Have you been saving some gorgeous leftover wallpaper scraps in the hope you might come up with the perfect project for them, yet you have yet to find it? When I find wallpaper I love, I hate to throw it away too, but there are always those leftover pieces. Wondering what to do with them? Well, so was I, so I went looking for some cool craft ideas. From cool paper crafts t easy home decor to fun desk accessories and even gifts, you can make some super crafty and awesome things with your leftover wall paper remnants. So many cool things, in fact, that you may soon be in search of more wall paper scrap pieces. Check out these fabulous tutorials from our favorite DIY bloggers. Happy crafting!
3. Vintage Chair Makeover
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This vintage chair makeover idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get our full step by step tutorial to try it yourself.
4. Freshen Up your Fridge
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This freshen up your fridge idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Auntpeaches for the complete recipe.
5. DIY Vintage Wallpaper Letters
DIY Vintage Wallpaper Letters – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Mysocalledcraftylife’s full tutorial for all the details.
6. An Affordable Wallpaper Trick
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the affordable wallpaper trick. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Cupofjo has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
9. Make Pinwheel Decorations
Behance nailed it with this make pinwheel decorations idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the make pinwheel decorations. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Behance for the complete recipe.
10. Wallpaper Backed Bookcase
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this wallpaper backed bookcase idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Myscandinavianhome’s full tutorial for all the details.
11. DIY Origami Lampshade
Ever crave a fun DIY? This diy origami lampshade idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Apartmentapothecary has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
12. Wallpaper Clipboard
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I have always loved fun crafts, and this wallpaper clipboard idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
13. DIY Wallpaper Stools
This diy wallpaper stools idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Thislittlestreet to see every step.
14. Framed Vintage Wallpaper Art
Why make it complicated? This framed vintage wallpaper art idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the vintage wallpaper art. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Sointovintage for the complete recipe.
16. Vintage Wallpaper Covered Book Boxes
Here is home decor, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Thepolkadotcloset has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Drawer Liners
From a quiet night in to a full house, this drawer liners idea works if you love craft ideas. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the drawer liners. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Blog at the link.
18. Upcycled Wallpaper Covered Radio Revamp
Try this upcycled wallpaper covered radio revamp idea next time you’re after a fun DIY. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Mysocalledcraftylife to see every step.
19. DIY Wall Art
Craftsncoffee really knows fun crafts, and this diy wall art idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Craftsncoffee for the complete recipe.
21. Wallpaper Cityscapes
Looking for an easy tutorial that actually works? This wallpaper cityscapes idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Pimpelwit has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Bookshelf Makeover
I will admit it, I am obsessed with handmade goods, and this bookshelf makeover idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the bookshelf makeover. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Erinspain at the link.
23. Wallpaper Kid’s Table
This wallpaper kid’s table idea is fuss free and delivers on a fun DIY. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Thesweetestdigs to see every step.
24. Step Up Your Stairs
No need to overthink fun crafts – this step up your stairs idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Prettyplainjanes for the complete recipe.
26. Papered Switch Plates
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I do not think I will ever get tired of an easy tutorial like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
28. 5-Minute Decoupage Tray
Put this 5-minute decoupage tray idea on your list next time you want a fun DIY. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Lindseycrafterblog to see every step.
29. Marimekko Stair and Lampshade Upcycle
Credit where it is due – Pillarboxblue really delivers on fun crafts, this marimekko stair and lampshade upcycle idea included. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Pillarboxblue for the complete recipe.
30. Stairs Decorated With Scraps Of Wallpaper
We go through a clear how-to like this quickly at my house, and this stairs decorated with scraps of wallpaper idea is a favorite. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the decorated scraps wallpaper. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Smartschoolhouse’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. DIY Wallpaper Dresser
Craving a fun DIY without much effort? This diy wallpaper dresser idea has you covered. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Chelseylifeanddesign has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
32. Decoupage Furniture With Wallpaper
Count me as a fan of fun crafts – this decoupage furniture with wallpaper idea is proof. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Pillarboxblue at the link.
33. Easy Paper Beads
This easy paper beads idea is about as easy as a clear how-to gets. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the paper beads. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Goldenfingers to see every step.
35. Wallpaper Samples Gift Bags
Wallpaper Samples Gift Bags for the win. This is fun crafts at its easiest. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Wesens Art’s full tutorial for all the details.
36. Wallpaper Decoupage Flower Pots
There is a reason I keep making a clear how-to like this one. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Favecrafts has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
