Make DIY Dollar Tree Wall Art Featuring Pretty Florals

Turn inexpensive Dollar Tree art into stunning DIY wall decor! This budget-friendly craft looks amazing and no one will guess it cost nearly nothing to make.

Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll be spray painting, Mod Podging, cutting, and applying Mod Podge and Dimensional Magic. It helps to have experience with those mediums before attempting this idea.

A few years ago, I picked up some wall art from the dollar store, and to be honest, it wasn’t great. I wasn’t sure what I’d do with it, so it sat in a drawer for quite a while.

It felt like wasted potential, but I knew there had to be a way to turn it into something better. Eventually, inspiration struck, and I decided it was time to transform that lackluster piece into something worth displaying.

That’s how this quick and inexpensive Dollar Tree wall art project came to life. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and the results look far more expensive than they are. The secret ingredient? Dimensional Magic.

It adds an amazing glossy, professional-looking finish that takes the project to a whole new level. The shine and texture give the artwork a polished, high-end feel that’s hard to believe started as a dollar store find.

If you’re looking for a fun and affordable craft that won’t take much time or money, this DIY Dollar Tree wall decor is perfect for you.

It’s a great way to experiment with your creativity and make something beautiful out of what might otherwise be overlooked. Ready to get started? Here’s exactly how I did it!

You can use any Mod Podge formula for this project depending on the finish you are going for.

What a delightful little picture, don’t you think? How fun (and budget friendly) would it be to do a series of these, with slightly different designs? Next time.

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DIY Dollar Tree Wall Decor

Learn how to make wall art using dollar store supplies! Easy and inexpensive.

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Active Time3 hours hrs

Dry Time12 hours hrs

Total Time15 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Yield: 1 piece

Cost: $2

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors
• Die cutter or craft knife

Materials

• Dollar store wall art
• Mod Podge Matte
• Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
• Spray paint
• Scrapbook paper several sheets, colors and patterns of your choice
• Craft glue

Instructions

• Remove any art or cardboard backer from your frame. You may have to cut into the back with a craft knife to do so. Set the cardboard aside.
  
• Spray paint the frame with the color of your choice. Let dry.
• Place a medium layer of Mod Podge onto the cardboard backer. Smooth down a piece of paper and let dry.
  
• Trim around the cardboard backer with a craft knife or scissors.
  
• Use a die cutter or clip art and a craft knife to cut out your floral shapes – including stems and a vase.
  
• Mod Podge all the flowers, including the stems and leaves, to the backer paper. Let it dry for 15 – 20 minutes and then add the flower pot. Give the entire thing a coat of Mod Podge and then let it dry again.
  
• Add Dimensional Magic on the top of each flower. Work quickly and carefully. Let this dry for 12 – 24 hours.
  
• Add craft glue to the finished frame to glue in the backer paper. Hold down until secure and let dry before hanging.
  

Notes

Tips for working with Dimensional Magic:

• Make sure the substrate underneath is completely dry – or DM can become cloudy
• Do not dry Dimensional Magic under a fan. This can cause it to crack.

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