How to Make Your Own Wall Decals
Are you looking for a quick and easy but temporary way to add some whimsey to your room?
Make your own wall decals. It's EASY! All you'll need to use is a few simple tools, some inexpensive materials, and your imagination.
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Instructions
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Go to a department store like Wal-Mart, Target, or Big Lots and pick up some contact paper, the kind you line shelves with. It's cheap, easy to work with, and it comes in a wide variety of colors and styles. I've found clear, frosted, wood grain, stainless steel, copper, patterned, and solid colors. They're great!
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Use the back side of the contact paper to make your design. It has already been printed with an easy-to-use grid on the back.
Use scissors to cut out the rough shape.
Use a sharp fresh blade in your craft knife to cut out any detailed areas. A sharp X-acto blade will make this easier to do. You can pick one up at Michael's Crafts or Hobby Lobby.
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Peel and stick!
Remove the backing from the contact paper to expose the tacky surface.
Simply place the pieces of your decal on the wall and that's it!
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Tips & Warnings
Use a combination of printed designs and styles to create something really unique!
A sharp X-acto blade will actually minimize mistakes and reduce the risk of an accidental cut
Use a ruler to make straight lines
Take precautions when using sharp tools
Resources
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