For my June DIY Club project, I got to use products from STYROFOAM, DecoArt, DISChangers, and Gorilla Glue to create this Wall Art Collage for my guest bedroom.
Wanna see how it was done? Here we go.
I started out with the following STYROFOAM pieces: Two sheets - 1" x 12" x 36"; and One 1" x 12" X 12" sheet.
STYROFOAM had a great pattern for this collage, which you can download here or by clicking on one of the pictures below.
I used the above pattern to cut my pieces. This was pretty messy, so I recommend cutting it outside if possible.
Next I went through my fabric and figured out my design.
Once that was figured out, I cut each of my fabric pieces slightly larger than each of the coordinating STYROFOAM pieces.
DecoArt just came out with it’s own Decoupage product and I was eager to try it out.
First I decoupaged my fabric to the top of the STYROFOAM piece.
Then I trimmed each of the corners like so.
This made it easy to decoupage the sides.
Repeat with all your pieces and allow to dry. Once dry, apply a topcoat of decoupage to each piece.
This will seal and protect the fabric. Make sure to get all the edges and corners as well.
Repeat with all your pieces. Once dry, arrange the pieces in your collage pattern and glue together.
I used hot glue for this, but when I picked it up to move it after it dried, it fell apart. So I went back to old reliable – Gorilla Glue.
That did the trick!
I needed to put some sort of hanging hardware on the back of this thing, but the STYROFOAM was so light I didn’t want to do anything too heavy. I remembered some DISChangers I had and those worked perfectly – lightweight and very strong!
Time to hang it up.
Here’s a straight-on shot.
This is hanging over the bed and I love the look it gives the room!
Linking up to:
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Very cool. I was dubious at first, but you really did the challenge great justice! Yay :D
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that is a great I idea. I would love to have some art like that in my house. You did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteVery wonderful...great project. Have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!! Wish I had some styrofoam!!! lol
ReplyDeleteAmazing...I'm definitely considering copying! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I love the colors and fabric. (I'm having my baby on MONDAY!!!)
ReplyDeleteOh I am adding this to my pinterest board right now! It's such a fantastic idea!!
ReplyDeleteWOWZA, this is brilliant! love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteI did something similar to this for my wedding! well, i premade the boards with colors from the wedding and then had fabric pens for guests to sign it :) i still havent put it up (slackin!) BUT i still love the idea and this really helps me figure out HOW to put it up! thanks :)
ReplyDeleteI'm highlighting this today at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com today.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I need to try something like it on an angled wall in my bedroom.
ReplyDeleteNice and light to hang on the wall! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteWould love for you to share at Calling All Crafters!
http://allthingsfee.blogspot.com/2011/06/calling-all-crafters-13th-edition.html
This caught my eye right away because of the colors. It is the exact color scheme for my current project: playroom turned guest bedroom. That martini dot print is what inspired me from a cute notebook I got from The Pleated Poppy. This wall art looks great. Thanks for another idea for my room!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute! It goes great with the stripes on your wall. I would never have thought to use styrafoam! Great idea!
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NO WAY~ I totally love it! And its finally something light to hang up that the hubs won't complain about!!
ReplyDeleteWOWSERS! This is too cute! I am your newest follower! I'm loving your blog. I would love it if you stopped by mine and if you like it, please become my newest follower!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous and it looks like you paid a fortune for it. I would love it if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/06/tuesday-confessional-link-party.html. I hope to see you soon!
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Great project! I saw this on the Michaels website using foam board and scrapbooking paper. I like your use of the fabric!
ReplyDeleteso cute an easy!! great colors!!
ReplyDeleteUm....this is crazy amazing! Are you kidding me right now?!?! LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI totally love this!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of fabric you used and the way you stacked up all of the pieces. What a great creation!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I love it!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing idea..totally smart way to create a wall art..thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLots of Love :)
I love the fabrics. Can you tell me what the yellow flower fabric name is?
ReplyDeleteMrsJ - The yellow flower fabric is Alexander Henry Matisse Amelie Yellow.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up! I'll be featuring this on my blog on Saturday!
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Sumo:)
That looks fantastic! I can’t believe it’s made with styrofoam!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Tam! I love the colors you put together to create this wall art. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute Tami! Love all the fabrics! Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party.
ReplyDeletegreat idea ~ love the colors!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great impact in the space... I LOVE it!
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Amanda Joy
www.joyinthejumble.com
Very nice! My teenager has been wanting something like this for her room. This is perfect! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! I LOVE those colors!
ReplyDeleteThis is great, Tam! I can imagine it with all sorts of different themes/colors!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this...what a great idea! It looks like expensive piece if wall art! This would look awesome in my guest bedroom that I posted in the same link party (504 Main).
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The result is stunning! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSeriously LOVE this. I'm your newest follower...simply b/c of this awesome piece. Way to make my rough day look brighter. THANKS!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh i'm in love with this!!! i might have to try this... although the geometric shape of it all is a little intimidating! I usually like to put my own spin on things, but I think if I did this I'd have to copy you exactly! Lol :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I really love what you did so much, that I made a similar one for my mom. I've published it on my blog. I hope it is ok?! I've emailed you about this, but you haven't answered. I've read you license thingi and as far as I understand the way I have written my post, is ok with it... Here is the link
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Thanks for sharing that wonderful idea.
Catrin
bilingual_craftin_sewing(at)yahoo(dot)com
Love the fabric!! These are the colors of my room! Where did you get your fabric? Thanks!! :)
ReplyDeleteJust wondering what the fabrics are you used in this wall art and the duvet cover? I love them!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Nikkilee
Styrofoam sheets are a good materials pertaining to cellular lining cardboard boxes while mailing really gentle things.
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Love the idea! Going to use it in the master bedroom, but thinking about adding some photos to the fabric. Just another layer of decopadge on it.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea! Going to use it in the master bedroom, but thinking about adding some photos to the fabric. Just another layer of decopadge on it.
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