*Dandelion Wishes*: Paper Polka Dots A Tutorial

So many people fell in love with the Polka Dots I made for the PINK room that I decided to share a tutorial. I loved them so much that I made them for our game room. So this time I took a few pictures AS I was making them, for you.

You. Are. Welcome.

Here is the final result...again, I am in love!

Step 1: pick out some papers you love.

Step 2 make sure you have 2 of each paper make sure they are square

I like a few sizes 10x10, 6x6 and 4x4

Step 3 start making a fan fold, do your best to keep the folds even

Step 4 it doesn't have to be perfect, just close to the same size folds.

Step 5 grab your first "fan" and use it as a guide for your folds for fan two
(repeat steps 3 & 4)

Step 6 Fold in half making sure your ends match

Step 7 use tape to hold fans together at seams
I like my tape to go all the way to the edge so I tape past the ends

Step 8 continue taping seams (on back side) all the way around

Step 9 Trim off any tape hanging off edges

Step 10...use a piece of rafia or ribbon to secure the 2 fans together

(I forgot to take a picture of this, I just think it gives it a more finished look)
repeat repeat repeat...until you have the amount you like

Step 11 use wall putty to attach them

Step 11 OPTIONAL once you have them where you want them you
can secure them by driving a 2" finishing nail through the center

I guess I could show you the rest of the game room
as long as you are here, may as well right?!
This room is used mostly by J and her friends. J also
does her little babysitting business in this room AND
My nieces and nephews like it when they come to play,
hence the toys for little ones mixed with the teen hangout stuff.

This is Bella, she was totally annoyed by my presence during her nap.

The view from the entrance to game room

The view from my kitchen table.

My plan is to cover the fireplace, we don't use this one.
So consider this a "before" picture, the "after" looks
SUPER CUTE in my head...stay tuned.

I also need some ideas for the mantle, something
kid friendly and colorful. Any suggestions?

I also need ideas for this wall, it still has the pictures hanging there
from when this was our family room. I put my formal living room
in storage and that room is now our family room (the game room
use to be in the back of the house and is now J's new bedroom)

So there ya have it. Paper Polka Dots. I would love to take credit for this idea but I found the idea on another blog Blue Cricket Design. Mine are a little different, she used hot glue to put hers together. I was worried about the weight of the hot glue, so I opted for tape.

This week I am linking up with:

31 Dandelion Wishes Made:

Van said...: LOVE this idea, very playful and colorful and it adds so much balance to the back wall. I did something similar in my first apartment with plain circles cut out of construction paper but your 3D idea is so much funner. Cute blog, I'll follow for inspiration1; 6/14/10 5:00 AM
♥ Noelle ♥ said...: love those!!!!!; 6/14/10 7:56 AM
Mom2fur said...: Those are really cute and very original! What a cool and frugal way to add color to a room!; 6/14/10 8:42 AM
Raimi said...: super cute and super colorful!; 6/14/10 10:03 AM
Kristin said...: So cute! My boyfriend's daughter would love this project adn I've got tons of scrapbook paper...I see our next project! :) Thanks for sharing!!; 6/14/10 11:41 AM
Michelle @ Sweet Something said...: What a great project! I've done those before, just not that size! Great job!; 6/14/10 12:06 PM
brandi @ tales of a domestic goddess said...: i AM so going to do this... of course giving you credit for it. =) i've been looking for something fun for my daughter's bedroom redo! i think these will go just wonderful! thanks again!; 6/14/10 1:51 PM
Suzanne said...: Well, how cute is that??!

It's so happy and sweet~I have some nieces that would love this.; 6/14/10 3:15 PM
shortmama said...: So simple but so cute!; 6/14/10 3:29 PM
The Kooky Queen--Rachel said...: I just love that SO much! It's exactly what I was looking for in my daughter's room! THANK YOU!!!; 6/14/10 4:54 PM
sportzmom said...: What fun! I can't wait to do these with my kids. They will love them! They would look really cool hanging outside on my sunporch too!; 6/14/10 5:09 PM
Bethany said...: Oh my gosh, I love them so much! They really brighten up the room :); 6/14/10 8:45 PM
banananutmeg said...: if you're going to cover the fireplace, have you thought about upholstering a big piece of MDF (think upholstered headboard) to put below the mantle, and a grid style bookshelf above?

I would so be using that fireplace, if it were me, though. Cozy!; 6/14/10 8:56 PM
Beckie said...: I just LOVE these! I was looking for a tutorial on how to make these for my ice cream social tonight...so thank you, thank you! Thanks for linking up to Letting Your Creative Juices Flow :); 6/15/10 8:37 AM
Pinkie said...: Very cute and colorful! I love them.; 6/15/10 8:44 AM
Laura said...: I have always wanted to know how to make those fabulous circles. Thanks for the tutorial!

I am hosting a giveaway and I'd love it if you stopped by!

Laura @ along for the ride; 6/15/10 10:13 AM
Kell said...: Love those! My Peach would love that for her room. Thanks!; 6/15/10 10:49 AM
Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! said...: Cute, easy project! This is such a great room for kids to be creative and have fun! Thanks for sharing on Modern Craftswoman Monday! Rory; 6/15/10 11:33 AM
Megan said...: Oh! Those are going to be perfect for my daughter's rainbow birthday party. Thanks for sharing this simple idea. That bandana paper is awesome, by the way!; 6/15/10 11:35 AM
Pam said...: Love the colors and patterns of this clever wall art. These would work with nearly any wall color; thanks for sharing the tutorial! Following you now. Pam @ Sallygoodin; 6/15/10 2:05 PM
Ela@lifeinmypjs.com said...: Would love it if you would join me for my 2nd linky party tonight!!

http://lifeinmypjs.blogspot.com/2010/06/pajama-party-2.html

~Ela; 6/15/10 5:01 PM
Evelyn @ Hanging by a Silver Lining said...: LOVE those circles! Thanks for sharing!; 6/15/10 8:23 PM
Ellen said...: Very very very cute!!!!; 6/16/10 3:08 AM
Chris said...: So pretty! I love how this turned out. Such a simple fun idea.; 6/16/10 8:08 AM
Tammy@ Not Just Paper and Glue said...: What a really fun way to dress up a room!; 6/16/10 4:19 PM
The Autocrat: Haley said...: Thanks for the tutorial on those! I am totally going to have to make some for my craft room!! Love how you have the big wall with a million of them! It looks fabulous!; 6/16/10 10:38 PM
Rose :: FineCraftGuild.com said...: Thank you for contributing this to http://www.FineCraftGuild.com 's DIY Tutorial Linky Party.

It's beautiful and well presented.

If you have a new & equally wonderful tutorial you wish to share with us this week, come on over. We just opened a new linky party for this week's talented artisans out there!; 6/24/10 4:49 AM
Heather Bredimus said...: Hi! I found your blog off of Today's Creative Blog! I love your craft! You are so talented! I just signed up to be your 673rd follower! Woo hoo! I hope you stop by my new blog. I just started it 2 months ago and would love new friends! Please come see me at www.modernfamilymagazine.com

-Heather-; 8/20/10 9:11 PM
Shona said...: So cute! So colorful and cheery! Thanks for sharing!; 8/29/11 6:58 PM
Kimmy said...: Thanks for the project idea :) I found your project through Tip Junkie.; 9/1/11 3:08 AM
Kimmy said...: I made some of these last night using your tutorial. I love them! Thanks so much for the tape idea, it makes the project more kid-friendly. These look great with the tissue paper pom-poms! Anyway, thank you again for the easy tutorial!; 9/4/11 7:17 AM