DIY Stunning Lighted Summer Canvas Wall Decor With A Few Dollar Tree Items

When you're decorating your home, hanging art up on the walls and using light in clever ways can instant elevate a room. Luckily, it's possible to make DIY wall art that looks high-end (but costs almost nothing). Using Dollar Tree products, you can combine those two elements for a stunning result that works during the day and comes alive when the sun goes down. You'll create art that not only adds beauty to your decor, but is one of the most creative ways to repurpose string lights usefully all over your home.

Pick out a canvas print that appeals to you from Dollar Tree's Rustic Chic Canvas Wall Art collection and add a few matching decals. We love the Main Street Wall Creations Acrylic Mirrored Wall Art, but pick out something that works with the image you'll be using. Finally, add a string of battery-operated fairy lights. Arm yourself with a hot glue gun, and you're ready to begin.

Turn the canvas over and hot glue the fairy lights to the back of the image. Aim for thin lines of glue, as thick blobs may seep through the canvas and show up on the image. Low-temperature hot glue is the best option when working with fabric. PVA glue or acrylic gel are other options you can use, though the drying time is longer. When you glue the battery pack in place, make sure you keep the screws accessible for when you have to replace the batteries later. Turn the lights on, hang your canvas, and enjoy the soft-lit art!

This art upgrade is versatile and can be used indoors to brighten a dark hallway, much like another easily customizable solution. No need for expensive electrical upgrades; just hang some beautiful glowing art. Using rechargeable batteries will extend the glow-life of your artwork in a highly eco-friendly way. These paintings work well as subtle outdoor lighting on your patio, too, as long as you hang them under cover away from the elements or bring them in when the weather gets grumpy.

For an easy modification, use a larger canvas print, such as the Canvas with Clear Gel Finish Wall Decor options from Dollar Tree. Instead of gluing your lights randomly, use them to emphasize parts of the image. Add sparkle to water, twinkling night sky stars, a circle of glowing sun, or shimmer to a dress. To figure out where to position the lights, stand the canvas upright with a lamp shining on the front image. Similar to using an artist's lightbox, this should allow you to see the image while you work on the reverse side.

As this DIY wall art is so quick and affordable, you can use your creations as decor for themed events. Whether it's a garden party surrounded by glowing art hung on the trees, a formal entryway lit up by radiant images, or an entire wall decorated in subtle lighting as a backdrop to a dance, these upgraded artworks bring a soft, magical glow.