The Cricut personal cutting machine has multiple uses other than just scrapbooking. In fact, the Cricut machine can be used to create murals, lettering and other forms of wall decor for just about every room in the house. Use the Cricut to create decorations for your son’s sports-themed bedroom or cut out a favorite phrase to hang above the sink in the kitchen. Once you understand the basic procedure, you'll find` no limit to the number of wall decorations you can create around the house. Does this Spark an idea?
Mount Decorations on the Wall
Most homes these days contain walls made of drywall, which is a light, composite material that will not hold a nail or screw securely. In this case, the best way for you to mount decorations on your walls is to find a wall stud behind the wall; you can screw a wood screw, or hammer a nail through the wall into the stud to securely mount your decoration. If you cannot locate a wood stud in the location where you want to mount the decoration, you will need to drill a hole and insert a wall anchor that you insert a screw into. Plastic anchors are used for lighter items such as pictures and toggle bolts that open behind the wall when you insert the screw are used for heavier items like shelves. Then you simply need to hang your art or decoration from the screw. Does this Spark an idea?
Make Nylon Wall Decor
Make your own nylon wall décor with colorful strands of nylon ribbon. Woven wall tapestries are simple to create; you just need to learn a few techniques. Add design interest to your creation by clipping vintage jewelry on top of the ribbons or threading crystal beads over some of the ribbon strands. Consider braiding three thinner ribbons to create a braided strand that you can weave into your nylon tapestry. Does this Spark an idea?
Create Removable Wall Decorations
For the renter who has to follow terms of a lease or for anyone who wants to temporarily change the look of a space, removable wall decorations are an easy and fun way to go. You can be as creative as you want while designing, and then enjoy the fruits of your labor for as long as you want, until you want to do the whole thing again. Does this Spark an idea?
Hang Art on Plaster Walls
If you have plaster walls, you may have found that it is difficult to hang art on them. You need to be sure that you mount hangers and art appropriately in order to avoid damaging your walls or the art. You can use conventional hanging tools and equipment, but you need to make sure that your technique is specific to plaster walls rather than wood. It is possible to hang even large art on plaster walls if you use the proper techniques and equipment. Does this Spark an idea?