Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Wall Dots

This is an super easy way to decorate a blank wall in your home...and it seriously took me like 10 minutes to make all three!

The first step is to cut out circles from a cardboard box {whatever size you like.}Or use cake circles.

Next, trace the circle onto your chosen fabric leaving about 1 inch extra around the actual cardboard circle.
Using needle and thread make stitches around the circle {I do big stitches, you cover more area quicker and stitching size doesnt matter.}

After you go around the entire circle, center your cardboard and pull the thread so that it tightens around the cardboard making a nice fabric cover.

Double knot the two pieces of thread and its ready for the final step!

Using mounting tabs that I purchased at the $1 store {they are basically foam squares that are sticky on both sides} I stuck it on the back of the cardboard and then peeled the other side and stuck it directly to the wall.

Here is the finished product above my kitchen sink:

And in my Mother's dining room:
Note- Her 7 took a little bit longer than my 3 but, not much:)
Happy Crafting!
-Amanda

We link to these parties

36 comments:

  1. Such a cute idea! I can definitely see doing those in a nursery with cute baby fabrics!

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  2. man. even I could do this one! and im craft retarded! thanks for sharing the idea =)

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  3. Wow!! Those really are so chic! Love the fabric choices too!!
    I'd love you to stop by my blog today and check out my fun giveaway...
    http://justsewsassy.com/2010/08/10/tuesday-tutorial-anthro-inspired-headband/

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  4. Very cute and clever. Lots of impact, easy to do and cheap. Win win!

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  5. What a great, simple, clever and genius decorating idea. Thanks for sharing this...

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  6. Visiting from Lucky Star Lane! Very cute. I would have made a mess trying to do this with mod podge or something, but this is much easier and quicker!

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  7. Oh how neat is that?? I found you today through a party and am glad I did=) I love this super easy idea!! I bet it's a good way to reuse old clothes as well?? Ok, my wheels are turning, thanks so much for sharing.

    Your newest follower=)

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  8. looks great! i love them displayed in bulk like the 7. stopping over from sugar bee's party.

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  9. Very cute idea! This would be super cute in a little kids room or hung vertical! I love it!

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    Have a wonderful day!

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  10. Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party this week!

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  11. wow! That is simple and cheap. Thanks for the inspiration. I think I'll put some of these in my little boys room. His walls are a little bare.

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  12. Love that idea!! It's so easy so it could be changed out whenever you feel like redocorating.

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  13. These are precious!! I just love 'em! I am happy to be your newest blog follower and would love to have you as a friend at FrouFrouDecor! I'm hosting at link party/giveaway every Friday and would love to have you link up your finds!! Hope to see you there!!
    Hugs,
    ~Terrell @ FrouFrouDecor~

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  14. I love this idea!! I will have to remember this one!! Thanks for the great idea!

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  15. This is certainly cute and easy. Thanks for linking. Please don't forget to add a reference to Fabric Fun Thursday on your post or page. THX.

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  16. Oh my gosh! What a clever idea. I was expecting to see embroidery hoops. I never like how the clamp sticks out on those. This is a great solution.

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  17. Those are really cute! I will have to try them. I am always looking for things to fill bare spots!

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  18. Those are totally cute! What a great idea, I am totally bookmarking this!

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  19. So cute! I have lots of cereal boxes, etc. that I have been saving. They would be perfect for this!

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  20. Wonderful and simple idea! Love it.

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  21. very cool reminds me of the way the ladies would show off their variety of plates

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  22. Isn't that fun? Cute idea, and super quick!!

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  23. Fun! Looks like urban chiks blossom? Up for a swap if it is? Swimbikequilt@gmail.com

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  24. these are such an aweseome idea...you could put them anywhere and they would look fabulous. i am filing this one away for easy baby bedroom wall art.

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  25. I absolutely LOVE this idea!! Great thinking!

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  26. Ooh sweet! Of course we could use other shapes and a glue stick to make squares, diamonds... sky is the limit. Inexpensive decorations, love it.

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  27. what a fun and simple way to add a pop of color--thanks for sharing!

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  28. Great idea - and so simple too!

    Thanks for linking up to A Round Tuit!

    Hope you have a great week!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  29. These are super cool!!! What a great idea! Sorry I wasn't able to admire your work last week. I was out of town. Thanks for linking to Transform Tuesday!!

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  30. Those are really cute! I love that you decorated with out painting and it is a really cheap easy way to jazz up a space. I may have to do this in my craft room... Thanks for linkin to It's Stinkin' Cute Craft Thursday!

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  31. Love these! Such a cute idea!

    Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites!

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  32. This is my kind of craft! Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)

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  33. Very cute! I love the pull of fabric into the room! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!

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