DIY: Vintage Record Cover Wall Art

Hi there, it's Promise. If you LOVE thrifting, vintage, art, and home decor, i think you will LOVE this DIY!! It's a super easy and fun way to make art for your home. I have a crush on repurposing everyday household items. Why wouldn't I??!! They are inexpensive, usable, and right in front of your eyes. I bet you won't even need to get into the car for this one. Here are the 5 simple steps.

 

1. INGREDIENTS

All you need is paint, paint brushes (this is KEY. jk), and old vintage record albums. 

2. DECIDE ON A COLOR SCHEME

For this particular project choose a color scheme beforehand, and then choose your record covers and paint accordingly. 

3. CHOOSE PAINT COLORS

 

Take a look at each record album separately and decide which color paint would stand out best on each one. If you are unsure, pick a color that is not already on the album, that is a great start.  

 

4. PAINT SIMPLE DESIGNS

Create bold, easy to paint designs. This will ensure that the designs you paint will show up.  I chose to paint simple stripes (using tape), child-like flowers, a messy line drawing of a face, and large text letters. These drawings require no skill and are just really fun.  I believe the messier the paint the better. Even if you are a terrible painter these will look cool because of the natural layering that will occur.

 

5. FRAME ARTWORK 

The new artwork looks amazing next to each other. I Recommend framing them all together or putting them in separate frames and hanging them next to each other on the wall.

 

XO, Promise       

 

Check out some of Promise's new stuff in the RVA online store. Adorable yarn glasses, pretty dinosaur necklaces and cute headbands.

Thanks, Promise, for a great D.I.Y. tutorial! I can't wait to try it... elsie

 

Comments

[Grace Boyer]

I love this idea. There are always great record covers in the thrift store i go to for like $1. Cant wait!! Will look great in the new studio.

[Paula garcía]

i love it!!!!!!!!
so i can participate in the "blog party time"????

because i don´t understad so good. :)

<3XOXO

[Sasha]

I LOVE this idea!! Can't wait to try it out!

[Celina]

OH I love this idea! I've got a pretty big collection of vintage records that I only bought because I love the cover art. I was going to simply hang them, but this is a better idea! (:

[Adriana JzV]

I love the stripy one! The simple bands look lovely on top of the brown photograph! Got me inspired! Thanks! ;)

[Sue]

genius idea, thanx for the inspiration!

[Livi]

how cool!! i love the headband in that last pic p.s.

[Rachael]

*Yawn and Stretch* GOOD MORNING! Sitting at my desk with my coffee and my day has already begun...Love visiting your blog and getting more and more ideas!
HAPPY BLOG PARTY!
Rachael
http://helloearthart.blogspot.com/

[Autley]

Too cute! :D

[Meli]

Great idea, very cool.

[bridget]

so freaking cool!

[Talia Christine]

Such a cute idea! I have tons of old vinyl Im not interested in listening to, but the covers are great! You can always find great vinyl album covers at thrift stores too!

[Mary-Beth]

cuute! can't wait to try it!:)

[Danielle]

I love the record cover idea. I've been meaning to do something similar with all my old play programs.

[brian wurzell]

i love this idea!!!! hahaha...my wife is the special sauce :) why she married me...mmmm....not sure?!?! ha.

[Danielle]

This is a great idea! I would suggest using album covers for records that no longer play.

[Michelle Clement]

Oooh...this is the coolest DIY ever!! :) Love it to bits!

[Isa]

this diy is so neat!

[natalie]

promise is awesomeee.

[Nichole]

I love this idea! Unfortunately I only own 3 old records (shameful, I know) and I'm really not willing to paint over any of the covers, they're so awesome. BUT, I promise to find some old records I really DON'T like and try this some day!