One of the best ways to add color and personality to your home is by adding wall art. Not just any wall art though. DIY watercolor wall art that you have created. Maybe not from scratch, but something that reflects your tastes and interests. I made my own DIY Christmas Wall Art and loved the way it turned out. Of course it’s been packed away and I wanted something to replace it. I made my own DIY Watercolor Wall Art from graphics I purchased on one of my favorite websites. Angiemakes.com has the most amazing watercolor graphics. I purchased these Flowers and Leaves for such a reasonable price and they look like real watercolor images.
The total cost for this entire project was around $40.00. The frames were just over $13.00 each, but that included the mats. I had my favorite cardstock on hand so I didn’t have to purchase any. You do need some sort of editing program. Canva and PicMonkey are free programs that are super easy to use. It’s also possible to use a word processing program like Microsoft Word.
After I printed out my flowers, I taped them to the back of the mat board. It holds them just enough so they don’t move around. Also, I can change them without damaging the mat board. Popping them in the frames took just a few minutes.
I think we’re all ready for a breath of spring. This new DIY watercolor wall art was just the thing to brighten my entry. Go ahead and treat yourself to some new DIY decor or a bunch of tulips from the grocery. It won’t break the bank and you will feel so much better!
p.s. When I was taking these pictures, I was moving the tulip bucket around. Here’s a pretty shot to get you in the mood for spring!
Amy says
Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 5:32 pmThis is really a great idea — I’m not great with crafting, but I can handle this! They look like they cost so much more than they did.
Becky says
Saturday, February 15, 2014 at 12:56 amWhat kind of paper did you print them pictures on? They are gorgeous on the wall!
Ann Drake says
Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 6:44 pmHi Becky! I got textured card stock in the scrapbook paper aisle at Hobby Lobby. It was an ivory color. Any kind of card stock would do though. It doesn’t have to be textured. Thanks for stopping by!
Vanessa says
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 11:19 pmI totally want to make some now Ann! They look so beautiful!
Angie says
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 12:10 pmAnn,
Oh what a treat! Thank you for the link to my site. And wow. Those look great on your wall. Thanks for sharing. :)
~Angie
Ann Drake says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 8:51 amThank you for stopping by Angie! I’m glad you like the wall art. It was so easy. The hardest thing was deciding which flowers to print! Happy Valentine’s Day! ~ Ann
Penny @ The Comforts of Home says
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 10:48 amThose are really pretty Ann. I mentioned you in my mini guest bedroom makeover post a couple of days ago.
Hugs,
Penny
Dawn says
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 7:01 amHow sweet, those are perfect for spring.
Cathy@My1929Charmer says
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 11:05 pmI just love your water color art. It’s so simple and pretty. I agree wall art is so important. Today I was out and found a watercolor calendar and bought it to use as wall art in our home. I’ve been seeing a lot of water colors around with that app you can get on your phone. Thanks for sharing, now I cant’ wait to get my framed!
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 9:57 pmAnn, I love this post. You little watercolor images are so so beautiful! Thanks for sharing Angiemakes.com/ I checked it out and it has wonderful images! Very cool!
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 8:47 pmAnn, your watercolor prints are just the thing to lift some spirits! We’re in the middle of an ice storm here and hope to keep our power! If we can just get through this mess, there are warmer temps on the horizon! I don’t know how you handle all the cold and snow. I would have to put up about 1000 of those flower prints to get me through the winter!
Janice says
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:38 pmAnn, those are so pretty! I, too, am ready for some signs of spring. At least we had bright sunshine today. Thanks so much for your continued inspiration.
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 6:52 pmSo cute, Ann. Watercolors are so hard to work with….I prefer oils because they are so much more forgiving!
I just noticed your black switch plate covers….how neat!
debbiedoos says
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 4:50 pmAhhh…gorgeous Ann! I am longing for Spring today. We have lots of snow here in SC!