10 DIY Wall Art Ideas Under $20 (Pinterest Viral Recreations)

Your walls look sadder than your dating history. Let’s fix that with these DIY “art” projects that’ll make your landlord question your security deposit.

1. Drunk Watercolor Therapy

DIY watercolor wall art 2025
When ‘abstract’ means ‘I gave up halfway through’.

For wine moms in denial:
• “Abstract” = code for “I sneezed”
• $5 canvas hides tears
• Pro tip: Use cheap vodka as brush cleaner

2. Grandma’s Curtain Revival

Framed fabric wall art DIY

Hoarding chic:
• Upcycle old tablecloths
• Hide questionable stains
• Pro tip: Claim it’s “vintage” – they’ll never know

3. Basic Bitch Inspiration Board

DIY inspirational quote board

Live laugh lie:
• Cover 80% with Starbucks receipts
• Add “gratitude” you don’t feel
• Pro tip: Use Comic Sans for maximum cringe

4. Dead Plant Gallery

Nature wall hanging DIY

Botanical murder memorial:
• Preserve failed houseplants
• Glue gun burns add texture
• Pro tip: Spray paint dead ferns gold

5. Creepy Photo Shrine

DIY photo collage wall art

For exes and regrets:
• Crop out toxic relatives
• Hide acne years creatively
• Pro tip: Add cat pics – they’ll never leave

6. Kindergarten Geometry

Geometric wall art DIY

Adult fingerpainting:
• “Modern art” = shaky lines
• Blue tape hides mistakes
• Pro tip: Claim children helped – it’s believable

7. Macrame Nightmares

DIY macrame wall hanging

Knot your problem:
• Perfect for hiding wall mold
• Doubles as cat toy
• Pro tip: YouTube tutorials increase wine consumption

8. Broken Plate Therapy

Upcycled plate wall art

Anger management art:
• Smash relationship baggage
• Glue shards randomly
• Pro tip: Band-Aids included in budget

9. String Theory Fail

DIY string art projects

Physics meets crafts:
• Hammered? You will be
• Straight lines optional
• Pro tip: Superglue fingers for better grip

10. Seasonal Desperation

DIY seasonal wreath ideas

Holiday hoarding:
• Christmas in July? Why not
• Hot glue fingerprints add texture
• Pro tip: Buy 90% off decor in January

Final Masterpiece

DIY wall art before and after
Your walls now look like a kindergarten art show. You’re basically Picasso.

Tag us in your #DIWhy disasters – bonus points if it’s still dripping paint. Remember: bad art > empty walls > self-reflection.

Ibrahim
Ibrahim

Hi, I’m Ibrahim, the creator of Sophistinest! I’m passionate about helping people create stylish and functional spaces they love to call home. Follow me on Pinterest for more tips and inspiration!

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