I have been looking for DIY Wall Decor ideas for our newly remodeled mud room and wanted something just a little more modern. I’ve seen some really beautiful 3 dimensional pieces of decor that I just LOVE but wow are they expensive! That’s when I decided to try making something fun and dimensional myself. Can you believe this is made with plain, white cupcake wrappers?!?
DIY Wall Decor – Modern Wall Art
Supplies:
- glass panels – I used glass from Dollar Store picture frames (already cut to size and inexpensive)
- white cupcake wrappers in 2-3 sizes
- hot glue and glue gun
Instructions:
What is really great about this project is that nothing has to be even, perfect, measured, or exact! Just glue the cupcake wrappers onto the glass panels to create flowers. You’ll actually want all of the panels to be a little different so just have fun and be creative!
The only placement that is important is for there to be one wrapper placed where you might attach a hanger on the back. That is why you see a small wrapper at the top center of each panel.
If you plan to hang your glass panels, you will need to purchase an adhesive that will bond to glass and metal and to purchase enough small picture frame hangers for one on each panel. You’ll want to actually do this before adding your wrappers so that you can allow plenty of time for your adhesive to bond to the glass. You would not want this to come loose and have the glass panels fall. In my mud room, these are displayed on a deep shelf so I did not add a hanger.
If you’re reluctant to use actual glass panels due to the risk of them breaking, you can find panels of acrylic or Plexiglas for very little at most home improvement stores. They will even typically cut them for you.
That’s it! Display your modern wall art for great wall decor in any room! I absolutely love how these look against a colorful wall, with the color showing through the glass. This would also be fun with bright colored wrappers! What do you think of our modern wall art?
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Liz Mays says
Don’t you love when you think of ideas that don’t cost a lot but really add some flair? Awesome job!
katrina g says
very neat idea and really cute. thanks for sharing.
Debi says
That is really clever. It is so simple and creative.
Sandra says
Now my kids would love this and I would let them!
tammileetips says
What a neat decorating idea. I also agree how expensive store bought decorations are!
Dawn says
How inventive! That looks pretty cute. 🙂
Carlee C says
Now that is being resourceful for sure. I like using coffee filters in crafts, so fun!
april says
Very cool. This looks pretty easy and fun.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
Love the play room idea, so cute! This is certainly one of a kind.
Shauna says
Okay, something that is totally an everyday item used for something new and interesting. Thanks for sharing
Brett Martin says
That’s very interesting and unique! I would have never came up with something like that.
Ann Bacciaglia says
How cute! I would love to do this with coloured cupcake liners!
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
What a cute idea! What a great piece of art for the kids to help make!
Amber Edwards says
That is so clever and super easy! what a great way to get modern art without the pricetag!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
What a cute idea, I didn’t even they were cupcake liners!
Katy Rawson says
Your project turned out so cute. What a good imagination you have. You’re right about so many purchased decorations are way too expensive. You overcame that. Good job.
Pam says
How cool! I didn’t guess this was made with cupcake wrappers.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
Love the playroom idea, I’m sure the kids would love to make something like this in all their fave colours!
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
What a very unique and genius way of using cupcake wrappers! Plain white isn’t quite my cup of tea so I’d love to see some pops of color but either way it’s pretty darn creative 🙂
susan says
this is such a cool idea, I would love to do this craft it is cool and simple.
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
This is actually really a cute idea. My oldest would love to make this and have me hang it on the wall, he would be so proud. We might give this a go. Thanks for sharing.
Aimee Smith says
You are so creative! What a great idea!
Meagan says
What a cool idea for your mudroom! I love inexpensive ways to decorate my home!
Jennifer says
I don’t generally go for the whole modern art vibe, but this project brings in just the right amount of whimsy with the cupcake wrappers. Love it.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That is a neat idea. I can see something like that in my kids playroom.