DIY Unique Wall Art Using An Unsuspecting Item From Your Kitchen Pantry

Hanging up eye-catching wall art is a foolproof way to add personality into your decorating scheme. It might be easy to find an art piece that speaks to you in stores or online; however, you can take things to the next level by using your DIY skills to create unique wall art with an unsuspecting item from your kitchen pantry. Believe it or not, pistachio shells are the secret ingredient that will help you design a work of art worthy of display on your walls. All you have to do is glue the shells onto a cardboard canvas in a pattern of your choice for a dynamic, textured statement piece.

For this DIY, we focused on a simple fern-like branch for the design, but there are a lot of looks you can create. Arrange the shells into flower crowns, raindrops, people, or any abstract pattern. Don't be afraid to get creative and make a piece of art that really aligns with your aesthetic. Consider evaluating your current decor theme for inspiration. For example, you may want to opt for an earth-toned pistachio piece if you have a rustic or boho living space. A bold and colorful interior design scheme might benefit from an additional pop of color, so you could paint your pistachio shells an eye-catching shade. However you get crafty, this typically discarded food scrap can become an art piece that complements your aesthetic.

To create this trendy wall art idea with pistachio shells, start out by making your canvas. Simply cut a piece of cardboard to whatever size you desire. Next, create a frame using rolled paper and glue these pieces around the borders of the cardboard with hot glue. From there, you can paint the DIY canvas your preferred color. You can also substitute the cardboard for a traditional canvas, wood round, old mirror, fabric square, or any other medium you'd like for your base.

After the paint has dried, proceed with arranging your pistachio pattern on your canvas. For this fern-like design, glue a twine string to your canvas to act as a stem and then attach the pistachio shells onto either side of the string to form the leaves. Feel free to branch out and add your own personal touch. If you'd like to design a flower, use a rhinestone or cotton ball as the center and place the pistachios around it to resemble the petals. Plants and flowers aside, it's also possible to layer the shells over a painted person to create textured garments or accessories, like a ruffled dress or beaded jewelry. If none of these ideas suit your preferences, there's also the option to let loose and design an abstract pattern with the shells, gluing each piece wherever your heart desires. When it's complete, feel free to hang your gorgeous 3D wall art and spice up your existing decor.