DIY Modern Palm Leaf Art

2 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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Add some pops of summer color with this simple DIY project. Try our DIY Modern Botanical Leaf Art project – it is easy to make and it makes such a big impact with color! Use craft botanical leaves and acrylic paint for some modern summer flair for any wall in your home. We love turning any blank space into a little gallery wall. The modern botanical art project is perfect for that!

 

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Using craft acrylic paint and a foam brush, brush onto a faux palm leaf. Paint on two coats and allow to dry.

 

DIY Modern Palm Leaf Art step 1
Step
2

Using the end of a paint brush, dip into white paint and make dots onto the palm leaf.


DIY Modern Palm Leaf Art step 2
Step
3

Next, tape a portion of the small leaf. Paint that portion one color. Wait for the side to dry and move the tape to get a clean line and paint the other section a different color.


DIY Modern Palm Leaf Art step 3
Step
4

Once dry, remove the tape to reveal a clean line between the two painted colors.


DIY Modern Palm Leaf Art step 4
Step
5

Paint a large faux leaf a solid color. Once the paint is dry, add a line pattern using a thin paintbrush and white paint.


DIY Modern Palm Leaf Art step 5
Step
6

We used the Large DIY Unfinished Wood frame with wire for this project. You will need to cut white poster board to fit inside the frame. Trace the inside and cut.


DIY Modern Palm Leaf Art step 6
Step
7

Attach the poster board using wither tape or sticky tack.


DIY Modern Palm Leaf Art step 7
Step
8

Adhere the leaves to the front of the poster board using a hot glue gun.


DIY Modern Palm Leaf Art step 8

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