DIY 3D Art From Wrapping Paper

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I hate throwing away pretty wrapping paper! Even worse is leaving it to languish in a dark drawer, so here is my new favourite way to upcycle some special paper into a special piece of wall art.

3D Wall Art Decoupage Wrapping Paper

Here’s how to make you some 3D Art from recycled wrapping paper.

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Wrapping paper – I found this very-on-trend flamingo number at Paper Chase.
  • Thick spongy cardboard (about 20cm x 20cm is all you need)
  • Double sided tape
  • Scissors
  • Photo frame

3D Wall Art Decoupage Wrapping Paper

1.First, think about what bits of your paper you’d like to pop out – make sure you have wrapping paper that repeats itself so you have at least 3 or 4 layers of the same.

2.Your first layer will be the base and should be the whole picture. Then, cut out your foreground. I chose the flamingo, plus several of the flowers.

3D Wall Art Wrapping Paper 3

3.Now stick two pieces of double sided tape to either side of the cardboard.

3D Wall Art Decoupage Wrapping Paper

4.Cutting off small slithers about a half a centremetre wide – smaller if you need to – then stick these onto the base where you want your next layer to sit. Peel off the top of the tape and stick down your next layer.

3D Wall Art Wrapping Paper

5.Keep building – 3 layers is a good place to start!

6.Take the glass out of your frame and mount your picture.

7.Done!

3D Wall Art Decoupage Wrapping Paper