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Wall Art Using Dollar Tree’s Peel ‘n Stick Wallpaper

There are two wall areas in my apartment that have had me stumped as to what I could hang there. One is the space above the TV and the second is the bricked area above the fireplace.

I had seen someone on YouTube use the Dollar Tree wallpaper in several 4 x 4″ frames to make an art installation. I thought it looked lovely but wanted something on a bit larger scale. I pulled out some of the trays I had in my craft stash, some peel and stick wallpaper and some some large peel and stick tiles and got to work.

Here’s how I made wall art using Dollar Tree’s peel ‘n stick wallpaper.

TV Wall

Supplies Used

• two metal trays (Dollar Tree)
• two rectangular trays/chargers (Dollar Tree)
• two sheets peel and stick wallpaper (Dollar Tree)
• scissors

 

 

This is the pattern of Dollar Tree wallpaper I used. Give me greenery every time. 🙂 Naturally, you do you.

 

 

These two metal trays from my stash were silver before I spray painted them white. 

 

 

I cut out a rough circle of paper to use on the inside of the round tray.

 

 

Then I pushed the paper down inside the tray and used my fingernail to outline where I need to cut it down so it would fit neatly into the centre of the tray. 

 

I did the same with the squared tray, rounding the four corners to fit those places on the tray.

 

I’ve always loved the shape of these rectangular chargers/trays from Dollar Tree. They were silver before I spray painted them white. 

 

 

 

As before, I pressed a sheet of wallpaper into the tray and used my fingernail to define where I need to cut it.

I repeated this process for the second rectangular tray.

 

 

I used Command velcro strips to hang the completed pieces.

I’m quite happy with the way my art installation turned out. It fills the space above the TV nicely while providing a hit of colour.

Above the Fireplace

The area above the fireplace is white brick. Some of the bricks in the centre stick out, which makes it difficult to find a picture that will hang flat. Here’s what I came up with to solve the problem.

Supplies Used

• two rectangular trays/chargers (Dollar Tree)
• two 8″ square peel and stick wall tiles (Dollar Tree)
• two 3 1/2 x 5″ frames
• scissors
• measuring tape

 

 

These removable peel and stick wall tiles are a recent addition to Dollar Tree in my area. They are made by the same company that makes the long sets of wall stickers. I loved this gold pattern. It’s slightly embossed and has a nice sheen to it. I could only find two tiles in the same pattern but I was sure I could make it work for my purposes.

I left the two trays in their original gold colour to match the tiles.

 

 

To begin, I carefully cut one tile down the centre and centred it on the tray. As I knew the cut piece wouldn’t reach to the sides, I left a small gap at the top as well, so the framing would look intentional.

 

 

 

Next, I measured and cut a section of the remaining tile, about 3 1/2″ long,  to finish off the pattern on the tray. I also left a small gap at the bottom to match the top. 

 

 

These tile patterns match up perfectly! I continued to do the same thing with the second tile and tray.

 

 

I filled two 3 1/2 x 5″ frames with the two small pieces of tile left, simply sticking the tile to the frame backings and trimming the excess. I had to make sure that the main pattern on the tile was centred in the frame.

 

 

I used Command velcro strips to hang this art installation, as well. Love the way this looks above my fireplace! It’s just the pop of colour the white surround needed.

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