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Home Decor Sequin Crafts for Kids

June 9, 2011 By jgmydeco Leave a Comment

Creating home décor crafts with kids is always fun, and it is a great way to make something that you can use and display around the house with your kids. Sequins are a fun craft item that can be used in many projects, and this article will provide you with step-by-step instructions on creating several fun home décor sequin crafts with your kids.

Picture Frame

You can make a wonderful one of a kind picture frame easily using sequins. For this craft you will need sequins, glue, scissors, a ruler, and two equal sized pieces of cardboard. It is also helpful to have a pencil and a paper plate. Start by helping kids choose a picture for your picture frame, and measure the card board pieces so that they are 2 inches wider than the picture.

Next place the picture in the center of one piece of cardboard, and trace a line around it gently with the pencil. Use your ruler to measure an inch toward the center of the piece of cardboard all the way around this will hold your photo in place. Help kids cut the center rectangle out of the cardboard.

Next cover the frame with glue and spread sequins on the paper plate. Help kids place the frame down in the sequins so the glue side is facing the sequins and press gently. Flip the frame over and allow the glue to dry.

When the glue has dried help kids run a line of glue along the sides and bottom of the other piece of card board, and press the frame on top of the glue. When the glue has dried slip the photo in and your sequin home décor craft is done!

Personalized Curtain

Curtains are a fun and easy home décor item to craft with, and your kids will love seeing this craft everyday. For this craft you will need a curtain, fabric glue, and sequins; a ruler and chalk will also come in handy. You can find cheap curtains at local thrift stores, or you can use curtains you already have in your home.

Start by laying your curtain out on a table so that you can work with the bottom of your curtain. Measure about an 4 inches up from the bottom, and use the chalk to make a light line across this bottom of the curtain. Next help kids use the fabric glue to glue sequins along this border in a fun pattern. Allow the sequins to dry and hang your custom craft so you and your kids can be proud of it.Sequins are an easy medium to use for home décor crafts, and kids love crafting with sequins because they are fun and simple to use. Try these sequin home décor crafts with your kids to brighten up your home and your relationships.

Written by SarahGanly
Freelance writer and artist

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Easy Home Decor Crafts for a Game Room

June 9, 2011 By jgmydeco Leave a Comment

Game rooms are fun places, and they deserve their own fun home décor. There are many home décor craft projects that are perfect for game rooms, and they should keep the theme in mind. This article will provide you with detailed instructions on several easy home décor crafts for a game room.

Dry Erase Tally Board

A tally board is an important home décor item in any game room. This craft project will be useful for years to come, and it is easy and cheap to make. For this craft you will need an old baking tray, white vinyl paper or white contact paper, sand paper, and paint.

Start this project by lightly sanding the entire baking sheet; next clean and dry the baking sheet thoroughly. When it has completely dried you must then paint the entire sheet on the front and back; allow it to dry again. Next cut the vinyl so that it fits directly in the middle of the baking tray. Remove the paper backing from the vinyl and attach it to the tray. Press out any bubbles using your fingers or a piece of cardboard. This easy home décor craft is a perfect addition to your game room.

Dice Picture Frame

If you spend a lot of time with friends in family having fun in your game room you will definitely have several pictures from the fun times you have had. Making a dice picture frame is a great home décor craft for your game room. For this project you will need several dice, some sand paper, an old picture frame, a hot glue gun, and glue sticks.

Start by lightly sanding the picture frame and wiping the excess dust off. Next arrange the dice in a pleasing manner around the frame and use the glue to attach them. You can use different size, shape, and color dice to add more interest to this piece if you like. When the entire frame is covered add your picture and hang in your game room as a fun home décor addition.

Playing Card Centerpiece

For a great centerpiece for your game room that can be easily moved when you are going to play games is a playing card centerpiece. For this project you will need a hot glue gun, glue sticks, and deck of playing cards.

This home décor craft allows you to be creative and it is perfect for your game room. Start by standing the cards up like you were building a card castle; except use glue to secure the sides. Continue adding levels and gluing them in place until you are satisfied with your creation. This home décor craft makes a fun centerpiece for your game room table.

Home décor crafts are perfect for the game room because they add even more fun to an already great room. Try these easy home décor crafts to add more personality to your game room.

Written by SarahGanly
Freelance writer and artist

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Create a decoupage mosaic picture for home decor

June 9, 2011 By jgmydeco Leave a Comment

Decoupage is an easy to learn craft technique that uses carefully cut out pieces of paper that are then glued to the item of your choice. It provides a large number of home decor options. There is another way to use decoupage in decorating, however. Creating a decoupage mosaic picture is a great way to spice up your home decor.

Materials Needed for a Decoupage Mosaic Picture

In order to design and create a decoupage mosaic picture, you only need a few materials. First, you need a board of plaque to create your mosaic picture on. This can be wood, heavy cardboard, or even heavy paper. Next, you need either decoupage medium or clear-drying craft glue and water. The glue should be watered down to a milk consistency. The last things you need to create a decoupage mosaic picture are small scraps of differently colored or patterned paper.

Choosing and Preparing the Picture

Of course, planning your decoupage mosaic picture is the first step. You can make any type of picture you would like. It should, however, have definite blocks of color and not contain a lot of detail or shading. We will use the example of a white daisy with a yellow center on green grass with a blue sky background.

The first step in preparing your mosaic picture is drawing or printing out the image. The second step is to cut out squares of your decoupage picture. These should be very small and can include different shapes if you desire. The colors of paper should correspond to the colors in the picture. For our project, you will want white, yellow, blue, and green squares of paper.

Making the Decoupage Mosaic

The final step in creating a decoupage mosaic picture is gluing the whole thing together. On your prepared wood or cardboard, you should use a pencil to make faint outlines of the shapes needed for your picture. Then, arrange the squares of color on the backdrop. The squares should be evenly placed. The last thing you should do is use the decoupage medium or white craft glue to attach each square to the background. Apply a thin layer of the glue to each square and stick it in place. After all paper mosaic pieces are in place, brush another layer or two of the decoupage medium over the whole thing.

Decoupage mosaic pictures are wonderful additions to the decor style of your home. With these easy to follow instructions and simple materials, you will be able to create a mosaic picture out of decoupage in a short period of time. Due to the large range of colors and pictures you can find for decoupage, this is the perfect craft for any home decor style.

Written by MelanieM

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