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Create some easy fabric wall art that can cover a large space for a fraction of the cost of traditional store bought pieces.
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Use a thimble when applying the push pins into the foam to avoid injury to your fingertips. |
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Pick out different pieces of fabric that compliment each other. I was able to find a more heavy duty fabric that is meant to be used for making re-usable shopping bags. I found this locally at Jo-Ann Fabrics. |
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If the styrofoam pieces are not already the proper size they can be trimmed down using a sharp kitchen knife. Luckily I had a variety of pieces that came as shipping material. If you do not have styrofoam pieces, they can be bought at your local craft / hobby store and also online. This project could also be done utilizing a piece of wood or other material as backing and attaching the fabric to it using a staple gun.
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Lay the styrofoam piece on top of the fabric and trim the fabric so that it will fold over the back side of the styrofoam by approximately 2".
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Fold over the corners as shown in this picture and fasten the fabric to the styrofoam using stickpins. By folding the corners in this fashion it gives it a very neat and tailored look.
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To hang them on the wall I used four pieces of a heavy duty double sided foam tape (one in each corner). Lay out your pattern and be sure to use a level and tape measure to make them nice and even. |
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When you have larger pieces they look best hung in odd numbers.
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Here is an example of how I used a single piece in a small space.
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I even dressed up the area above my husband's desk by using four more narrow pieces and hung them vertically.
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Hello! My name is Rose and I blog to you from the beautiful four-season state of Wisconsin! Together with my husband and two children, saving money at the register has become a lifestyle for us; and we wouldn't have it any other way! My approach to coupon shopping is to have fun with it, not obsess about getting every deal, and occasionally exchange the savings for a splurge! My goal with this blog is to help you take the pressure off of yourself by sharing coupons, deals, freebies and more!
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