Dr. Seuss Wall Art Created from $1 Reusable Bags (Super Easy & Budget-Friendly)
Do you ever notice those cute re-usable bags found at the Dollar Spot at Target with different characters and themes (check out all the $1 bags I spotted today at Target here)?
Use these inexpensive bags to make super cute wall art in just a few minutes by also using blank canvases and thumb tacks.
DIY Canvas Art from Dollar Bin Bags
Supplies Needed:
- Pre-Stretched Blank Canvas
- Dollar Bin Reusable Bags – Dr. Seuss bags found at Target (They also sell various Dr. Seuss reusable bags on Amazon too)
- Thumb Tacks (the flat metal type)
Directions:
Cut reusable bags leaving enough room around the edges to wrap behind the canvas. Attach bags with the design facing outward using the thumb tacks on the back of canvas where the wood portion is.
Here are the ones I made a few years ago to hang in a reading nook area for my kids. I also painted some matching cardboard paper mache letters from the craft store using craft paint and hung them all with mounting tape. Such a fun and easy project!
This idea would be so fun in a nursery, classroom, or kids bedroom! I’ve seen other themes and character bags throughout the year so keep your eyes open if looking for a specific kind other than Dr. Seuss. With the excess portion of the bags, you could maybe even make a cute homemade banner by cutting it in triangles.
Written by Lina for Hip2Save. Lina is a proud mom of 2 kids who loves photography, all holidays, cooking, thrift store makeovers, bargain shopping, and DIY makeovers. Her goal is to create a beautiful life and stylish home on a dime! To see all of Lina’s DIY/Crafts created just for Hip2Save, click here.
I really like that idea i really like this saying its one of the many mottos i live by- its not what you have it what you do with whatcha got 🙂
This is such an awesome idea!! I might have to copy that! And I can use a coupon to buy the canvases at Micheal’s or AC Moore.
Super crafty!!
Thank you very much Collin, Lina and team for this amazing post and project! I’m over the moon excited to try this product idea!! I know my niece would love it so much! She loves Dr. Seuss and Minnie Mouse, I could try to do both for her room! Thank you for taking the time to feature this amazing DIY project!! I’m going to run to Target and Michaels for the supplies tomorrow! Wish me luck! I look forward to more DIY project posts and as always thank you very much for all that you do Collin and Team! My family is blessed to have your website and posts filled with amazing and helpful advice, tips and couponing guidance! You truly made my day! I pray that you have a blessed and joyful evening!! 🌷🌷🌷
Good luck! Thanks for your sweet comment. It means a lot to me <3
Great and cool ideas Lina…Thanks. I will definitely consider this when I start my homeschooling this year.
Oh awesome -Thanks Mary!
Can the canvas be found anywhere. under $21 each? That’s a lot of money.
That’s actually a pack of 5 for $21
You can use the 40% off coupons at hobby lobby or Michael also has coupons you can use to possibly lower the purchase price
The link she has above is for a pack of 5 canvases for $21 (not each).
It’s $21 for a pack of 5. Four bucks and some change for each!
So smart
I ❤️ this idea!
What size canvas did you use, 8×8? Thanks!
Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the idea! I have a few Dr. Seuss bags left from my daughter’s 2nd birthday, and I didn’t know what to do with them, but now I do.
I’m with Valerie and curios what size canvas is it?
The link to the canvases says they are 6×6. 🙂
I made these after you posted this the last time! Super cute and very easy! Thanks!
That’s so awesome! Thanks Andrea 😀
This is great! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve done similar projects and used wood. They have planks of wood (I don’t know the exact terms here haha) at stores like Home Depot. I buy them at Menards for between $.50-2 depending on the width you want. They’re about 3 feet long and I cut them to get about 3 from each piece. I’ve used them for things like this and also painted then apply photos using mod podge. It’s so cute and cheap!
This is such an awesome idea and with all the different little bags they have it is so versatile! I think I’ll try it with the Star Wars ones we have laying around.
Man wish I’d saw this 4 years ago when I did my daughters baby room in Dr. Seuss! But still think I may do this for my classroom!!!
I bet you could use heavy duty cardboard from a box instead of the canvas. It would be much cheaper.
I got a much larger pack of canvas(think it was a 12 pack, 8×8) for $10 after coupon at A.C.Moore. They have other sizes too. I saw some Star Wars & Avengers bags like those at Dollar Tree the other day.
I’ve done something similar. I use a gift bag that I love from the dollar store and frame it in a 8×10 frame also from the dollar store. Inexpensive, quick and super easy. Not to mention cute!
Fun idea- Thanks Laura
Such a great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Stephanie!
Michael’s often has those canvas packs on door buster sales for 60% off.
Love this idea! Thanks for sharing! Would love to see more articles as well on using inexpensive materials! Thanks for your great blog!
Thanks for stopping by Susan!
I wonder if these would work using the $.25 cork boards at dollar general this weekend.