The Best 26 Wall Decor Pieces to Make
Updated on March 2, 2021
Homes need to represent us, the things we love, the things we are passionate about – who we are. So, in order to tell such a story, you can use decorative pieces to share more about yourself with those who enter your home. Oftentimes, that’s done best with a DIY project that will say quite a bit about your personality. So, let’s dive in and check out 26 beautiful wall decor crafts.
Whether you’re going for a wall hanging piece, a wreath of some kind, or something else, it’s all up to you. We’ve gone ahead and picked some of the prettiest DIY projects in our catalog and we’re sure you will be able to find something you absolutely love.
26 Wall Decor Crafts
For the most part, our wall decor crafts involve a lot of threads, ribbons, and plenty of hot glue. We’ll dive in and we’re going to tell you what you need for every one of them, also sending you towards more detailed tutorials.
1. Bohemian Wall Art
We’re starting off with a beautiful bohemian wall art piece that will certainly make your home look cozy and super cute. We absolutely love this design and we feel like you would too. Muted colors, twine, and a great design. You should start with a metal ring, wrap it in twine, and then follow our instructions, which you can find here.
Materials for Bohemian Wall Art Decor:
2. Pebble Heart
We also have a really cute pebble heart craft that you may want to test out. You simply need a few pebbles, a lot of hot glue, and other materials. Hang this on your wall and you’ll always remember that love for those around us is what is most important. Houses become homes when there’s love inside. You can check out the tutorial on how to make a pebble heart wall decor piece. Also, check out the materials you’ll need for the pebble heart decor piece below.
Materials for Pebble Heart Decor
- wood board
- pebbles
- ribbon
- spot glaze
- red acrylic paint
- paintbrush
- pencil
- scissors
- glue gun
3. Yarn Leaf
Next up, let’s build a beautiful yarn leaf decor piece! It’s a wonderful addition to any wall in your house. It brings a whimsical touch to your room, allowing you to dream a little every time you encounter it. You can check out the tutorial on how to make your own yarn leaf wall decor and also check the list below so you’ll know what materials you need for the project.
Materials for Yarn Leaf wall decor:
- branch
- 3 colors of yarn
- hemp twine
- scissors
- wood beads
- comb
- glue gun
4. Cat Face Hair Clip Holder
If your daughter has little room to set up all her hair clips, why not make her a super uber cute cat face holder? It’s going to be a lovely addition to one of their walls and they’re going to have a very useful way to keep their hair clips gathered. You can read our tutorial on this cat face hair clip holder and check out the required materials below.
Materials for this Hair Clip Holder:
- Cardboard
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Jeans material
- Light rose felt material
- Light blue and light rose silk ribbon
- Glue gun
5. Ombre Macrame Wall Hanging
We have another suggestion for your walls – an ombre macrame wall hanging! This is such an eye-catching piece that will go beautifully on your wall and it’s not even very hard to make. It will help give your home a beachy vibe, too! You can check out the tutorial on how to make your own ombre macrame wall hanging decor piece, and you can get ahead of things by reading the list of materials you’ll need to get started with.
Materials for Ombre Macrame Wall Hanging:
- Wooden rod
- Rope
- Tape
- Paintbrush
- 4 shades of blue acrylic paint
6. Lunar Eclipse CD Wall Hanging
We have another proposal for you – a lunar eclipse CD wall hanging. How many CDs do you still have laying around, never using them because you’ve moved on to Spotify and YouTube, or another similar service? How about you get a stick, a few CDs, some paper and make yourself one of these cool projects? It’s not going to be too difficult to make and it won’t even take very long. Read our tutorial for step-by-step instructions.
7. Gorgeous Yarn Wrapped Letters
We went with the letter H, but you can apply this particular guide and create whatever letter you want and need for your home. We think the result looks absolutely gorgeous and you should make one for yourself! You just need a bit of cardboard, some ribbons and yarn and hemp and twine, and of course, a glue gun. Read our tutorial and learn how to make your own in a few steps.
8. Yarn Rainbow Wall Decor
Who doesn’t like rainbows? We absolutely love them and we think they’re a cute addition to any wall in your home. Our particular wall decor piece doesn’t take a lot of space and it’s absolutely lovely. We think it would make a really cute addition to any kids’ room or any other area in your home that you want to add it to. Read our tutorial on how to make your own yarn rainbow wall decor piece!
9. Burlap Rose Wall Hanging Art
How about a traditional wall hanging art piece featuring some roses over burlap? It’s a bit rustic and plenty beautiful and it will go great in any home. In terms of materials, you don’t really need a lot of things to make it. Read our tutorial on how to make your own burlap rose wall hanging art.
10. Fabric Wall Hanging Art
Mixing in the traditional with the modern, we have a fabric wall hanging piece of art that features really cute patterns and colors. You can make your own and switch the colors and shapes however you see fit. Check out our tutorial on how to make your own fabric wall hanging art.
11. Embroidery Hoop Wall Decor
If you feel like your home could use an embroidery hoopwall decor, then we have you covered. This one has a touch of traditional thanks to the lace, and a soft look thanks to the felt flowers. It’s a beautiful creation and we think you’ll love it. Check out our tutorial on how to make your own embroidery hoop wall decor piece.
12. Twine String Wall Decor
Members of any house sometimes need a reminder about what’s important and that the love of the family is what keeps us all together. With a bit of twine, you can write down the word Family, to remind you always of the love those around you have for you. Get our tutorial on how to make your own twine string wall decor from here.
13. Pompom Moon Wall Art
Your kid’s walls could use a few pompoms, especially if they’re shaped like a moon! It’s a super cute design and it will go great on the walls of any astronomy lovers. We have a step-by-step tutorial that will teach you how to make your own pompom moon wall art.
14. String Dandelion Wall Art
You can also build your own string dandelion wall art if you wanted to. Of course, it needs a few materials, but the result is so wonderful that you’ll wonder why you haven’t done this earlier! We have a full tutorial on how to make your own string dandelion wall art to hang in your home. This project is also perfect for a gift, if you were looking for ideas!
15. Felt Flower Wall Art
How about some wall art featuring felt flowers? We know that working with felt may be a bit tricky some days, but just take a look at this wall art piece and tell us it’s not worth the time to make it! It’s gorgeous and not just because we’re bragging! Come learn how to make your own felt flower wall art piece!
16. Triangle Dreamcatcher
Bad dreams could go away if you had a pretty dreamcatcher to protect you. Even if you don’t believe that dreamcatchers are in any way effective, it’s going to be a very cute addition to your home since it looks so pretty. You can get the tutorial on how to make your own triangle dreamcatcher from here.
17. Toilet Paper Roll Wall Decor
Are you keeping those toilet paper rolls for those crafts with your kids that you never get to do? Well, how about you try to get them engaged in making a wall decor piece with you? Paint them up, use a little bit of glue, arrange them in the shape of flowers and you have a really cute wall decor piece. Get the tutorial on how to make your beautiful toilet paper roll wall decor!
18. Paper Straw Wreath
We have another project that you can do with the help of your kids. Our paper straw wreath makes use of some things you may already have around the house and a lot of hot glue. It’s not going to be too difficult to make and it’s going to be a fun project, so jump and check our tutorial on how to make a paper straw wreath.
19. Floral Wall Hanging
How would you like a floral wall hanging in your home? Mix in a stick, some artificial flowers, and rope and you have yourself a wonderful decor piece. It doesn’t require too many materials and you’ll have a cute project to pride yourself with at the end of the day. Follow the tutorial we have and see how easy it is to create your own floral wall hanging piece.
20. Felt Pansy Wall Decor
Flowers on the walls are something that are always beautiful, so let’s create a felt pansy wall decor piece. We just need a few materials, a little bit of time, and some imagination as we create our own felt pansy wall decor piece. Let’s learn how to make your own wall decor piece featuring felt pansies.
21. Wooden Slice Wall Art
Do you have a slice of wood around? Let’s turn that into a beautiful creation for your walls! Let’s create a wonderful wooden slice wall art as you paint it up a bit, add a bit of lace ribbon, and letter in the thing you care about most. Learn how to make your own wooden slice wall art by following our tutorial!
22. Flower Wall Decor from Recycled Toiler Paper Rolls
Toilet paper rolls are super versatile, as you get to create something beautiful with just a bit of glue. As long as you have everything ready, you can make this with the help of your kids fairly easily, if you want to get them involved. Follow our tutorial on how to make your own flower wall decor!
23. Rustic Twig Heart Wall Art
How about we create a heart out of twigs? With a little bit of help, a little bit of attention, and some care, you can create a beautiful rustic twig heart wall art! It’s not going to be a project that’s too difficult to make, so follow our tutorial and make your own cool art!
24. Tissue Paper Puffy Heart
If you use some of that tissue paper you have laying around, you can make yourself a really cute and puffy heart to hang on your wall. It will require a bit of attention, a bit of handiness, and some passion. Learn how to make your own tissue paper puffy heart in just a few steps.
25. Ribbon Wall Hanging
We’re sure you have a bunch of materials hanging around and you can definitely create a wall hanging piece with them. Add in a few other crafting materials you are likely to have around, and you have yourself a cute project. Check out our tutorial and get the list of materials you need.
26. Fish Scale Wall Decor
How about we set up a wonderful fish scale wall decor piece? We just love how this wall decor piece turned out, and we think it’s going to look wonderful on your walls too! You can get the tutorial on how to make your own fish scale wall decor.
Final Thoughts
How do you feel about these tutorials? Which ones are you going to make? Are any of them your favorites? Drop us everything in the comments and send pictures to us over social media so we can see how your projects turned out!