Upcycled Placemat Wall Art
Placemats for your dining table...or something else?
I found these secondhand placemats at a charity shop and thought sure, they belong on a table but let's put them on the wall because that makes total sense LOL. Honestly, this Upcycled Placemat Wall Art looks so gorgeous in our living area. And for a total project cost of $20, I'm forever reminded at how much you can save when you're being resourceful and reusing secondhand materials.
To see how my Upcycled Placemat Wall Art came together, watch this video
Before & After
Project Details
♻️ Upcycling: Secondhand placemats
🕒 Project Time Estimate: 45 minutes
🪑 Skill Level: Beginner
💰 Materials Cost: $20 (not including flowers)
👷🏼♀️ Safety Gear: Protective mask and eyewear
Materials
Drop sheet
4 thrifted square placemats
Thifted square stretched canvas (with a wooden backing)
Brown paint
Construction adhesive
Scrap wood for the frame
Scrap cardboard
Tools
Paint brush
Caulking gun
Mitre box
Tenon saw
Scissors
How To
Step 1: Place a drop sheet onto the surface you will be working from. Place the canvas on top and cover the canvas with brown paint using the paint brush. Set aside to dry.
Step 2: While the paint is drying, make your own DIY floating frame using my tutorial here.
Step 3: Glue the placemats onto the painted canvas using constriction adhesive and a caulking gun. Apply construction adhesive onto the back of the canvas frame and place it inside the frame. Set aside to dry for at least 6 hours before hanging.
Ta daaa!
If you're feeling inspired to turn your placemats into art, this project is for you. I always find lots of placemats at my local charity shops, but you might have some at home you could use. We have some raffia placemats that would also work really well…hmmmm.
And did I mention this Upcycled Placemat Wall Art is so soothing to the touch? After a hard day, I’m going to run my hands across the placemats and think calm thoughts because upcycling is my kind of self-care slash therapy. Happy making!
