Are you a fan of the neon trend? Maybe you’re not ready to rock some electric yellow skinnies just yet. That’s okay! Here are a few simple home decor projects that can ease you in to the trend of using bold, bright colors to add life to your space.
I got to play with these fun Glitter products from American Crafts : glitter cardstock paper, glitter tape (like Washi, only ten times more awesome), glitter glue, and loose NEON glitter. Yeah, pretty fun stuff!
For the first project, I used a $2 clock from our recent IKEA haul. You can usually change out the backs of most inexpensive clocks like this one. I traced around the plastic insert to make a template, cut it in half, and added the cute neon glitter tape in a stripe pattern.
After trimming the taped edges I cut the other half from gray cardstock. A great way to start with neon is to pair it with a neutral color like this!
I just couldn’t leave that red second-hand…so I glitterized it. Electric yellow and I’m in love.
This clock’s backing was not removable so I slipped each half behind the clock hands and adhered with double stick tape.
I love the little punch of color it adds to my daughter’s bedroom!
And she loves that it matches her outfit. Not even planned.
Another big trend right now is geometric patterns. The triangle designs are my favorite! For this quick project I hand cut several small triangles out of the glitter cardstock and arranged them in a random pattern. The neutral gray (again) in the frame really makes the colors and glitter POP!
What are some of your favorite trends right now in design?
Here are a few other projects you might like:
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Disclosure: I was compensated for this post and received product from American Crafts. All opinions are mine and I love working with this company!
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Love this, I might try something like this for my boring clock… do you have any ideas on what to do to add numbers onto the pretty glitter. If I try this it will totally be on my blog!! Love!
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The neon clock is super fun!! My daughter is getting her first apartment in August and she loves anything neon. This will be a great addition to her new home! Thanks for the great idea!!
Cool ideas, the clock is really creative! Thanks for sharing!
Oriental Rugs
I love these Nat! You are so dang creative!
That neon clock is super cute! A totally awesome transformation! I’m hosting a party for glitter crafts and I’d love for you to link it yours up here: http://www.framedfrosting.com/2013/06/glitter-craft-with-what-youve-got-4.html
Danielle at Framed Frosting
It’s just fabulous. Great idea. Reclining beds uk
Excellent idea. I will definitely try it at home. Adorable post.
Lifestylejournal
This looks like a great way to let your children make a room their own! We just put in some fun spiral stairs and are looking for another way to liven up the room and really make it feel special.
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Wow! what an incredible idea. Your Neon Clock looks more beautiful and also looks a new one. This post tells about you that how much creative you are! I will definitely try once to make my old clock to new and trendy like yours. This is the best idea of home decorating. Some home decoration items which I like most check here
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