Mother's Day is on May 11! Did you get your mother a gift yet? Here is a easy and fun DIY! These are floral initials that you can personalize for her. She can store this on her office desk, nightstand, or anywhere she wants. The best thing about it is that it's personalized and the artificial flowers will last forever! All supplies were under $5, bringing the total cost to only $25 and under.
Here is what I did to create this...
With acrylic paint, paint the wooden letters and plaque. Let dry.
Glue artificial flowers with hot glue onto wooden letters. Before this you want to draft where each flower will go and you can start gluing.
*Paint and flower choice is up to you. When choosing flowers just make sure they fit on the letters because you don't want it to overlap the letter, otherwise you won't be able to tell what letter it is.
When you have covered each letter. Remove the tag on the back of the letter to ensure that the glue and letter will stick together.
Place on plaque.
When glue is dried that means everything is done!
When it comes to my crafty DIY projects, I am always thinking about projects that are affordable and easy for anyone to create. Here is another affordable and easy, room decor DIY. Learn how you can create your own scalloped map garland which is perfect to spice up a boring, empty wall. Watch the video to learn or follow the simple steps listed below.
You will need:
World Atlas or Map (found mines at the thrift store for $1)
cotton string
round bowl (preferably plastic)
decorative clips (damage free hanging)
glue stick
scissors
Step 1
Choose your favorite destinations. This could be a state, country, etc. I chose 11 places which made 11 scallops.
Step 2
Place plastic bowl on your chosen destination. Keep in mind, to create the scallops you start with a circle and you will be folding it in half. So if there is the name of the destination, for example, Brazil. You want to make sure the name will show on the correct side and not in the fold.
Step 3
With scissors, cut what you have traced and you should have a circle.
Step 4
Fold your cut out in half. Again make sure you have the fold on the correct side (name showing). Set aside.
Step 5
With cotton string measure the amount of string needed, this depends on how many scallops you make. When you have your desired length, tie a double knot on both ends. The loops are what will hang from the decorative clips.
Step 6
With your cut out and glue stick, apply glue to the middle and edge of the cut out.
Step 7
Place String in the middle of your glued cut out. Press down and hold in place for a few seconds.
Step 8
Tah dah! You should have your first scallop. Continue with the same steps listed above until you have all scallops. Use the decorative clips to hang on your wall. You are done!
