How to make giant wood bunting from scrap wood. A fast and easy project cut from 1/2″ plywood scraps that makes great wall art for any kid space.
Just for scale here’s my girl #2 holding the L:
I used 3/8″ sisal rope to hang the bunting and simple twine to tie each piece to the rope:
I had made this smaller wood bunting for a new baby boy awhile back:
And now the giant wood bunting perfect for a bedroom wall:
Here’s how to make the giant wood bunting:
1. Cut 1/2″ plywood into triangle shapes:
* Drill 3/4″ holes at top corners too.
1. Cut 1/2″ plywood into triangle shapes:
* Drill 3/4″ holes at top corners too.
2. Paint two coats Behr watermelon, sand and stain Minwax weathered oak:
3. Print out letters to fit.
I used Ariel font at 700 point.
Line up letters onto triangle and trace outline with ballpoint pen using heavy pressure:
4. The pressure of the pen will leave an indent in the wood.
Paint on and inside the indent with white paint:
5. Add sawtooth hanger at center back on each piece.
(You’ll need this to hang properly on an interior wall.)
6. Add sisal rope and tie each piece on using twine:
Hang and enjoy.
DIY Show Off says
Cute wall art idea (love it large, love that DIY means any size that fits). Great tutorial!
Susan D says
This is such a great idea!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Cute! I'd love you to come link up at my Pin Me Linky Party.