Pinterest Projects - DIY Home Decor Wooden Signs

 You walk into a home decor store and you see them everywhere  . Yes the rustic wooden signs. In all sizes , styles and patterns . I so wanted to make one for our home. And I finally did but at a fraction of the cost they sell for in stores . I had wooden planks left over from some wood work at home . All I did was sanded a plank , painted it and used it to make the sign . I used Cricut Explore Air 2 to make the lettering. Since I had white permanent vinyl at hand I used it for the script . Alternatively you can also make a stencil with Cricut . And then paint the letters using the stencil . I love using fonts . I also love quotes and phrases . Pair them together and a rustic sign for your home is ready . It's that simple.  If you do not have any of these materials at hand no worries at all . You can still make a sign . Yes you totally can . How?  Read the tips below .

 

Tips - 

1.Start with a pizza box to make your sign . It totally works . 

2. Use a paint pen to trace the stencil instead of using a paint and a brush .

3. You can also print the lettering on a regular paper and trace it onto the wooden plank with a blunt lead pencil  . Alternatively use wax paper to make stencils or even to transfer images . 

Pinterest Projects - DIY Giant Paper Lotus

Paper flowers are everywhere . You see them at baby shower events , birthday parties , as nursery decor . Literally everywhere. They make a jaw dropping statement at any event . In my opinion flowers are the most popular item these days when it comes to decoration. They easily add a pop of color to any room . There are tons of ideas out there to make paper flowers. Lots of templates, designs and methods. I finally decided to give it a try . It was super easy and fun to make this giant paper flower. I hand cut everything and glued it together with hot glue gun. I used cardstock from the dollar tree . Party decor on a budget . Woohoo !

Supply list  - 

1. Cardstock (neon pink and green )

2. Scissors

3. Glue gun

4. Pencil/pen  to draw the template 

5. Cardboard as a base (used an Amazon parcel box )

Step by step instructions -

1. Trace a petal and a leaf  template on cardstock. Once you finalize the shape and size cut one petal and a leaf to trace it several times .

2. Cut out each leaf and petal shape. 

3. Cut midway at the base going towards the tip of the petal but only halfway 

4. Hot glue one side overlapping the slits. 

5. Cut a circular base out of cardboard or any box. Glue the petal onto the base.

6. Add leaves to the bottom of the base cardboard  

Tips-

1.It is very important to choose the right paper for these flowers. Stock up on sales or use a coupon when buying in bulk from craft stores .

2. You can use a craft cutting machine like Cricut or Silhoutte to help cut the templates. Use SVG cut files for templates .

3. Curl edges of the flower petals so they look more realistic. Use a dowel rod or highlighters for the same .