Inexpensive Wall Decor

Our guest bedroom wall needed a little boost. So...I got out my trusty "ModPodge" and went to work on these little numbers:

They were simple and fairly inexpensive to make. Here's a list of items you will need:

* A variety of wooden plaques (I bought mine at Michaels for about $1.50 to $2.00 a piece)
* Scrapbook paper of your choice
* ModPodge
* Acrylic Paint
* Foam Brushes

Here's how I made them:

1. Trace the outline of your wooden plaque onto the scrapbook paper and then trace a that outline again just about 1/4" inside your original line.

2. Cut out paper along the inner line and set aside.

3. Paint front and back of your wooden plaques with acrylic paints and let dry.

4. Once your plaques are dry, adhere your cut out piece of paper to the plaque using 'ModPodge'. (spread 'ModPodge' to the back of the paper using a foam brush, stick the paper in place on your plaque, smoothing out the bubbles, then cover the entire area with 'ModPodge' using a foam brush).

6. Coat the entire top of the plaque and paper with 'ModPodge' a couple more times, letting it dry between each application.

7. Attach a hook to the back of your plaque so you can hang it on the wall.
8. The End. Now, just hang the plaques and enjoy your new wall art.