Decorate Your Walls With A Sweet And Unique DIY You Can Use For Storing Notes

Are you keen to add some fun decor to your home? Do you struggle to keep reminders in a place where you can see them? Then this clever DIY might be the perfect solution for you. With just a few materials and tools, you can create your very own envelope-shaped ornament for your wall. And the best part? It can actually function as a real container, holding scraps of paper, reminders, love notes, or anything else you want to send to yourself or someone you live with.

For this DIY, you will need some air dry clay as well as a work surface, a small sponge, some paint, and a paint brush. In addition, adding a sealant achieves a glossy finish and protects the final product. You can use a sealer spray, resin, or Mod Podge from Amazon to achieve this effect and help guard the piece against dust or damage. The latter is a great option if you'd like more of a matte look as Mod Podge comes in a variety of finishes. So, why not try your hand at making your own DIY wall art that looks high-end and trendy, and find out how you can use it in your home for some simple, quirky organization?

To create the basic shape, roll out the air dry clay and cut it into a square, turning it at an angle so it looks like a diamond. Then, fold two opposite corners towards the middle and press them together, making sure they don't stick to the clay behind. A sponge can keep it apart and serve as a form while the clay dries to create the open envelope look. Finally, score and fold up the bottom corner, attaching it where the other two corners meet, so only the top corner is sticking out, as if the envelope were open. Make a hole in the top corner for hanging. 

Allow the clay to dry, then gently sand any sharp edges or bumpy surfaces. Paint it in any color or design you like, then use your Mod Podge, resin, or spray to seal it. You may need a few coats to create a durable finish. If you want to add dimension, press a stamp or some lettering into the clay before it dries for a textured effect.

To hang the piece, simply hammer a nail into your wall or use a strong adhesive strip. Tuck in notes, cards, artwork, or faux flowers. Make several quaint envelope pieces and mount them among framed pictures to create the perfect gallery wall. If you're using the envelope for important notes, place it in a location where it will be readily visible. For example, use it as a home office decor idea to make your space more welcoming and your to-do lists less daunting. Alternatively, if you want some fascinating table decor, you could make a larger version and place it on a side table filled with magazines, letters, or pamphlets.