DIY Room Décor: Painted Fabric Wall Art by Courtney Cerruti

Beginner | 11 min

Taught by Courtney Cerruti

Learn how to transform painted cotton fabric into bold, abstract wall décor. Using expressive brush strokes in a color palette of your choice, Courtney Cerruti shows you how to paint abstractly on fabric, then “frame” your painted fabric in embroidery hoops. The finished pieces are lightweight and super easy to hang – perfect for sprucing up a bedroom or making any space your own.

Learn how to:

Use abstract painting techniques
Paint on fabric
Decide which parts of your painting to frame in embroidery hoops
Give your mounted fabric a clean finish
Hang your finished wall art

What you’ll get:

Step-by-step expert instruction from Courtney Cerruti on DIY room decor
A quick video lesson you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF included
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students

Chapters

DIY Wall Art
Painted wall decor11:35

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

2 yards lightweight white cotton fabric
Spray bottle
Acrylic craft paints in a colors of your choice (Courtney uses FolkArt paints in teal blues, purples, red and pink)
Jar of water
Embroidery hoops in a variety of sizes (Courtney uses 4”; 6”; 8”; and 10” hoops)
Painting pallete
2” – 3”-wide coarse-bristled paintbrushes
Foam brush
Utility knife
Kraft paper or other scrap material to protect your work surface
Scissors