Dandelion Wall Art

Learn how to make wall art with his quick and easy home decorating idea that can be done in minutes. Use scrapbook paper and STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam sheets to create the look of high-end, custom art.

For more great wall decorating designs, check out 19 Cool Wall Art and Decor Ideas.

Materials:

• STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam:
  • Two 1" x 12" x 36" sheets
• Scrapbook paper: 12" x 12", four sheets
• Ribbon, 1" x 5-1/2 yds.
• Serrated knife and old candle; or, dental floss
• Thick, white craft glue
• Straight pins (optional)
• Four Sawtooth picture hangers
• Ruler
• Sharp pencil

Instructions:

1. Using ruler and pencil, score foam sheet to create three, 12" x 12" squares. Wax serrated knife with an old candle. Holding foam sheet firmly on a flat surface, extend one end and cut across score line, using knife like a saw. Or, try dental floss: stand the sheet on its edge, and hold a 20" length of dental floss along the scored line, positioning one hand at the bottom of the board and the other at the top; draw the dental floss down through the foam sheet along the scored line. Repeat with remaining foam sheet. Save two, 12" squares for another use.
    
2. Spread white craft glue on foam square, center 12" x 12" paper, and adhere to foam. Repeat, covering all foam squares.
    
3. Pin or glue ribbon around edges.
    
4. Glue sawtooth picture hanger to back. For additional hold, insert and glue two straight pins through holes in sawtooth picture hanger.
    
5. Let dry before hanging.

®™ Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow. For more project ideas, please see styrofoamstyle.com.