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Paper Roll Wall Art

This is probably one of my favorite DIY Projects. It took me a little while to collect the paper rolls, but it was well worth it. Who knew paper rolls could turn into sweet wall art!! This project is very versatile, so don't be afraid to get creative on it. 

Lets get to it....

Initiating DIY....

What You Will Need:

Paper Rolls (I used 9 toilet rolls and 1 paper towel one)

Elmer's Glue

Scissors

Pack of Laundry Pins

Start by flattening the paper roll.

Then cut the paper roll into 5 equal parts.

Do this to all of your paper rolls.

Lay them out and start placing them into random positions. You could also do something more specific like flowers or a patterned design. Dont think about it too much!

I ended up with a design like this:

Now we will attach the paper roll cut-outs together:

Begin by picking up one roll and gluing it where it will touch the one next to it:

To make sure the glued area stays together, place a laundry pin on the area where you glued:

Do this for the entire design to glue it together:

Keep the Pins on for at least 30 minutes!

When they are dried:

YOU'RE FINISHED!

You can also spray paint or paint them. I liked the way mine turned out. Plain and simple.

ENJOY!!

This project was Inspired by: http://www.growingupcreative.com/2009/10/eco-kids-craft.html

Re-purpose Ball Jar Lids into Wall Art

Here is an easy way to create wall art from Ball Jar Lids. They look really cool if you make 4 + of them and collage them onto your wall.

Lets Begin:

What You Will Need:

Ball or Mason Jar Lid

Glue (White glue or Hot Glue)

Paper (I used watercolor paper because it is thick)

Scissors

Pen

Something to decorate it with: Paint, Pens, and/or Magazines

(I used Mod Podge and Magazines to decorate mine, but you can paint it, color it, or draw a picture on it!)

 Start by laying your lid on the piece of paper and tracing a circle:

Cut out the Circle:

Fit your Circle into the lid. You may have to cut more off to make it fit:

Decorate your circle!!

I used Mod Podge and Magazines

Glue around the inside rim of the lid:

Push your decorated circle into the lid:

Add glue to the paper to glue the other piece of the lid on:

(This is optional. You do not have to glue the back on)

Push down to secure the lid to the paper:

YOU'RE FINISHED!!!

They hang on the walls very easily. Make a bunch of them to create a wall collage!!

ENJOY!

Make a Flower Headband From a Fake Flower

Earlier this week I showed you how to make your own flower for a flower headband. Here I will show you how to make a flower headband out of a fake flower found at any local craft store.

Lets Begin:

What you will need:

 -Glue Gun

-Fake Flower from a craft store (Hobby Lobby, Joanne's)

-Scrap Piece of Fabric

-Scissors

- 1 Headband (I bought mine at the Dollar Store. 3 for $1!!) 

Start by pulling the stem out of the flower:

Then cut the rest of the stem off.

Go to the Mirror and put the headband on. Move the flower around to see where you want it to be glued on.

Hold that spot with your finger, get back to your glue gun, and glue the flower to the desired spot. I like mine on the side of my headband. 

Cut out a circle from your scrap piece of fabric:

You will use the circle to help secure the flower to the headband.

Glue the circle to the headband and to the bottom of the flower

YOU'RE FINISHED!!

You can also do the same thing with a hair clip or a fabric headband.

ENJOY!! 

HOW TO: Wall Art - Mason Jar Flower/Candle Holder

I love Mason Jars. There are so many uses for them. I store paint brushes in them, drink out of them, and most of all use them in as many DIY projects as possible. Here is a cheap way to make a Wall Hanging Mason Jar.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

A piece of wood (I went to the dollar store and bought a circle one)
Mod Podge -Matte (a crafters best friend)
Paint Brush
Magazines (If you dont have Magazines, you can paint the wood too!)
Picture hanging kit (also bought at the dollar store)
Small Mason Jar (Salvation Armys usually have a ton of them. Hobby Lobby also sells them)
Medium Pipe Clamp (Home Depot or Lowes)
Power Drill (If you do not have a power drill use small nails will a medium head on them)
Small Screws with rimmed heads

Lets Begin:

Start by ripping up old magazines. Paste the magazines onto the piece of wood with the Mod Podge. 

I like a mixed media look, so I made mine like this:

(Feel free to paint your wood if that is your style)

You are going to attach the Mason Jar by using a pipe clamp.

Now we will attach the pipe clamp:

I want my jar to hang in the middle of my piece, so I drilled a screw in a little bit above the center.

DO NOT drill the screw all the way into the wood! You want the pipe clamp to fit under it.

(You can also place the screws lower, so the jar hangs past the wood)

Place the pipe clamp under the first screw 

Drill another screw right below the top screw to keep the pipe clamp from coming off the wood.

Again, DO NOT screw the screws down all the way, yet.
You want to be able to slide the pipe clamp back and forth to adjust where you want it

Tighten the pipe clamp enough to fit the jar, but allow room to remove the jar

Once you have done this, take the jar out and screw the screws all the way down to fasten the pipe clamp. Put your jar back in and tighten the pipe clamp around the jar.

Turn the piece face down and screw a wall hanger into the back of it.

YOU'RE DONE!!

You can put a candle in it:

Flowers:

You can also use them in your bathroom to hold makeup brushes, in your kitchen to hold silverware, and in your craft space to hold your paint brushes.

This woman uses a 2X4 and screws in 4 small Mason Jars for her makeup supplies:
This project was inspired by her project seen here:
http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2011/01/mason-jar-love.html

ENJOY!!