Summer is such a fun time to add homemade touches to your home.
Today I am going to show you how to make this fun and easy DIY tapestry to add to your home!
This DIY tapestry is a little rustic, but that is what makes it so unique!
The possibilities are endless with the sayings you could put on these.
Keep reading to see which one I made for summer.
Here are the supplies you will need:
SUPPLIES:
Old drop cloth. If using a new one, you can make it look old by splattering paint on it.
Fabric scraps in a contrasting color to your drop cloth. I chose an off white fabric I had laying around.
The stencils and wonder fuse are the exact ones I used.
Hot DRY iron.
Scissors.
Pen.
Level & measuring tape.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Rip your old drop cloth into pieces.
I made my tapestry a 16×20 so that I could opt to frame it or not frame it.
Iron if needed.
Iron on the wonder fuse to the backside of your fabric scrap.
You can follow the directions on the package of the wonder fuse.
Let cool.
Trace the letters onto the wonder fuse using as much empty space as possible to get the most out of each piece.
 *IMPORTANT*
You will want to trace each letter on backwards {mirror image} so when it is ironed onto the drop cloth it will be the right direction.
Once your letters are traced you can cut them out using a pair of sharp scissors.
Carefully peel off the backing from each letter and position them on your drop cloth where you want them.
I used a level and a tape measure to ensure straight lines and even spacing.
Pressing hard and long, iron on the letters to your drop cloth.
The wonder fuse will adhere the letters to the drop cloth, no sewing necessary!
That is it!
If you want to further the rustic nature of the piece, you can add on patches or even grommets.
I had so much fun making them, I just couldn’t stop!
IDEAS FOR SAYINGS:
GO JUMP IN THE LAKE
PRAY FOR SURF
GO JUMP IN THE RIVER
PRAY FOR SUN
SUN, SAND, & SURF
NO SHIRT, NO SHOES, NO PROBLEM
FUN IN THE SUN
GO OUTSIDE
SUNS OUT GUNS OUT
SUNNY AND 75
TAKE A HIKE
POOL BOY
CABANA BOY
SUMMER VIBES
ON LAKE TIME
BEACHES AND BREEZES
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY
SUMMER NIGHTS
Today kicks off the Seasonal Simplicity Summer Series! For the next several weeks we will all be sharing some fun summer DIY and decor ideas with you. You can visit all of these great summer DIY ideas by clicking on the links below the images.
DIY Faux Clay Textured Vase at The Happy Housie
DIY Outdoor Foot Washing Station at Grace in My Space
How to Make Beach Glass at Dans Le Lakehouse
Summer Estate Sale Stool Makeover at Confessions of a Serial DIYer
DIY Tapestry at My Sweet Savannah
DIY Patriotic Door Basket at She Gave it a Go
Two Easy Patriotic Pillow Covers at Tatertots and Jello
DIY Orchid Planter at Clean & Scentsible
Christy James says
Super cute and I love that you can totally customize it! XO
Melaine Thompson says
Thank you Christy!
jennifer hadfield says
Oh I love this so much!! Such a beautiful idea to cut out the stencil fabric. I love the colors and textures . Pinned 🙂
xoox
Melaine Thompson says
Thanks girl, they were super fun to make!
Krista says
Super cute, Melaine – I love this idea. Would be great to make pennants and hanging banners for a kid’s room, too!
Melaine Thompson says
Yes! Great idea!
Jenn says
This is the cutest and I love how easy it is to make!
Melaine Thompson says
Thank you Jenn!
Tracy says
May I ask what type of white scrap fabric did you use for your letters? I don’t sew at all so I’m completely unfamiliar with identifying material Ãœ I really love the texture of the type you used. Such an adorable and versatile project! Thanks in advance ♥