40 AMAZING Craft Wall Hanging Ideas!

Have a bare wall that could use some love? These amazing craft wall hanging ideas are for you! No need to spend hundreds of dollars on wall decor. All you need is a rainy Saturday and your creativity to make a one-of-a-kind DIY wall hangings. The best part? Most of these craft ideas involve super inexpensive supplies such as paper and yarn!

Paper Craft Wall Hanging Ideas

1. Ombre Paper Chain Wall Hanging via Design Improvised

Put a sophisticated spin on classic paper rings by making them ombre! All you need is for this project is craft paper, a paper cutter, and a stapler. These large-scale wall hangings are a simple way to decorate empty walls. Get the tutorial here.

2. Rainbow Paper Chain Wall Hanging via Pretty Life Girls

You can also use paper chains like a grid to make a variety of designs. This rainbow pattern is a great example! You could also try a heart, or monogram by sketching out your design ahead of time. Get the tutorial here.

 

3. DIY Feather Wall Decor via Design Improvised

A set of fringe scissors turns inexpensive cardstock into delicate paper feathers to decorate your wall. This boho wall decoration with paper is easy to make. Customize the feather colors to celebrate the different seasons, such as these colors for fall. Hang the features from leather ropes for a chic look!  Get the tutorial here.

4. Leaf Craft Wall Hanging via Michaels

Fold paper into modern tropical leaves and hang from a branch to create a pretty boho paper wall hanging. Wooden beads and rope contribute to the boho vibes. Get the tutorial here.

5. Layered Fan Art Piece via The House That Lars Built

Accordion fans, medallions, however you want to call them, they’re adorable and a great statement piece! This easy wall hanging with paper is typically used as party decor, but can also make for beautiful wall decorations in a living room or bedroom. Get the tutorial here.

6. Origami Hearts Craft Wall Hanging  via Creative Jewish Mom

Want to try your hands at origami? Here is a paper hearts wall hanging that is an easy craft for origami beginners. All you need is paper, string, and a hanger to make this sweet wall decoration with paper.  Get the tutorial here.

7. Wall of Rainbow Koi via Instructables 

Want to try a more advanced origami craft? This eye-catching Paper Koi Origami Wall Art is such a clever way to pop of color to your walls. In this step-by-step tutorial you’ll even find an updated version where you can add LED mood lights to your creation! Get the tutorial here.

8. DIY Paper Wall Art  via Sugar and Cloth

Who knew chicken wire could look so chic? The addition of colorful paper rolls and a wood frame makes this handmade wall decoration a statement piece for your home. Customize the paper colors to match your decor.  Get the tutorial here.

9. DIY Paper Heart Wreath via The House That Lars Built

This paper accordion heart wreath is the perfect way to decorate for a special occasion or decorate a little girl’ sbedroom wall. Get the tutorial here.

10. Paper Heart Wall Hanging Tutorial via Janelle All Sorts Of Random

Here is another paper craft wall hanging idea using hearts. However you could put your own spin on this idea using a variety of different shapes such as small triangles or circles.  Use bright colors to give a personal touch to an empty wall. Get the tutorial here.

11. DIY Paper Wall Hanging via Kosmosmith

Use circle paper punches or a Cricut to create a variety of circles in different sizes and colors for this  craft. Position wood dowels around a wood wreath base and then glue on all the circles! This beautiful wall hanging with paper is a fun way to add pops of color to your kid’s room. Get the Tutorial here.

Yarn Wall Hanging Ideas

12. DIY Tree of Life Yarn Wall Art via Lost Mom

Here is a step-by-step tutorial for a cute and fun project that would make for a fun gift. It uses twisted yarn for the trunk and a variety of yarn tassels for the Weeping Willow style leaves. It looks complicated, but this yarn wall art is actually surprisingly easy to make! Get the tutorial here.

13. Fringed Yarn Mirror Wall Hanging via Sugar and Cloth

I love simple diy projects like this clever way to dress up a plain circle mirror. A grouping of these mirrored yarn wall hangings is a modern way to decorate an empty wall. You can coordinate the color yarn with your living room or bedroom home decor. Get the Tutorial here.

14. Rainbow Yarn Wall Decor via Pure Sweet Joy

Use colorful yarn and rope to make boho rainbow wall art! This step-by-step tutorial shows you how. Get the tutorial here.

15. Easy Yarn Wrapped Cardboard Art via DIY Candy

Sometimes the simplest materials can make for the coolest results! This yarn wall art was made by cutting a script word out of cardboard and wrapping it with yarn. Wouldn’t this look cute with baby names in a nursery? Get the tutorial here.

16. DIY Wall Hanging Tutorial via The Gathered Home

This is a more advanced DIY woven wall hanging involving a latch hook, rug canvas, and yarn for incredible results! Check out the instructions for this sophisticated yarn wall art if you are ready for a fun crafting challenge. Get the tutorial here.

17. Yarn Wall Hanging on a Budget via DIY Candy

You can make a simple fringe wall hanging by tying lengths of yard to a dowel. Not special crafting skills required! Choose any color palette of yarn you want – from bright colors for a kids room to muted warm tones for fall. Get the tutorial here.

18. DIY Yarn Wall Hanging via A Little Craft In Your Day

This yarn wall art is definitely a statement piece. It takes awhile to make if yours as big as this one. But it will be worth it because you’ll end up filling that empty wall with a one-of-a-kind art piece!  Get the tutorial here.

Pom Pom Wall Hanging Ideas

19. DIY Pom Pom Rainbow via Lost Mom

Make a simple rainbow wall hanging from yarn pom-poms and wire. This craft comes together quickly as you only need to make eight pom poms in your favorite bright colour! It would be a sweet addition for a  child’s bedroom or playroom, or incorporated into a gallery wall. Get the tutorial here.

20. DIY Pom Pom Wall Hanging via Sugar and Cloth

Have a ton of leftover yarn? This is craft is a great way to put it to use! Use a variety of colors and different textures of yarn to create pom poms for this boho style wall hanging. Get the tutorial here.

21. Pom-Pom Wall Hanging DIY via Pure Sweet Joy

This modern wall hanging involves a cool hack! While it looks like the pom-poms are hanging from strings, they are actually tied to a grid mat! This cool hack keeps the pom poms in place and without any gaps for the lush look. Check out how to make your own.  Get the tutorial here.

22. DIY Colorful Pom-Poms via Domino

Here is another version of pom pom wall hangings that spaces out the pom-poms along strings tied to a wooden dowel. Mixing up the sizes and colors of the pom-poms, including some shaggy ones at the base, gives it a modern look. Get the tutorial here.

23. DIY Flower Wall via Arin Solange at Home

This yarn art project is not a quick DIY, however it is a super unique piece of wall art that looks like something from Anthropologie. Start by wrapping a piece of plywood with yarn and then make a variety of small pom-poms in white and yellow to create a floral print. This handmade art would be a pretty addition to a tween’s room.  Get the tutorial here.

24. Pom Pom Wall Hanging via We Are Scout

This pom-pom wall hanging is actually an Ikea hack! It uses an Ikea scarf hanger as the base for the wall hanging. A pom-pom maker helps create lush, uniformly sized pom-poms quickly. Get the tutorial here.

Dream Catcher Wall Hanging Ideas

25. DIY Tassel Dream Catcher via Lost Mom

If you are you into boho yarn wall hangings, this DIY tassel dream catcher project for adults is very simple to accomplish using basic materials such as yarn in any trendy color combination and a metal ring. Get the tutorial here!

26. DIY Macrame Wall Hanging Tutorial Using Scrap Yarn via This Pixie Creates

Want to try your hand at macrame by starting with a simple project? This is easy macrame wall hanging is the perfect place to start. The tutorial comes with a free pattern. Get the tutorial here.

27. Crochet Dream Catcher via This Pixie Creates

Are you a skilled crocheter? Then this crochet dream catcher projects is for you! The tutorial includes a crochet round pattern. This beautiful wall hanging is the perfect way to embellish a gallery wall. Get the tutorial here.

28. DIY Tassel Dreamcatcher Yarn Wall Art via Deonna Wade

Why make one dreamcatcher when you can make multiple? DIY dreamcatchers become a statement piece when several of them are grouped on a wall together. Use a variety of hoop sizes, but keep to a consistent color palette of yarn to create this look. Check out how pretty this grouping of dream catchers look on this nursery wall. Get the tutorial here.

29. DIY Floral Wall Hanging Dreamcatcher via Mountain Ash Home

This Floral Wall Hanging is a modern take on a dream catcher, It uses simple materials such as a metal ring, a variety of cream colored ribbons and trim, and faux succulents and artificial flowers. Get the tutorial here.

30. Macrame Dream Catcher Wall Hanging Tutorial via Crafting on the Fly

Create a beautiful crescent-moon dream catcher using just metal rings and macrame cord. This is an intermediate level DIY for macrame lovers. It includes step-by-step instructions to lead you through all the sections of macrame knots. Get the tutorial here.

31. DIY Doily DreamCatcher via A Girl And a Glue Gun

Short on time? Hot glue a doily and ribbon or fabric scraps to a wood ring for an instant dreamcatcher! This easy DIY project is the perfect example that you can make a dream catcher in different ways.  Get tutorial here.

Kids Wall Hanging Ideas

32. Moon Phase Wall Hanging via Lost Mom

Create the phases of the moon with felt pieces for this simple felt wall hanging. The step-by-step DIY includes a printable template for the moon phases. Older kids can trace and cut out the moons from felt and practice their hand-sewing skills by stitching the pieces together. Get the tutorial here.

33. God’s Eye Wall Hanging Tutorial via Persia Lou

In this post you’ll learn how to make a gods eye wall hanging with this step-by-step tutorial! All you need are simple materials such as yarn and sticks to make this beautiful traditional craft. Make it with the kids or on your own for a colorful wall hanging giving your empty wall a personal touch of pops of color. Get the Tutorial here.

34. Make a Woven CD Dream Catcher via Pink Stripey Socks

Did you know you could use a CD to weave? I had no idea! This upcycle project is one of the most clever decoration ideas I found. It uses old CDs, colorful yarn, and beads to make dream catchers. The step-by-step tutorial shows you how to create the basic weaving grid by tying strands of yarn through the hole in the middle of the CD. From there you can make endless variations of dreamcatchers using different colors of yarn and beads. Get the tutorial here.

35. DIY Dream Catcher for Kids via Petitte Party Studio

This classic dream catcher is a fun example of how you can incorporate any craft supplies you have on hand – washi tape to decorate the wood ring, felt to create a heart, and beads and feathers to hang from yarn.  Get the tutorial here.

36. The Simplest Way To Display Your Kids Art via Design Improvised

I came up with this simple art display in my kids’ room as a way for them to admire their creations a little longer before they were pitched or put into a closet somewhere. This easy DIY project turns out into a simple wall hanging and yet beautiful wall art itself. Get the tutorial here.

Adult Wall Hanging Ideas

37. How to Turn a Cardboard Box into Wall Art via Design Improvised

Is your recycling bin full of cardboard boxes? Well here you have a great way to repurpose and turning them into wall art. The best thing is that you don’t need to have many creative skills to do this because is an easy DIY for beginners. Get the tutorial here.

38. Colorful Fabric Wall Hanging via Sugar and Cloth

Who knew you could make expensive looking, beautiful wall hangings with just pieces of felt? Head to the fabric store for large pieces of felt to make this mid-century inspired felt wall hanging. Cut them into organic shapes and layer them to create a one-of-a-kind statement piece for your wall. Get the tutorial here.

39. String and Felt Wall Hanging via Fancy Momma

Combine strands of yarn and leaves cut from felt for this large wall hanging. This craft requires quite a bit of time to make, but the results really stunning. Get the tutorial here.

40. DIY Family Photo Wall Hanging via The Sweetest Occasion 

I know we can store our photos on a device, but for me, nothing beats the actual printed photo printed. Here is a wall hanging idea to create wall art featuring your family and friends.  Get the tutorial here.

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