I love Molly-Mae’s art but I didn’t want to pay £1.4k for it so I made it myself for £65
IT was a custom work of art for the home she shared with her ex-fiancé Tommy Fury.
But one woman who fell in love with the one-of-a-kind Davo Howarth piece Molly-Mae bought for £1,400 has told how she made her own version for just £65.
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Erica took over TikTok to explain how she made the enormous canvas for her living room wall herself.
“We really wanted something that would fill the space above the couch,” she said.
“But when you look at the actual prices of that print… I wasn’t going to pay that!
“So my friend and I recreated it ourselves.”
First they went to Hobbycraft to get a canvas and all the supplies.
“We ended up going with 150 by 100 behind the couch because we really wanted it to fill the wall and it was huge,” she continued.
Erica also bought some texture paste on Amazon and used a sponge to ‘dab’ it onto the canvas.
“It was so simple,” she said.
“It was so easy to do.
“Honestly, you don’t need any artistic skills for this, don’t let it scare you!”
She bought 10cm wooden letters online and spray painted them completely white, then measured the exact spot on the canvas where she wanted them.
“We placed the word ‘it’ a little differently than in the photo so it would fit better on the canvas,” Erica added.
“Then we just glued it on and it was so easy!”
Erica told Fabulous Online that she spent around £65 in total on the art project, with the canvas being the most expensive part at £35.
The rest went to structure paste, letters, glue, spray paint and masking tape.
“Definitely much cheaper than if you were to buy a painting of that size,” Erica added.
10 DIY Tricks for Less Than £1 Each
These simple and affordable DIY tricks can help you get creative and save money at the same time
Homemade air freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled tin planters:
Clean and paint empty cans so you can use them as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to make your own phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
Homemade lip scrub:
Mix sugar and a little honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalized Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for the finishing touch.
Decorative Mason jars:
Paint or decorate old preserving jars and use them as decorative vases, storage containers or candle holders.
Simple cable organizer:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic herb pots:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or the refrigerator for easy storage of herbs.
Handmade coasters:
Cut squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to make your own coasters.
Natural all-purpose cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use to clean surfaces in your home.
People in the comments were quick to praise Erica for her expert project. One wrote: “Obsessed, it’s beautiful!”
“That’s so delicious!!” cheered another.
“He killed it,” a third insisted.
“This looks amazing,” said someone else.
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