Oh Dear! Handmade Antler Decor; Guest Post

The steps below follow the order of the work for this decor project.

I saw this over on my friend Autumn’s solid blog Design*dump and I love this option. I must make one of these one day, maybe I should make one in a zebra print for my craft room…. Oh the possibilities! What do you all think?

what you will need: computer/printer deer template 1 sheet of foam core spray adhesive wrapping paper, or other large paper accent paper, if desired xacto knife and fresh blades cutting mat paper clip or wire first, get your sheet of foam core. spray one side lightly with spray mount. i used clearly 77–i happen to LOVE this stuff, but any spray adhesive will do. i laid out my wrapping paper on the floor,  and used cans to keep the ends from curling up. of course, i used my houndstooth wrapping paper, but you could use any pattern! after laying the foam core one one side of the paper, i smoothed out any bubbles, then sprayed the other side with spray adhesive, and adhered the paper to the other side. trim off the excess… and again, carefully smooth out any bubbles. print your template, attach the pieces together with tape, and trim around them. i VERY lightly sprayed the backs of my pieces with spray adhesive,  and then laid them out on the foam core. the secret to getting a  good cut with foam core? sharp blades!! i went through three blades 

for this project!

carefully cut out your shapes… i found it helpful to use a cork-backed metal  blade for all of the straight cuts. (no, i am not left handed, i just love y’all so much  that i held the camera in my right hand and pretended to cut with my left hand… so you could get a good visual. man, am i nice, or what?) once all the pieces are cut, carefully remove the template paper from the finished piece, and assemble. (even though the instructions say to use a thicker piece of foam core for the “mount”,  i used the same thickness and it turned out fine.) i used a push in to make two holes  for the hanger. i unfolded a paper clip to use as a hanger because i couldn’t find any wire! here is the finished product! i used a contrasting paper for the mount.

PS:

this entire project only cost me .99.

i had everything on hand, except the

foam core, which i picked up 

at michaels for .99!

here is the “original” one on the  chronicle books blog. i love the fun pink paper mixed with the faux bois!
this was a fun little “finishing touch” project that i completed this week  for my son’s room.

I love that!  
Such a great little boys room option!