Use Affordable Materials To Transform An Anti-Slip Pad Into Cute Hanging Wall Decor

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Are you looking for ways to decorate your walls without using framed art? Choosing 3D wall decor instead is an easy way to add immediate interest to a room. Wall hangings in particular are a great choice for making a stylish statement and adding texture and charm to blank walls with a flexible DIY project. Finding the right wall hanging that works well with your existing decor can take a lot of time, while buying one can be quite expensive. An affordable way of solving this problem is to use craft materials that you may already have at home along with one simple product: anti-slip fabric. Yup, you can use the stuff you put under your rugs or in your drawers to craft a rustic circular wall hanging that looks like you paid big bucks for.

We're confident even novice DIYers can tackle this quaint wall art project, as the creation process is simple and quick. Consider setting aside an afternoon at most. To get started on this project, you'll need to source the right materials. First up, you need some anti-slip netting in your preferred color. A 12-inch by 120-inch roll of Baleine Beige Non-Adhesive Drawer Shelf Liner costs a bit under $10. You'll also need some Skyzuoan Natural Burlap Fabric, around 25 metal bottle caps, a sheet of cardboard, a reel of Smart&Casual Natural Jute Twine, and a large wooden bead. Tools-wise, grab a pair of scissors, your glue gun, and some glue sticks.

This wall hanging is circular, so start by cutting a large circle — about the size of a bread plate — from the piece of cardboard. To create a gorgeous layered effect, cover the circle with hessian, sticking the fabric down with a glue gun and trimming any overhang. Then repeat the process with the anti-slip netting. To decorate the edges, wrap small pieces of hessian around each bottle cap and glue them around the perimeter of your circle, creating a stunning border or frame. Now it's your chance to exercise a little creativity and design a simple motif for the centre of the wall hanging. You could, for example, craft a lovely daisy-like flower out of twine or add a personal touch to your art with your initials. You're really only limited by your imagination at this stage.

If you've chosen anti-slip netting in a neutral hue, like beige or cream, the combination with hessian makes for a rustic, boho vibe. If you'd prefer to introduce some color to your artwork, you could decorate the hessian-covered bottle caps with acrylic paint. You could also use colorful anti-slip netting, like this verdant L7hwdp Green Shelf-Liner for about $15 a roll, or this pretty Amiitay Floral Shelf and Drawer Liner for almost $19 a roll. Arguably the best way to hang your wall art, whether you rent or own your home, is with Command Large Picture Hanging Strips. Because this project is made out of lightweight materials, you don't need to use something more permanent, like screws or nails. Bonus: If you ever tire of your creation, you can easily remove it and replace it with something else.