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18 Cheap DIY Wall Art Ideas (Most Under $20)

You can make 18 pieces of DIY wall art for $0 to about $20 each, and a 24x36 inch engineering print is the cheapest way to fill a big wall.

Print and Frame Ideas

Prints are the fastest route to finished wall art because the "art" is a file you download or a photo you already own. Spend your effort on the frame and the mat.

Fabric and Paper Ideas

Fabric and paper cost almost nothing and bring texture that a flat print lacks. All of these hang from a single hook.

Paint and Tape Ideas

Paint gives you a one-of-a-kind piece in colors you choose. Keep the shapes simple: blocks, arches and washes need no drawing skill.

Textured Builds

These take more time, but they create texture and shadow that flat art cannot.

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How to Hang DIY Pieces Without Damage

Choose the hanger by weight. Command's large picture hanging strips at Target are $3.99 for four pairs and hold up to 15 pounds on frames up to 24x36 inches, and the page says to stretch each strip at least 12 inches to release it.

Pick One and Start

Pick one oversized piece first, then add a small group if the wall still looks bare. A wall that is one third full of one large print looks planned, and a pile of small crafts does not.

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18 Cheap DIY Wall Art Ideas (Most Under $20)

Every idea, with prices and where to buy it, is in the full guide.