Reuse Fruit Scraps And Turn Them Into Bespoke Wall Decor

Making your kitchen perfectly match your style can take some time, especially if you are not building your kitchen from scratch. Luckily, when decorating the room, there are some brilliant hacks to make your kitchen more aesthetic. One way to add your personality is to make a wall hanging statement piece, which can be a great option even if you are renting. If you are looking to update your decor, while also being crafty, this DIY may be just what you need. By reusing fruit scraps you would otherwise throw away, you can create cute framed rustic wall art.

Unlike other DIYs, this one is best made over time. As you are cooking or eating your favorite fruit, carefully cut the peel into a shape that represents the fruit at hand. For instance, cut a lemon peel in the oblong shape of a lemon or an orange peel in the circular shape of an orange. To help with making the precise cuts, use an X-acto crafting knife. Then, immediately open a large and thick book to the center and line the pages with a piece of parchment paper. Place the fruit peel on top of the paper, and close the book. The weight of the book will allow the peel to dry flat. If you are concerned that the book isn't closing properly, you can also place a weighted item on top of the closed book. Waiting to press the peel could cause it to begin drying with curved edges. Once the peel is completely dry, you will be able to continue the project.

Head to the craft store and pick up some white or off-white painting paper with rough edges. This will help add to the rustic look of the wall decor. Glue the dried peel to paper using some hot glue. Then, write the name of the fruit underneath it. You can try your hand at calligraphy by purchasing a calligraphy pen and some practice work books. However, if you do not have the neatest handwriting, use a stencil. Try out your writing a few different ways on a separate paper before writing on your final design. Finally, place your project into a picture frame and hang in your kitchen. If you like this look, there are many other ways to decorate with fruit in your home.

Using fruit peels isn't the only way to make a cute framed piece with these techniques. You could also use press flowers for decor or even herbs. Just like the fruit, simply press the plants in a book between two pieces of paper. Not all herbs will press the same, so it may take a few tries to figure out which ones will look best. Once dry, glue the herbs and flowers to the paper using some basting adhesive spray. Because these plants are more delicate, this will work to ensure all the leaves and petals are glued down, unlike the hot glue. Write the name of the plant and place in a picture frame. Feel free to expand your pressed fruit and flowers beyond your kitchen, and explore the many ways you can use them throughout your home.