Creating your own artwork is a cost-effective way to decorate your home without spending a fortune on mass-produced decor. So, nothing beats the value of a dollar tree DIY, especially when it looks like a professionally made piece of art. There are plenty Dollar Tree DIY to create stunning wall decorAnd from this project Heidi Sonneboul DIY is one of them. He uses plain wooden boxes from a discount store to create a shadowbox-style frame. A little paint decorates the wood beautifully, and your choice or artwork creates the image for this mini decor piece.
if you are Planning or styling a gallery wallThese small pieces of artwork are perfect for filling small spaces between larger prints. The basic idea is to glue an image to the inside of the box, so the box has a framing effect for the image. This Crafters Square Wood Box Comes in three sizes, so you can choose the size that fits your artwork and the space available on your wall. Since the inspiration project had a French country vibe, the creator used a distressing technique to roughen the edges after painting the box black. Contrasting the box paint with your wall color makes the artwork stand out even more. Or, choose a color from the artwork to create a cohesive look.
Create a shadowbox-style wall decor with dollar tree boxes
Start by painting the inside and outside of the box in your chosen color. If you want more contrast you can use a different color on the inside. As is, Dollar Tree boxes have clean, straight lines for a minimalist look, but you can add wood trim along the edges or tie ribbon or jute rope around the outer edges. Then, cut your chosen print to fit perfectly on the inside bottom of the box. If you want to personalize the display, print and cut out a favorite photo to fit the box. You can also use decorative scrapbook paper or patterned fabric if you want a plain background.
There are many ways to bring artwork to life. For example, brush some decoupage glue on part of the image, and sprinkle glitter on top for a glittery touch. Or cut out different layers of the design and glue them together to create some dimension. Since the box has a shadowbox-style look, consider adding a few three-dimensional objects inside – an example is gluing a dried or fake flower to the corner of the box to complement the design.
In the inspo video, the creator hangs the box on the wall without visible hangers, but you can also add ribbon or rope to the top as a hanger. It also works as a tabletop decoration – add it to a mantel or entryway table. Or, cut yourself into smaller pieces Farmhouse table centerpiece as an accent.
