DIY Stuffed Animal Wall Hanging

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Make this cute wall hanging to decorate a nursery or as a special way to treasure a favorite lovey when your child grows older.

My son did not want any of his old stuffed animals to be hung with hot glue onto a wall plaque. That was a firm no. But he was okay with us picking up a stuffed animal from the take-one-free box at the thrift store. We found this cute dog lovey that was the perfect size for the plaque we had.

How to Make a Stuffed Animal Wall Hanging

Supplies you’ll need:

• Wood wall plaque
• Stuffed animal of your choice
• Primer
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrush
• Hot glue

Step 1: Prepare The Plaque

Start by preparing your wood wall plaque for painting. If it’s unfinished, you may want to sand it lightly to smooth out any rough edges. Then apply a coat of primer to the plaque.

Step 2: Paint The Plaque

Choose a color that complements the room or the stuffed toy you’ll use for your wall art. My son picked the colors for this project. So that explains the color choices. Let the paint completely dry.

Step 3: Attach the Stuffed Animal to the Plaque

Once the paint is dry, carefully apply a generous amount of hot glue to the back of the stuffed animal. Glue the areas where it will touch the plaque.

Press the stuffed animal firmly onto the plaque. Hold it in place for a few seconds to allow the glue to set. Work quickly so the glue doesn’t cool off and dry before you’ve attached the stuffed animal.

Step 4: Add Hardware

Depending on the wall plaque you started with, you might need to add hanging hardware to the back.

Step 5: Hang Your Plush Toy Wall Art

Once the glue is completely dry and the stuffed animal is securely attached, your plush toy wall art is ready to hang!

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