Beaded Garland Wall Art DIY

Here’s an easy way to fill up a large wall. A few people asked about the beaded wall art from a photo of my old apartment in yesterday’s post, so I thought I’d share the instructions with you. It’s an easy craft project!

You’ll need many strands of beaded garland (I used 18), an inexpensive café rod, and a little bit of paint and a paintbrush.

Take the café curtain rod and paint it so that it blends in with your wall color. You can prime it first if you’re worried about the paint sticking, but this is not a heavy duty piece so it should be fine without primer. String the garland on the curtain rod, attach the brackets to the wall, and hang your creation. Easy!

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Comments

20 responses to “Beaded Garland Wall Art DIY”

  1. Barbara @diyHomeStagingTips.com Avatar

    Fabulous idea. Perfect home staging art.

  2. anna Avatar
    anna

    Is the garland looped over the rod and tied? I don’t get what’s holding it in place. It’s a cute idea that would work in my very neglected guest room.

    1. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Mine had little rings on the ends, but you can just tie them in loops or tie them directly to the curtain rod.

  3. Megan Avatar

    What a great idea. I am also loving the red credenza, where did you snag that lovely piece?

    1. Emily Avatar

      It’s the IKEA PS cabinet, for sure. I know that because my comment was going to be whether Nicole would recommend it! I’ve had my eye on the white version for a long time and am considering taking the plunge…

    2. Making it Lovely Avatar

      Yes, it’s the PS Cabinet. Emily, go for it!

  4. Ban Clothing Avatar

    A bit 70’s but nice.

  5. Angie Avatar

    Fab idea! My daughter would love this idea for her bedroom! Angie

  6. Diana Smith Avatar

    Very cool idea!

  7. Katie Avatar

    Yessssss!!! I’m in love with this!! xo

  8. margaret bochy Avatar

    Love it…very easy and very cool!!

  9. Fê Avatar

    Great idea!

  10. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    I’ve noticed metallic bead curtains like these used in displays at the mall. I like the way you used it, but I also think a thicker bead curtain could make a great room divider for a studio apartment! It would create the illusion of separation but it would be easy enough to pass through and would still allow you to see enough of the next room to keep the space feeling open.

  11. acrylic art Avatar

    So simple yet unique and effective! What a great way to decorate your walls.

  12. miitha Avatar
    miitha

    what kind of camera do u use? your pictures are really nice :)i like your page

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  14. danielle Avatar
    danielle

    Does anyone know where to get reasonably priced beaded garland? I couldnt find any at Michaels..

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  17. Alba SC Avatar

    Great idea Nicole!
    I think I would use it as backdrop for a photocall in events.