DIY Decorative Juju Hat Inspired Wall Decor Tutorial – DIY Show Off ™

DIYShowOff Juju hat wall decor tutorial

When a pal of mine experienced to aspect approaches with her African Juju hat wall decor (you never want to know), she was in the market place for a replacement. It is been a though since I’ve been crafty and what greater time than the new year for a clean start?! Ideal timing. A ideal opportunity to concentration on the favourable and to mail some great juju to a good friend. 

What is your initially Do-it-yourself task of the new calendar year? Looking for and simple, entertaining and “GOOD” Do it yourself to jumpstart 2022? This is the fantastic little task for you to attempt! I felt empowered and motivated so I opened up my Amazon app and purchased these provides: 

Materials I utilized (referral one-way links):

• cardboard circle (could very easily make one particular from recycled cardboard too, particularly if you have been procrastinating the vacation clean up!)

• feather trim ( obtained 2 of this feather trim and 1 of this feather fringe trim)

• aluminum pop prime (taken out from can) to hold (could also use string or hang with force pins)

Tools:

scorching glue gun/sticks, scissors

What I did:

I identified the heart of my cardboard circle. From there, I drew a straight line to the outer edge. 

Working with scissors, I lower alongside the line. 

Subsequent, working with very hot glue together a person side of the cut, I glued the other aspect a little bit on major to create a very little bit of a ‘bowl’-condition. It’s very slight…just ample to give it a 3D glimpse.

Then, shield your fingers ‘cuz that sizzling glue is Scorching! Be careful! (I utilised a capped pen to maintain down the ribbon as wanted.) Identify placement and start off attaching the bottom of the feather trip to the cardboard circle. I worked my way around the outer edge. 

Repeat in circles for comprehensive protection. Dependent on your supplies, ascertain how near jointly to include the cardboard. I alternated the 2 unique feather trims. 

For the center, increase a coordinating or exact colour silk flower. Or, like me, acquire a bit of leftover trim and roll to develop a “center” piece. Connect with sizzling glue. 

Fill in with personal feathers as needed.

Connect hanging mechanism of option to the back again with incredibly hot glue. 

Uncomplicated peasy! Substantially lighter and not as in-depth or hefty as the genuine thing but lovely none-the-fewer and unique simply because you produced it you!

The outcome:

Texture! Softness. Splendor!

DIYShowOff Juju hat wall decor tutorial

I’m hooked and prepare to develop various more! Far more feather trim as been purchased! I want a fluffier 1! A feather boa would get the job done as nicely (while a minimal messier)! Maybe some rattan coasters for the heart or a coordinating silk peony would be stunning also. I’ll come back and submit far more pics. Interested in introducing yours to the aspect? Submit your juju hat photograph to thediyshowoff at gmail. 

How about you? All set to get crafty, imaginative and inspired in 2022?