Styrofoam Wall Art

I just love to find inexpensive and pretty decorations to use around the house. You are going to love this project. It is made up of the simplest materials and it looks great when it is finished. Okay, let’s get started on this creative work of art that will be exclusive to you. This will be your “work of art.”

Kathy Zengolewicz

Here is what you will need:

• Two sheets of styrofoam  measuring 12 x 12 x 1 inches
• Scrapbook paper (12 x 12 sheets)
• Decorative ribbon (1x 1 ½ inches per square)
• A serrated knife
• A candle stub or paraffin was
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Scissors<
• Putty knife
• A carpenter’s level
• A low temp glue gun and glue sticks
• Liquid paper glue

Start out by applying an even coat of liquid glue onto the front of the first foam square. Center one sheet of the scrapbook paper on the foam and smooth the paper with your fingers. Repeat this process on all of the foam squares.

Beginning and ending at one lower corner, use the glue gun to secure ribbon around the edges of each foam square” trim any excess, but allow a little bit of overlap.

Allow the squares to dry completely. When the glue is wet the paper may appear slightly crinkled. As the glue dries, the paper will smooth out and look fine. Using a heavy paper stock will also give the appearance of a smoother finish.

Display the finished panels in pairs on small shelves. You can also use poster adhesive to secure the squares to the wall, or glue sawtooth hanger to the center back of each foam square and hang them with small nails.

Whichever way you choose to display your squares will add beauty to your home.