Vinyl decals offer an alternative to photos and posters. Unlike other art items, you can place vinyl decals anywhere without worrying about finding a stud or making holes in the walls. Though the pre-cut commercial version is more expensive, you can make homemade decals for less than $10. One drawback to this kind of art is that wall decals don't usually stick to textured walls, like stucco or painted cinder block. With a little ingenuity, you can make original art stick to any wall. Does this Spark an idea?
Make a Mud Straw Wall
Building with adobe brick is a time-honored practice in the American Southwest, but otherwise earthen construction has never been widespread in the United States. Mastering cob construction, a traditional technique from the British Isles, may change that. Cob is easier than adobe for most people. It’s also much quicker. The mixture of mud and straw is essentially the same, but making adobe bricks requires months of time before construction even begins. With cob, once you have a suitable mud-straw recipe building can start. Learn the technique and test your cob mixture’s strength with a practice wall. Does this Spark an idea?
Start a Vinyl Wall Lettering Business
Vinyl wall lettering can be difficult to create, providing an opening for many crafters to start a business creating customized vinyl decor for customers who would like them in their home. Vinyl wall letters are used to create names, phrases or symbols that are placed directly on the wall and are easily peeled off when they are no longer needed. If you have made the lettering for yourself and others, starting a business may be a fun way for you to make money with it.
Decorate Walls with Curtains
Curtains are a useful decorating tool. When properly used, curtains can add detail, color and even movement to any space. When using curtains on a wall focus on making sure that the curtains are securely attached to the wall and that you have the right amount of fabric before you start. Play around with shapes to get the exact look you want. Does this Spark an idea?
Hang Things on a Stone Wall
Hanging things on a stone wall can seem difficult because you cannot just insert a nail like you can in wood or drywall. More steps are involved, and you will need a specific kind of drill bit. Anchors inserted into the holes will keep your hanging hooks secure in the pilot holes. Proper installation of anchors and hanging hooks will allow you to hang pictures, art and other decorations on a stone wall. Does this Spark an idea?