15 DIY Wallpaper Crafts for Creative Home Decor Projects

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I’ve always been a sucker for a bold wallpaper. The brighter the colors, the crazier the patterns, the better!  

My dining room walls are a testament to that. 

And my powder room…

And my craft room…

You get the point!

But what about all those leftover scraps after a project, or that perfect roll I can’t quite bring myself to use on a whole wall? 

That’s where wallpaper crafts come in! These are easy DIY wallpaper ideas for which you don’t need rolls of wallpaper.

You might have heard of wallpaper crafts for kids. These are wallpaper crafts for adults!

Today, we’re going to explore some creative ways to transform those leftover pieces into unique and functional items for your home. We’re talking easy projects!

It’s a win-win: it’s a great way to use up some extra wallpaper, and you get some amazing new decor pieces that reflect your love of color and pattern. Let’s get started!

Craft Wallpaper Ideas for Unique Decor In Your Home

So, you’ve got your leftover wallpaper stash in hand (or maybe you snagged a new roll specifically for this project!). Now what? 

Here is a whole host of fun projects that use wallpaper and add some serious personality to your space!

Decorative Wallpaper Bowl

I’ve had people who were amazed that this bowl is actually covered with wallpaper! 

The project literally calls for leftover wallpaper scraps and only takes about an hour to make. 

It cost me a mere $5!

You can see the wallpaper bowl project details HERE.

Such a quick and easy way to take an inexpensive dollar-store bowl and turn it into a beautiful work of art!

Here are some fun ways to style your new wallpapered bowl:

• Fill with fruit and display on your kitchen island.
• Style with decorative balls with interesting textures.
• Fill with pinecones! For summer, use bleached pine cones.l For winter,  spray the pinecones with metallic paint. And for fall, leave them in their natural state. Each way will look amazing in your bowl!
• Use the bowl to store colorful yarn balls, keeping your knitting or crocheting projects organized and adding a pop of color to your craft space.
• Keep it simple by using the bowl as a catch-all for keys, loose change, or other small items you tend to misplace.

Wallpaper Covered Books

If you are of a certain age, you might recall covering your textbooks at the beginning of each school year. I love covering my books with basic grocery sacks and then decorating the books with markers and stickers.

The same premise goes for covering books in your home for a lovely and cohesive decor touch. Simply fold and cover your books with small pieces of wallpaper!

For this project, I love to use a white textured wallpaper that enhances the visual interest in a bookshelf where I want to feature other interesting pieces of decor or vintage treasures.

I can’t tell you how many times guests have zeroed in on these covered books.

So simple and yet so stylish!

Wallpapered Bookshelves

Don’t stop with the books. Wallpaper the bookshelves!

Or at least the back of them!

This is a fantastic use of wallpaper that will give your room an interior design pattern punch without the commitment of papering an entire wall.

So choose a design that is a little more daring…you can always change it later it you want!

This bookcase got a total makeover with paint and wallpaper.

You can see all the details HERE.

Drawers of Wallpaper

You will love the pattern surprise when you open the drawers of this project!

While the wallpaper is not seen on the exterior of this repurposed wood CD tower (because I donated all of our CDs!), it gets the spotlight when you open the drawers and see the glorious pattern!

Take a look at how simple this wallpaper drawer project is HERE.

From Humble Utility Cart to Chic Bar Cart

Grab a basic utility cart from Amazon, Ikea, or other big box stores, and turn it into a chic bar cart or side table with old wallpaper!

As paper crafts go, this project takes a little more measuring and cutting of smaller pieces, but the effort is well worth it!

Check out the project details HERE.

I love to use this as a portable bar cart in our kitchen.

But I also love to style it as an additional side table in the living room.

Tray Chic

See how to use dollar store wallpaper sheets HERE.

Even More Wallpaper Craft Inspiration:

1. Magazine Menagerie: Breathe new life into old magazines by using wallpaper to create decorative covers for storage boxes. Group them together for a stylish and personalized magazine rack.
2. Picture Frame Flair: Update plain picture frames with a touch of wallpaper. Use contrasting patterns for a bold statement or coordinate with the artwork for a cohesive look.
3. Coaster Canvas: Transform plain cork coasters into mini works of art by decoupaging them with your favorite wallpaper scraps. This is a quick and easy project for adding a splash of color to your coffee table.
4. Tech Organizer Delight: Tame those tangled cords! Use wallpaper to decorate cardboard boxes or magazine holders, creating stylish organizers for your phone chargers, laptop cords, and other tech essentials.
5. Updated Step Stools: Line each step of a step stool with your favorite wallpaper. You could use one pattern or make each step a different pattern!

Alright, that’s a wrap on this wallpaper craft extravaganza! By now, you’re probably itching to grab some scraps and unleash your inner decorator. 

Remember, these wallpaper craft ideas are just a springboard to get your creative juices flowing. 

So don’t be afraid to mix and match ideas, add your own personal touch, and maybe even come up with a simple wallpaper crafts haven’t even been thought of yet! 

Cheers!