This DIY Wall Art Uses Leftover Wood Scraps + Only Takes 2 Days to Make

Home & DIY - By Ryan Luong on

Self-proclaimed “weekend warrior” Sam Raimondi shows us a true, two-day home project. The DIY’er (who renovated her entire house while working full-time as a psychologist) teaches Rach how to make wall art that uses leftover scraps of wood and only takes a weekend to complete. 

Sam says you can use any type of backer board such as MDF or plywood found at your local home improvement store. 

Listicle: Columbia Forest Products 1/4 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. PureBond Birch Plywood

All you do is cut 1x2s into 90 and 45 degree angles by using a miter saw, and then sand everything down. To create the design of your choice, attach the pieces to a melamine board using wood glue and use a nail gun to pin everything down. Let it dry overnight.  

Listicle: Makita 15 Amp 12 in. Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser
Listicle: White Melamine Wood Shelf 15.75 in. D x 97 in. L
Listicle: Titebond III 16 oz. Ultimate Wood Glue
Listicle: Milwaukee M18 FUEL GEN II 18-Volt 18-Gauge Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Brad Nailer Kit with One 2.0 Ah Battery, Charger and Bag

The next day, trim any overhang with a circular saw and then add prime and spray paint. Once the paint dries, attach the frame, and you’re done! 

Listicle: Festool 576708 TS 55 FEQ Plunge Cut Circular Saw in systainer³ - NO Rail
Listicle: KILZ 2 ALL PURPOSE 1 Gal. White Interior/Exterior Multi-Surface Primer, Sealer, and Stain Blocker
Listicle: Quick Color 10 oz. Flat Black General Purpose Spray Paint

“Not bad for a weekend project, right?” Sam says. 

Be sure to also check out her other tutorials for a cement planter + a board and batten accent wall.