Once you've chosen a motif or theme for a bedroom, accessories will provide the detailed touches that make the room "pop." In the case of a teenager's room, pink accent pieces work for a number of themes. For example, if the room has a classic English garden feel, add pink flowers. For a trendy fashion theme, add a handbag or shoes. Or, for a wild jungle feel, use pink zebra stripes. Making your own pink accessories allows you to customize the decorations to meet your design needs.
Instructions
Mirror
1. Draw a 24-inch daisy shape on a piece of 1/4-inch plywood. Cut out the daisy using a jigsaw.
2. Sand the edges of the daisy using a medium-grit sandpaper to remove any rough spots. Brush away the sawdust left behind.
3. Paint the daisy pink. Allow the paint to dry overnight.
4. Apply a heavy-duty liquid adhesive to the back of a 6-inch-diameter round mirror. Press the mirror to the center of the daisy. Let the adhesive dry overnight.
5. Set the daisy mirror facedown. Place two screw eyes 6 inches apart in the center of the piece. Twist them into the wood. Cut a 7-inch piece of picture-hanging wire. Insert the ends of the wire into the screw eyes. Twist the ends of the wire around the screws to secure it.
6. Turn the mirror face up. Apply glue to the underside of three silk butterflies and press them to the wooden daisy. Allow the glue to dry.
7. Hammer a nail into the wall and hang the mirror.
Lampshade
8. Tape a stencil to the side of a fabric lampshade. Position the stencil where you want to transfer the pattern. Choose any stencil design desired, such as a shoe or handbag. For the lampshade color, choose a solid color such as black or white.
9. Dip a dry paintbrush into the pink paint. Brush the paint over the surface of the stencil. Let the paint dry overnight.
10. Remove the stencil. Use a small paintbrush to touch up the edges of the design, as needed.
Side Table
11. Paint a wooden side table your favorite shade of pink. Allow the paint to dry overnight.
12. Add zebra stripes to the table with black paint. Let the paint dry overnight.
13. Apply a layer of clear, high-gloss sealant. Allow to dry for 24 hours or until it is no longer tacky.
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