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DIY Halloween Felt Masks: Transform Thrift Store Portraits into Spooky Gallery Wall Art

Introduction

Display oversized photos of mysterious strangers on your gallery wall—especially when they're masked for Halloween. As crafting enthusiasts, we've built an enchanting display mixing vintage and kitsch decor with family photo collages and thrift store portraits fitted with custom felt masks.

Step 1

DIY Halloween Felt Masks: Transform Thrift Store Portraits into Spooky Gallery Wall Art

Hunt for Portraits

Scour your local thrift store for forward-facing portraits; these simplify mask application.

Measure the face widths roughly and cut felt masks to fit. Trial and error helps perfect sizing and eye holes.

Step 2

DIY Halloween Felt Masks: Transform Thrift Store Portraits into Spooky Gallery Wall Art

Trim and Embellish

Add flair with cat eyes, rhinestones, stripes, or polka dots. Cut designs from extra craft felt sheets and attach using craft glue. Let dry completely.

Step 3

DIY Halloween Felt Masks: Transform Thrift Store Portraits into Spooky Gallery Wall Art

Michael Hall

Masked Man

Secure masks to frames with glue dots.

Step 4

DIY Halloween Felt Masks: Transform Thrift Store Portraits into Spooky Gallery Wall Art

Add to Your Gallery Wall

Integrate into your display for a fun-filled Halloween vibe. See more of this Halloween wall>>