When it comes to revamping a room in my home or studio, I love wall art projects because they usually give you the most bang for your buck in terms of transforming a space. Admittedly though, I don’t always have the time it takes to create awesome DIY art pieces. So, I came up with a modern, minimal way to add great artwork to your walls in under 30 minutes and thought I’d share the tutorial,  in case you’re always in a time crunch for DIYs like I am.
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![Two light colored pictures sit next to a floor plant.](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lighteasy-artwork-in-an-hour-leaf-2.jpg)
This project is great for all seasons, but I specifically catered these to fall with earth tons, mixed with pastels and a couple of fall shapes mixed in with the geometrics. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own DIY wall art in under an hour…
![Construction paper piled up with scissors and a glue stick resting on top of them.](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lighteasy-artwork-in-an-hour-leaf-supplies1.jpg)
Materials:
- Large pieces of paper in fall colors (mine are 19.5 x 26.5)
- Contact paper (in at least two colors or patterns)
- Scissors
- Pen or pencil for drawing shapes
- Glue stick (optional)
- Frames that will fit the dimensions of your artwork
How To:
1. Start by deciding on the shapes you’d like to create. I did a mixture of fall shapes  and geometric shapes. Then flip your contact paper over, so it’s wrong side up and draw out the shapes for your artwork.
For a perfect circle, use a large bowl or other household item to trace the outline. And for more organic shapes, like the leaf or the acorn, just freehand your drawing.
![A hand drawing on a large piece of paper](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/curbly-steps.jpg)
2. Cut along the outline of each shape with scissors and remove the paper backing (after you’ve figured out where you’d like each shape to be placed).
![A person is using scissors to cut the contact paper.](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/curbly-steps-2.jpg)
![A pair of hands cutting a paper patern.](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/easy-artwork-in-an-hour-leaf.jpg)
3. Now that the paper backing has been removed, attach the shapes to your paper. If you’re exclusively using contact paper you won’t need a glue stick, but if you decide to use regular paper or wrapping paper instead of contact paper, you will need to glue the paper down at this stage.
![A person pulling a white paper from a pink surface.](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/curbly-steps-4.jpg)
![A hand on a pink and silver craft item spread out](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/curbly-steps-5.jpg)
4. Now your artwork is ready to be framed and hung on the wall. Super easy!
![A green flower sits next to pictures.](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lighteasy-artwork-in-an-hour-leaf.jpg)
![Several colorful paintings sit next to an orange chair.](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lighteasy-artwork-in-an-hour-leaf-3.jpg)
![Several pieces of pastel aret are leaning against a wal with two piece of art hanging inbetween white electrical lines and boxes.](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lighteasy-artwork-in-an-hour-leaf-4.jpg)
![A person is wearing a robot looking costume.](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lighteasy-artwork-in-an-hour-leaf-6.jpg)
![A person is holding up a blue and white picture with a yellow frame.](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lighteasy-artwork-in-an-hour-leaf-5.jpg)
![A person holds a frame in front of their face.](https://www.curbly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/lighteasy-artwork-in-an-hour-leaf-7.jpg)
Each piece, on average, took me about 15 minutes to create and under $10 in supplies (for each piece – not including the frame). Think you’ll make your own?
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Love. Love. Love.
Brilliant – I love the abstract shapes and color combinations. This will be perfect to give as a housewarming gift!