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Black and White DIY Art

March 1, 2021 By Karen 3 Comments

This black and white DIY artwork was quick, easy, and inexpensive….and black and white are so popular right now!

Have you ever tried to make your own DIY artwork?

I started DIY’ing artwork after we bought our first house. There were so many bare walls and little money.

For my first DIY art project, I took a tablecloth my mother-in-law gave me. It was an embroidery tablecloth her mother made. It was slightly stained, and I didn’t think I would ever use it.

I saw an HGTV episode on using fabric stiffener to use on fabric for art projects. Let’s say you should have seen my mother-in-law’s face when she saw her mother’s tablecloth on our wall.

Believe me when I say you don’t have to be an artist to have artwork on your walls….

I also made these pictures out of a bird calendar. The frames came with a standard mat, but I wanted to make it look more finished. I added a brown ribbon around the mat to give the illusion of a double mat.

DIY Black and White Photos

To make the black and white prints, all you need is paper and a pair of scissors to get the job done. I also had a little help from a couple of paper punches, but they are definitely unnecessary.

Black and White Art

  1. Gathering Supplies

    White 12 x12 Card Stock:https://amzn.to/3usHSlZ
    Black 12 x 12 Card Stock: https://amzn.to/3sqlKXz
    Scissors
    Ruler
    Optional:
    3 inch Circle Punch: https://amzn.to/3pIujLn
    1 inch Circle Punch: https://amzn.to/2ZFLDWU
    Pencil
    Craft Knife: https://amzn.to/2ZFHlPoWhite and Black Paper with ruler and scissors

  2. Here Are The Optional Supplies

    Circle Punches

  3. Cut White Card Stock

    Cut the white card stock to fit the size of your frame. I cut three
    8 1/4 x 10 1/4 pieces of cardstock. They should be slightly larger than the mat size if you are using a mat. Also, use the frame backing as a guide.

  4. Cut the Black Card Stock

    This is where your creativity begins. Have fun and make up the designs. It is amazing what can be done with varying size squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles. White paper with black circles and circle punch

  5. Have Fun

    Next, I cut a variety of different size circles and squares. Then I modified them by cutting the shapes again into triangles and ovals. The sky is the limit, and there is no right or wrong.
    I strongly suggest making sure your shapes are straight and square; otherwise, your pattern will look uneven and less professional.

  6. Make Your Design

    I did not have a preconceived pattern in mind before I started. It just happened as I was cutting my shapes.Black and White Photo

  7. Pattern Two

    Black and White Photo

  8. Pattern 3

    Black and White Photo

  9. Frame

    I believe an important part of DIY artwork is making sure your frame is of substance. A nice frame and mat will nicely accent your artwork.
    Frames can be expensive, watch your craft stores and use coupons. I bought these frames at Michaels; they were a pack of three for 14.99. The mats were off-white, so I spray-painted them black for contrast.Frame

Three black and White photos on walls

Just remember to have fun! If you like DIY home projects, you may enjoy this post on my blog https://www.designgarnish.com/how-to-make-a-heart-shaped-topiary/

If you want a more detailed outline of how I made each design, leave a note in the comment, and I can email you a drawing.

Our homes can be comfortable, and beautiful for not a lot of money….

Karen

Disclaimer: I may sometimes use affiliate links, which means a small commission is earned if you purchase via the link. The price you pay will be the same whether you use the affiliate link or go directly to the vendor’s website using a non-affiliate link.


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  1. Stacey says

    March 4, 2021 at 11:10 pm

    My husband and I just bought a new house and I cannot wait to decorate with these! What a fun project. I love it!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 5, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      Congrats on your new home! How exciting…this was so easy and you can do it on a larger scale if you need larger pictures…

      Reply
  2. Carolyn says

    April 10, 2021 at 3:58 am

    The pictures are really pretty, they could also be done in another color for another room or a child’s room.
    But I would like to know what your MIL said when she spied the tablecloth on the wall.

    Reply

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