I am excited to share with you this easy project for a quick update. I know when some of you hear "easy" with "project" or "craft" you roll your eyes. But trust me. This one is very easy.
I found this beautiful poster when shopping in Estes Park, CO. I loved everything about it, and it was an amazing steal. {hindsight: should have bought extras} This poster is about 20 inches by 30 inches. But in reality this project will work with any size print or poster.
To start I went to the hardware store and had them cut two pieces of wood for me, each 20 inches long. I used an 1/8 by 1 size piece of wood.
Then I threaded some wooden beads onto twine. I used a 40 inch piece of twine because I wanted to double it up. {My beads are from here, but you can find them at most craft stores.}
Next I tied a knot at the both ends of the twine and stapled it onto the back of one piece of wood using a staple gun. Then I taped the two pieces of wood onto my poster, one on the top and one along the bottom. I contemplated stapling the poster, but I loved this poster so much I wasn't sure I wanted holes in it. {If it seems your poster is not staying put on the wood then staple.}
I wanted to add a little flair to the poster so I created two tassels using embroidery thread. To create these tassels I followed the instructions in this e-book. I'm in love with all of her beautiful ideas for tassels so expect to see more in upcoming tutorials! I tied the tassels onto the twine and done.
supplies: // poster // two pieces of 1/8 by 1 wood cut to size // twine // staple gun // tape //
optional supplies to decorate: // wooden beads // embroidery floss or tassels //
If you hang a poster or print this way I would love to see what you come up with!
Have a beautiful day,
Megan says
LOVE this!! It has that awesome and unique vintage vibe! Love how you added the wood beads and tassels as well. I used your tutorial to create my own version and it is now hanging beautifully, thank you so much for such an inspiring post! (:
gracefulcoffee says
What an awesome idea! This looks so easy to do 🙂
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
samantha says
Such an easy and fun project! Thanks for joining the Family Joy Link Party!
Pam says
What a great way to hang a poster. I have been needing this idea. Thanks for sharing
Julie says
what a great idea, looks fab.
Michelle L says
Hi, Becky – that looks awesome! Could definitely use something like this for some of the art I have rolled up in my closet.
FrugalHausfrau says
You really made this look special and without spending a lot! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie