Oh Dear! DIY Antler Decor; Guest Post

I saw this over on my friend Autumn's awesome blog Design*dump and I love this idea.  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 super 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 idea!