I fell in love with a piece of art from Molly-Mae’s house but wasn’t about to pay £1.4k, so made it myself for £65
IT was a custom piece of art for the house she shared with ex-fiancé Tommy Fury.
But one woman who fell in love with the one-of-a-kind Davo Howarth piece Molly-Mae splashed out on for £1,400 has shared how she made her own version for just £65.
Erica took to TikTok to explain how she DIY-ed the huge canvas for her living room wall.
“We really wanted something to kind of fill this space above the sofa,” she said.
“But if you look at the actual prices of that print… I wasn’t about to pay that!
“So me and my boyfriend recreated it ourselves.”
First of all they hit Hobbycraft to get a canvas and all the crafting bits they were going to need.
“We ended up going for the 150 by 100 for behind the sofa because we really wanted it to fill the wall and it was massive,” she continued.
Erica also bought some texture paste from Amazon, and used a sponge to “dab it on” to the canvas.
“This was so simple,” she said.
“It was so easy to do.
“Honestly, this does not require artistic skill, do not be put off by it!”
She bought 10cm wooden letters online, and sprayed them all white, before measuring out exactly where she wanted them to go on the canvas.
“We kind of spaced the word it out slightly differently from the photo, just so it fit the canvas a bit better,” Erica added.
“Then we just stuck it down and it was so simple!”
Speaking to Fabulous Online, Erica said she spent around £65 on the art project in total, with the canvas being the most expensive part at £35.
The rest went on the texture paste, letters, glue, spray paint and masking tape.
“Definitely wayyyy cheaper than if you were to buy a painting of that size,” Erica added.
10 DIY hacks for under £1 each
These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
Homemade Air Freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic Spice Jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters.
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home.
People in the comments section were quick to praise Erica for the expert project, with one writing: “Obsessed, it’s beautiful!”
“That’s so good!!” another gushed.
“Killed it,” a third insisted.
“This looks amazing,” someone else said.