DIY Owl Wall Art

This is my second owl craft in about three weeks, so I guess you can probably tell that I like owl stuff. I recently moved into a new apartment and the walls are pretty bare, so I thought, “Why not make some owl stuff to put on the walls?”

 

I got this wooden owl from Michael’s and painted it with brown paint. I then bought a bunch of pretty scrapbook paper to make the actual owl design.

This owl mug from Pier 1 Imports was my inspiration.

I glued the scrapbook paper onto the painted owl using mod podge, and then I mod podged over it to seal the paper. Next I took a piece of poster board and mod podged the background paper onto it.

I’m really not exaggerating when I say that I’m like the worst cutter, ever. It’s so difficult for me just to cut stuff in a straight line, let alone adding poster board into the mix. The poster board was definitely a lot wider when I started, and I had to keep cutting it down to make it look straight. Eventually I was satisfied with it, and I glued the owl onto the poster board.

I’m still not the greatest at using mod podge, so you can kind of see glue streaks on the owl, but overall I’m pretty darn happy with the project – and there’s less bare space on my walls now!




32 Comments on DIY Owl Wall Art

  1. Jen @ frazzled 5
    at (12 years ago)

    This is adorable! I love owls, and am pinning this! 🙂
    Hugs, Jen

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  2. Jessica
    at (12 years ago)

    Love it! Our kids’ school mascot is the owls. I totally have to make one of these!

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  3. Michelle
    at (12 years ago)

    That’s a neat use for some pretty scrapbooking paper — I’m always finding designs I can’t bear to cover up with pictures. 🙂

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  4. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}
    at (12 years ago)

    Very cute! And such a easy project!
    Thanks for linking up to this week’s Catch a Glimpse party! I’ll be featuring this tomorrow. 🙂

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  5. Jeannie-JB
    at (12 years ago)

    I love OWLs too! Pinning yours and will make one for my grand’s room.
    Love it. Found you on Trendy Treehouse!

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  7. Laura
    at (12 years ago)

    So cute! We just added owl art to our house too and we’re loving it!

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  9. Donna
    at (12 years ago)

    Whooooo loves this?! ME!!!

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  10. Debt Free Mommy
    at (12 years ago)

    It’s party time over at Debt Free Mommy Blog and you’re invited!! Please stop on in and link up with Making Space Mondays. We look forward to seeing any post(s) about making your space better. Hope to see you there. -Tabitha

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  11. Storm
    at (12 years ago)

    Love it! I’m a big lover of birds and owls. I’m adding this to Pinterest. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. Raejean
    at (12 years ago)

    Cute idea! My daughter wants to have an owl birthday party. I’ll have to remember this craft.

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  13. Judy
    at (12 years ago)

    So cute. I will be featuring this tonight at my Sizzle into Summer party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks.

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  14. Tauni
    at (12 years ago)

    Looks like a super-fun project and it’s perfect for fall!

    Thanks for sharing on Show & Tell at SNAP!

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  15. Melissa L
    at (12 years ago)

    Hello from Sundae Scoop Link Party!

    Oh! Love the owls! Owl fan here! 😀
    But I don’t have a “favorite color, lol, I like all the crayons in the box!

    Have a fabulous and inspired day!

    ~I hope you can take a moment to pop over to http://www.mywatermelonmoon.com and checkout my (relatively new) blog! I a follower of yours and would love you to give some blog love as a follower of mine! Happy Crafting!

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  16. Maria
    at (12 years ago)

    Awww how cute!!! I love owls, and this is adorable!!!!! Great job!!!

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  17. Kathy Moody
    at (12 years ago)

    This is the cutest owl ever! I love it. 🙂

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  18. Anita
    at (12 years ago)

    I love it! Owls are so much fun and you did a great job!

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  22. Ewa
    at (12 years ago)

    what a great owl!

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  25. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home
    at (12 years ago)

    I love owls! This turned out super cute!!

    Thanks for linking up with us @ Keep Calm & Link Up this week! We’re thrilled you chose to join our party and hope you found some inspiration!!

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  26. Melissa L
    at (12 years ago)

    Super Cute! You can never go wrong with owls! 😀

    ~Melissa
    http://www.mywatermelonmoon.com
    I love visitors! Come by and see me some time!
    I’m trying to get 100 followers before the end of the month, hope you decide to join me too!

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