DIY Wall Decals
If you love the look of vinyl lettering, you're going to love
this! I have to say, I was pretty excited to stumble upon the
possibility of making my own wall decals. This is PERFECT for
when you can't paint something permanent, or just want the
option to change it out seasonally or whenever your whim of
the moment is a thing of the past. When ever you're ready to
take them down, they peel right off. Are you getting excited
yet?
Supplies:
Fabric, pre-washed
Heat & Bond lite
Iron
Template of your own design OR printed out clip
art
Scissors
Directions:
Draw out any design you
want to put on your wall, or find one online that you
like and print it out. I did our boys' names, printed in
"Gill Sans Ultra Bold" font, size 500 for Austin and
size 700 for Landon. I also printed mine out in gray so
it'd be using less black ink since the letters are so
thick.
TIP: for images, google
"_____ silhouette" to find clip art images you can print
off and trace. Perhaps a floral silhouette, vine
silhouette, a particular animal you like, etc.
TIP: If you want to
draw out a large design, do it on a roll of craft paper
or wrapping paper.
Apply the Heat &
Bond to the back of your fabric according to package
instructions. (iron on medium setting, no steam)
Trace your design,
backwards, onto the paper that's already adhered to your
fabric, then cut it out.
Remove the paper
backing and then tape in place where you want it on your
wall.
IRON it! Yep, that's
right, iron your WALL!
Now your custom wall
decals are in place. Wasn't that easy? I bet you're
already studying your walls for more decal possibilities
:)
(*Like these bookshelves? They're made from vinyl
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Last, if you decided to
do this project yourself, please send me a photo of it
with your name and what state you're from! I've recently
decided to start featuring my readers' finished results.
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