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!
Gather These Supplies
- Dollar store frame with cardboard backing (otherwise known as “special wall art”)
- Mod Podge Matte
- Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
- Spray paint
- Scrapbook paper – several sheets, colors and patterns of your choice
- Craft glue
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Die cutter or some way to make the floral shapes
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.
Get the printable how to below:
DIY Dollar Tree Wall Decor
Equipment
- 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
Video
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
- 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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Great idea love it I am definitely going to try it thank you for sharing 💕💕🌺🌺