alternate the direction of each piece to create a woven look. You can also change the configuration. For example, you could cut long strips to place around the edges, create a row of squares inside them, follow that with another row of long strips, and continue alternating. Or simply Paint the cardboard (some or all squares) if you want to change the color to brown.
Cut strips long enough to go around the outside of the cardboard. Wrap the strips in newspaper and paint them or wrap them with fabric for a different look. Glue those frame pieces in place. The original creator uses a strip of corrugated cardboard and a half circle of cardboard to make a vase for the center. Change it by creating a square shape or an abstract shape. When you’re done with the vase, paint or add embellishments like beads or rhinestones to decorate it. Finally, place your dried or fake flowers inside.
