Repurpose A Thrift Store Blanket Into A Stunning Piece Of Wall Art

Large-scale artwork can add so much charm to a space, whether you are just looking to decorate a large and empty wall or trying to create a dynamic focal point in any room. It's especially great for spaces above sizeable pieces of furniture like dressers, headboards, and sofas, as well as a perfect way to add an immediately dramatic flavor to small spaces like entryways and hallways. Larger art can be expensive, however, especially when created by working artists. Even home retailer prints and posters can often cost over $100 to frame and prepare for hanging. As a clever hack that can save you money, Instagram user @camillabakken shows off how she created a large-scale piece of art, which looks like a museum-quality piece, for her dining room simply by using an inexpensive blank canvas and a fun abstract throw blanket. It's a way to get a huge piece of budget-friendly art in minutes. 

While hanging a blanket on the wall as décor is nothing new, this is a more high-end and polished option than hanging throws as a tapestry from some nails or hooks. It's a perfect chance to preserve a favorite blanket you don't want to suffer from use and laundry damage, repurpose old throw blankets, or just to create distinctive and unusual art that adds a lot of texture and drama to a space. While you may not find the ideal large painting or canvas print for your space, blankets come in a wealth of cool designs at all price points.

To turn a throw blanket into a one-of-a-kind piece of art, spread out your blanket on the floor, steaming or ironing it to smooth out any wrinkles. Place a large, inexpensive blank canvas in the middle, making sure the design elements you want will be on the canvas. Begin folding the edge of the blanket inward like wrapping a gift, using a staple gun to secure the fabric to the wooden frame of the canvas. Pull it tight to ensure a smooth surface with no sagging. Use sharp scissors to cut away excess material from the back of the blanket. If your blanket still has some wrinkles or creases, you can steam it once it's on the canvas to smooth them out. You can also add a frame made from simple wood molding. 

Use an abstract design, as the DIYer does above, for a dynamic museum-style piece on a budget. Patterned blankets in plaid or other designs make great panels to add interest to a wall. This project is also a perfect chance to create fandom or team-related wall canvases for man-caves or kids' bedrooms. Additionally, it's a fun way to hang your favorite quilt.