Sometimes I really long to cover the walls of my home with beautiful, original art pieces. Unfortunately, in the art world, beautiful and original often means expensive. Plus, with how frequently I change my mind, it’s difficult to commit to a very pricey piece of art. So I turned to my favorite childhood craft to solve my debacle: Paper chains! Remember making paper chains in the classroom to decorate the room, or to count down the days until a certain holiday?
This paper chain wall hanging is a simple craft that can make a big impact. We created a more calculated paper chain art piece by focusing on color, shape, and design. The end result was a beautiful abstract design that adds just the right amount of color to an entryway! The total cost for this project is less than $10.00, and all you need is paper and some TV time to put this baby together!
Grab the tutorial and color guide after the jump!
Paper Chain Wall Hanging
Materials:
Guide for the paper chain wall hanging, here!
Color Guide for the paper chain here, but feel free to choose whatever colors you want!
- Colored paper in dark pink, light pink, blue, green, yellow, and gold.
- Paper cutter
- Hot glue gun
- Wooden dowel
Instructions:
- Slice the paper in pieces with dimensions 1/2″ by 3 1/2″
- Follow the guide to create strands by overlapping about 1/2″ of each paper piece and securing with glue. Loop the next color through and secure with glue. Continue until you’ve completed a strand, and begin the next one.
- Slide the strands onto a wooden dowel and hang on the wall!
