DIY Lemon Art Print & Frame

1 min read September 13, 2026 Mariah Leeson
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Create easy and beautiful artwork for your summer-inspired farmhouse mantel with fresh sliced lemons and paint. This cute project won't take along at all and it adds such a great pop of color! I just love how the yellow bounces off the bright blue of the paint, it works seamlessly in your mantel decor.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Start by painting the large DIY Unfinished Wood Frame with aqua acrylic paint.

DIY Lemon Art Print & Frame step 1
Step
2

With a knife, slice a medium-sized fresh lemon in half. Pour yellow acrylic paint on a plate and dip the lemon in the paint.

DIY Lemon Art Print & Frame step 2
Step
3

Dab the painted lemon onto a paper towel and then firmly press it onto a piece of white cardstock trimmed to fit inside the wood frame.

DIY Lemon Art Print & Frame step 3
Step
4

Continue stamping the lemon slices around the paper in a random pattern to create a colorful piece of art.

DIY Lemon Art Print & Frame step 4
Step
5

Place the painted lemon art inside the painted wooden frame and display on your mantel for a fresh new piece of art.  Be sure to see my whole Spring to Summer Farmhouse Mantel Home Sign with DIY Lemon & Lambs Ear Wreath

DIY Lemon Art Print & Frame step 5

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