DIY Octopus Wall Art
Hallway Makeover week 2 has arrived! I’m back with my progress with our hallway makeover for the $100 Room Challenge. You have one month to make over one room for $100!
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Week 2
This week I’ve just been sorting out my exact plans for the room. I’m getting ready to paint the wall in preparation for the board and batten. I’m trying to decide on whether I should do a mid-wall Board and Batten or higher up on the wall?! Which one do you like better?
Comment below and tell me which one you like best! 🙂
I’ve probably focused mainly on the gallery wall this past week. I purchased a gold Better Homes and Garden 7 Piece Frame Set from Walmart. I got it on sale for $15 when it’s normally $39.99!
I’m now figuring out what photos and art I want to put inside of the frames and how to arrange them! Although, this will also depend on how high I make the board and batten.
Octopus Art
I have been obsessed with octopus art for quite some time. I’ve always loved the Lord Bodner Triptych. It has and always will be completely out of my price range.
I made a canvas octopus wall art a few years ago. It’s still one of my favorites but I wanted to make a more updated one.
I grabbed a 16×20 canvas that I had and put a coat of Matte Modge Podge on the top. I read online that vinyl has a hard time sticking to canvas so it’s best to prep your canvas.
Vinyl Decal
I created my own image for my Cricut Maker through Design Space. I started out by inserting an octopus from the images toolbar. Then, I inserted henna-style clipart into my canvas on Design Space.
After you have inserted your images you then want to click and highlight both of the images. Click the slice button on the lower right of your screen. Then drag the sliced images apart and you will have the henna design cut out of the octopus image.
Size the image to the size of your canvas/preference and set it to cut. I wanted mine to fill up a good majority of the 16×20 canvas so I sliced the image in half.
This will allow it to cut on two separate mats. Otherwise, you are limited to 12×24. I wanted mine taller than 12 inches.
I weeded the octopus image and added some Transfer Tape and applied it to my canvas! What a fun end result! Now I’m looking forward to getting the rest of my gallery wall put together!
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Nicki Parrish says
That is a very cool project, can’t wait to see the end result! I need a cricut!
Ruthie says
Thank you so much, Nicki! I love how it turned out!
Kelli says
First, of the two images I love the higher board and batten. Second, with that awesome wall art you making it may look better with the mid-way board and batten. So I am no help at all, lol. I am always amazed with cricut creations. Am thinking would make a perfect birthday gift (wink).
Ruthie says
I highly recommend getting a Cricut! It’s one of my absolute favorite crafting items!
Jen @Jenron Designs says
I love how your art turned out you did a great job combining several graphics together to make a very unique and custom piece for your space. Excellent job!
Ruthie says
Thanks so much, Jen! I can’t wait to hang it up!
Kate says
What a fun piece of wall art — love it!
Ruthie says
Thanks Kate!! I love it!
Beth says
This is a fantastic tutorial! I have a Cricut but haven’t been able to figure out how to do this yet-thanks for sharing!
Ruthie says
Thanks, Beth! I LOVE using my Cricut!! Good luck on your next project!
Jackie says
This artwork is super cool! I am just so impressed with how it came together. Side note- I like tall board and batten for a hallway. Good luck- can’t wait to see more
Ruthie says
Thanks, Jackie! I still need to decide on the height! I need to hurry and decide! Haha
Elizabeth Jones says
Love love love your inspiration! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Ruthie says
Thank you so much, Elizabeth! I’m so excited for the end result!
Joy says
You make it look so easy! Can you do stuff like that with the old generation Cricut?
Ruthie says
I believe so! A little over a year ago I got my first Cricut Explore Air 2. It can definitely do this on there. 🙂
Megan Knowlan says
I love your inspiration and love the octopus! So many possibilities with the Cricut! I’m also trying to decide on my board and batten height. I vote for the taller height in the hallway!
Ruthie says
Thanks, Megan! Isn’t the octopus fun?!