4Jul | 2011
Create – wall art printable template
Posted under Crafting . Printables . Tutorials . Upcycle | 42 Comments
Some months a go I shared the Love wall art template, along with that one I made this one, but unlike the previous one I wanted to make this word different and special, so no cardboard. Instead I used a piece of Styrofoam from a box we received last week. When I saw it a knew it was perfect for this project =] And instead of painting or covering it with fabric (my first idea) I decided to just go the Decoupage route with hot pink tissue paper. It ends up being so light! I just double tape mine to the wall and it works like a charm!
**The download is a PDF format file, so you will need to have Abobe Reader installed on your PC or MAC. Without the program you will not be able to download or preview the file. If you have troubles please visit this link, because each browser works different.
THE MATERIALS
- 23×8 inches piece of Styrofoam (I just used one from a box but you can buy a piece at Michaels)
- Tacky glue
- 2 sheets of tissue Paper ripped unevenly with your hands
- Sand paper
- X-acto knife
- Download the template below
- Marker to trace template
- Sponge brush
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1- Trace the patter and slowly start cutting around it, I used my x-acto knife with the smallest tip to make the curves smoother. |
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2- Be specially careful when cutting the bottom part specially where the C meets the R – And don’t leave it on the floor – Curly ran over mine and broke it right there, but I inserted a toothpick and hot glue it together, problem solved |
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3- After cutting your word, make a fillet with your knife all the way around the edges, I cut just 1/8″ all the way around. |
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4- Once the chamfer is ready you can sand your piece to make it smoother and to round the edges. |
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5- Now it’s time to decoupage, I used about 2 sheets of hot pink tissue paper, I though about using different shared, but the fact that the Styrofoam is white game me enough texture when gluing in an uneven pattern. |
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6- I mixed 1/8 cup of water with 1/4 cup of glue and used the sponge brush to brush over the Styrofoam and then carefully place the little pieces. |
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7- After I finish and everything was almost dry I gave the whole thing a second coat of glue and water and you are READY! |
I really like the texture it has and the different shades of hot pink, now I just need to find the perfect place in my office/sewing room to hang it =]
I hope you all enjoy and CREATE =]
ps. The font I used is called Bello you can purchase it here.
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Joy Kelley is a Chilean Designer. Wife. Crafter. IMac dependent. Pattern lover. Color obsessed. The girl behind the HowJoyful Design Studio. Mrs Poodle at Weddingbee.
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Love it! I would like to make one that says “Travel” and decoupage it with color copies of vintage postcards.
That is such an adorable idea =] you should share a photo if you make it!
Omg that is so cute I want to make one for my niece taylor its a cheap inexpensive gift u can do for anyone
Ah great!! So simple and beautiful! Thanks!
What a clever idea!
so amazing and wonderful! And great for hanging on a wall!!! I’ve been working to write a poem on our back fence using cut wood, but I’m only 1/2 way done!
I absolutely love this tutorial! Wall art is wonderful in any room & this right here could be one of my favorite art tutorials! Thank you for your inspiration.
added your blog to my July Blog Favourites!!!
XXX
Thank you so much =] your blog is lovely!
I just found your blog and I love it (It’s probably a new favorite). All of your projects are so fabulous, and I love this one!
Thank you so much Barbara =]
Hi Joy! I found your blog over the weekend, and love this idea! I have actually shared it on my own blog, I used one of your photos but linked back to your tutorial. I hope that is ok! Loving all your creative ideas!!!
http://www.meinasnap.com/2011/08/15/create/
Thank you for the feature Christine I really appreciate it =]
I am wondering where you got your lettering to do this with? I want to do some quotes on my sewing room wall and this would be so neat instead of having to paint them on the wall. I LOVE this idea!
I used a font from my computer to make the PDF pattern template, You can use any font you want to make your own template. Hope that helps =]
Hi! Love this idea and the font is so pretty! Do you mind if I ask what font you used? I want to make one like this for my kitchen. Those wooden “eat” signs are all over the place, but if I could do it with foam instead of having to haul out the jigsaw that would be awesome! Thanks for your help!
The font I used is called Bello you can purchase it here: http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/underware/bello/ I will be posting more words soon =]
It’s so pretty. I will definitely be trying this one!
Love this!!!! How thick is the styrofoam??
Mine was about 3/4inch the thicker the better if you have intricate letter space =]
Que lindo tutorial, verdaderamente inspirador. Espero algún día tener el tiempo de hacerlo. Saludos desde Nicaragua
Muchos saludos para ti tambien Xochiti =]
This seems like just a great ideas for baby names in their rooms!
Hey Joy! It looks really pretty, I was wondering what font your used, cause I wanted to try doing a different word. Thanks!
The font I used is called Bello you can purchase it here: http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/underware/bello/ I hope that helps =]
Clever idea! Though, admittedly, the sound of styrofoam and I are not friends… Haha!
I love this idea – it’d be fab for a party decoration, too!
LLOOOOOOVVVVEEEE this! You’re too clever! Thanks for sharing the how to! Gonna add this to the list of “must try” projects!
I love this idea! I will never throw packing foam away again. Pinning this!
This is so cute! I love it, it’s so creative. And simple! That is my favorite part!
Thank you =]
I cannot find where to download the tutorial and templet!! It says to find it below – WHERE below???? I would like to try this. I’ll look again – third time.
This is soo cute im trying to make one for my bestie that says “BFF”
Can i just ask, what font is this?
The font I used is called Bello and you can purchase it here: http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/underware/bello/
THANKS:D
Love this project just one question how big did you set your font?
I am not sure if you do this but I thought I would ask anyway. I was wondering if you could create a template for me. I am having alot of trouble getting this done but I need it so bad.
I dont know if this would help you but the way I make my templates is:
I first measure the surface I will be using (in this case my piece of styrofoam) then I draw a rectangle on Illustrator with the measurements. I create my words and trasform them to path, so I can increase the size to the exact area I want, once I have the size I want I divide it to print in several pages depending on the size.
Hope that helps!!
If I want to create my own word, say like a name for my son’s room, what size font would you suggest?
Hi Kimberly, I would suggest you to select the size you want to cover first and then draw it on a program so you can have a reference. Since all fonts are different the best way is to trace them and then expand them. I hope that helps! I will be posting the explanation of how I made my son’s name for his nursery soon, there I will try to explain how I make my templates in detail.
I would love an explanation of how to make my own template. I would like to try making my future son or daughter’s name in Greek letters font. I absolutely love all of your projects.
Hi there!
This project is one of the first pictures I pinnned, and now I’m happy to say I’m actually working on the project. I was wondering if you could share a short explained of how to create a template or pattern file….for other words? Thanks!!