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Tuesday, March 24

DIY Wall Banner

Do you ever buy something even when you know you could actually make it yourself? 
DIY Colorful Wall Banner Sometimes I'm just not in the mood for crafting but I want something now?
Sometimes I'm just feeling lazy :)
Sometimes I just can't quite put the idea together in my mind, but someone else already did!
This project is kind of in the middle.  I bought some things to help me put it together, but then I actually had to put it together.
Just call it lazy crafting.  Or semi-homemade.  
DIY Colorful Wall Banner
I wanted a wall banner to hang in my newly painted bathroom.  But I didn't want to use paper because I knew the moisture would make it curl.  And I really just did not want to break out the saw and make my husband cut some shapes for me make my own.
So I headed to Hobby Lobby and bought these heavy chipboard banner shapes.  I went for the two pointed kind.
Then, amazingly, I found paper that perfectly matched the colors of my bathroom!
All I had to do was trace the banner shapes onto the paper, cut the paper to fit, then glue the paper to the banner.  I finished with a coat of Mod Podge to "seal" it against the bathroom moisture.
Finally, I hung it with some gray yarn to match the tiny bit of gray in the room.
DIY Colorful Wall Banner
I'm in love with it!  Hanging a banner on the wall instead of fancy art makes it feel more whimsical- perfect for a kids' bathroom.
What is your favorite craft shortcut?  Tell me your lazy stories so I don't feel alone ;)
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10 comments:

  1. I love the colors! I am not good at looking at colors and putting them together but I like the combo and that banner! I would love if you shared this at Totally Terrific Tuesday that is live right now. Hope to see you there.

    Sharon
    Her Organized Chaos

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  2. This is so cute and simple! I love the color combo that you chose!

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  3. Adorable! I think ever room should have a festive banner! :)

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  4. I love the entire makeover! The banner is perfect and as you said, whimsical! I vary between looking at things and telling myself I can just make it, but never wind up doing it, or just giving up and buying it. Decisions, decisions! :)

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  5. I love this! And good find on the paper - it matches the colors/style you already had in the bathroom perfectly.

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  6. This is super cute and so simple. Love how it all matched perfectly!!

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  7. What a cute banner! I love how perfectly it matches your bathroom.

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  8. I love this idea! After we finish our kitchen remodel we are heading to the kids bathroom. I think I might add a little extra craft that looks just like that! :) Thank you for sharing.

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