How To Make Your Own DIY Wall Decals
DIY Wall Decals Made From Scrapbook Paper
DIY wall decals made from scrapbook paper and contact paper. Peel and stick, removable, and perfect for kids rooms! Create any phrase or shapes you’d like!
- Scrapbooking Paper
- Contact Paper
- Mod Podge (or spray adhesive)
- Foam Brush
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Brush a layer of mod podge onto the top of a piece of contact paper, then place a sheet of paper on top of that.
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Press down firmly and get rid of the air bubbles. Place under a board or something heavy to keep it flat while drying.
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Once the sheets have dried, they are ready to be cut!
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You can use a cricut or stencils to cut into desired shapes.
Note: I haven't tried spray adhesive, but would imagine that it would work just fine as an alternative method. Just spray and place a board over until set.
I noticed a few of my corners and edges coming off of the contact paper when I went to peel the backings off. I guess the mod podge wasn't thick enough in those areas. I just added a little tacky glue to fix the small spots and they were good to go.
Custom peel and stick letters that are nice and sturdy, easy to place onto a wall, reposition-able, and inexpensive!
And these aren't limited to lettering! The possibilities are endless especially with the huge variety of cricut cartridges. You can make all sorts of custom scenes for your wall.
Our basement is brighter lit than most basements, but it is still hard to take a good picture down there. You get the idea.
Carrie says
Awesome idea to decor home. Love it! Jim
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Jamie Gupton says
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The Trappett collective says
I saw this and we just moved into a new house and I really think the kids rooms need some decor!! I bought the stuff today and am going to try it!! Thanks for helping me be frugal and a super cute mom, also I get to craft instead of look at bare walls, yuck! Also since this is our first house I think I am antsy to make any perminent changes to walls and this way I can play for little! Thanks
Christa says
Just used your technique to make 'wallies' wall art rather than the vinyl lettering. I had no problems. I used a magazine clipping that had a star wars design on it to create some wall art for my son's room. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Nancy Ward says
Hi!
Wanted you to know I posted a link to this tutorial today on my blog, PaperFriendly.
Nancy Ward
PaperFriendly
http://www.nancywardcrafts.com
Absolutely Kathy says
Great idea. question when you take the letters off the wall will they damage the wall? I live in an apartment and really want to decorate my daughters room, but have to keep in mind to not damage the walls. Thanks
the coldest little family says
This is a fantastic idea. I was so excited, that I got some mod podge and tried it. I ran into a snag though, and was hoping you could help me figure out what I did wrong, or what I could change to get it to work. I followed the steps you outlined, but the paper and mod podge peeled away from the contact paper. The surface of the contact paper was too slick for the mod podge to adhere to. I tried sanding the contact paper to give it more roughness to stick to, and it worked a bit better. It stuck in some places, but in others the mod podge just didn't stick to the contact paper. HELP! I just don't know what I should do differently to make your fabulous idea work for us. Thank you for your great ideas! We really enjoy your blog!
Sarah says
wow!!!! great idea!!!!
Amy Walker says
Very very cool! I might try this...was just thinking this morning of a verse I'd like to put on the nursery wall.
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Amy @ http://www.thecheapandchoosy.blogspot.com
Sister Denney says
This is fabulous! I have been drooling over other people's vinyl everythings but this idea is great! I love stumbling across more and more fun LDS blogs too. "I am Momma, hear me roar" is another one I love. Can't wait to explore more of your blog 🙂
Its A Blog Party says
What a great idea! Very cute!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz
Kat from California says
Thanks to Aisyah I found this idea. What a great idea! I want one of those cricut machines. want want want but stencils and microsoft word will work for now. I have tons of stencils. 🙂
Katharine aka http://katspurrfectboutique.blogspot.com
Aisyah Helga says
A great tutorial! I've linked this to my blog to share with my readers. Thanks for sharing! Love your blog!
Andrea says
I just discovered your blog and I LOVE it! This is brilliant!
Infarrantly Creative says
I love this! I am featuring you tonight.
Judy says
I love this! I'm going to try it this week-end!
Jennifer says
Fantastic! Can't wait to try it!
Stacey @ Fun to Craft says
great idea! Very cute...thanks for linking up
CraftyBrit says
This is fabulous! I've been wanting to get some vinyl letters that say "I am Child of God" but this will be just right! Great idea, thanks 🙂
Megan says
darling! I did a similar project a bit differently that I will be sharing next week!
stopping by via tip junkie! 🙂
Judy says
I love it! I'm going to have to get some contact paper...asap!
Thanks for sharing!
Found you through Tip Junkie.
Cassie says
This is a fabulous idea!!!
Thanks for the project instructions!!!
Stephanie Lynn says
Hi Brandy Just wanted to let you know I'll be featuring your letters today. So creative! Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Thanks again for linking to The Sunday Showcase! ~ Stephanie Lynn
[email protected] says
Well done! That just leaves endless possibiliyies, does it? Thanks for sharing ... I've posted a link.
kpmattingly says
Cute! Great idea. I love the colors you used. Lots of possibilities with scrapbook paper too!
Stephanie Lynn says
What a genius idea. Love it! So clever and creative. I'm amazed. Thanks for joining The Sunday Showcase. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Kaysi says
WOW!!! What an awesome idea, I love it and am so going to try it, thanks so much!
Jude says
This is brilliant -- thanks for the great idea!
Jude from Cape Cod
at http://www.dolcecapecod.blogspot.com
Heather says
You are super brillant, thanks for sharing your amazing idea!
Heather says
great idea I can't wait to try it!!! Thanks for sharing!
Pati @ A Crafty Escape says
Where do you buy the clear contact paper? I haven't been able to find it anywhere.
brandi says
LOVE the idea!! I don't have a cricut (hopefully for christmas) but I am going to try it with stencils!!!!
blakadomesticgoddess.blogspot.com
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Mama E says
I love the art room, and that genius, simple idea! Stopping by from Tatertots and Jello Party.
-Mama E
http://www.homeandheartsblog.com
Laura says
What an awesome idea.
I'm hosting a blog party right now and would love it if you linked up!
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The Giaimo's says
If we had to pay for all your ideas then you would be a rich woman!
Stephanie says
That's super stinkin' cute Brandy!!
Jessica @ This Blessed Life says
This is amazing! Thanks so much!
Katie says
That is an AWESOME idea! I love all the vinyl out there, but I'm cheap. 🙂
Andy Porter says
Great idea for an art wall!!
Kenzie says
Great idea! So cute!
Ashley Ann says
What a fantastic idea! I especially love that it's inexpensive! Those are my type of projects! 🙂
Sachiko says
Great idea! Thank you for visiting my link party!
Mod Podge Amy says
OH, i would love to feature this! So cool!
Angela @ A Mama's Two Cents Worth... says
Great alternative to the Cricut vinyl that is very pricey and you don't have many choices of colours. Thanks for sharing.
Angela
amamas2centsworth.blgospot.com
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Amy @ Positively Splendid says
This is so incredibly clever! You always have such terrific ideas!
Wendy says
So cool, I never thought of adding paper to contact paper, I it all the time in my cricut. Smart Girl!
Craft Envy says
I love this idea! We'd love you to share it at our saturday linky party! nv-craftenvy.blogspot.com
themasons says
great idea! very cool
Terri says
What a great idea, thanks! I was just about to create something sililar and wasn't happy with the plain color vinyl!
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
This is such a great idea! I've been wanting to do something similar, but hadn't yet figured out how. Love it! Thanks so much for sharing!
That's A Stitch says
Brilliant! I will have to try this.
Lori says
Great idea. i love it.
Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday at Life As Lori. Please join me next week for another great party.
meredith* says
I'm all about contact paper to get the same look. this idea is great too!! stopping in from transformation Thursday!
The Autocrat: Haley says
Who thinks of this?! WOW you are a genius!! Good job!
Lisa F says
Love it! I'm glad you tried (and this is going to be a LOT easier to clean up than the flour/water mess that I used!
Brooke says
Wow, you are a genius! I must try this very soon!
Janelle says
Wow! Very nice 🙂 I found your post on the tea rose home link party!
gisele.artes says
Love this! You´re so creative!!
Jen C. says
Incredible!! What a grand idea! I am just gushing here, but I think this is really a wonderfully inexpensive and easy way to make custom lettering. Thank you for experimenting and sharing!
Liz @ LivingMySweetLife says
LOVE this! I would like to try this in our playroom/office/craft area... Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!