Twinkle twinkle little star… I’m so excited to share my latest DIY project with all of you today! Like I mentioned in one of my last posts, I am days away from welcoming a baby girl into the Thomas family. So, I wanted to make a little something special for her, and this is what I came up with. See how I made this fun little star wall hanging, and what significance it has for our baby girl.
Ever since I told him that I was pregnant, my oldest son (age 5), was really excited about the idea of being a big brother again! He started giving my belly lots of hugs and kisses, and even came up with a nickname for the baby—Star Star.
Every night, he would pray for baby Star Star and give Star Star a hug. And if he tossed coins into a pond/fountain, he would make a wish for baby Star Star.
So, for the past few months, I’ve been wracking my brain to try and figure out how I could make something special for our baby that could pay homage to the nickname her big brother gave her. And that’s where this star wall hanging came in!
Supplies
- Chip Board (or other material)
- Metal or Wood Hoop
- Hot Glue
- Twine or Fishing Line
- A Cutting Machine or X-ACTO knife
- My Free Template
How to Make
1. If you have a Cricut Maker and a Knife Blade, you can use my SVG template to cut out your chip board pieces. Otherwise, you can utilize the printable PDF included in the download to trace and cut out your pieces with an X-ACTO knife.
2. Use your twine or fishing line to hang the stars at varying intervals on your hoop. Hang a star from the top as well.
Note: I just hot glued my stars to the string, but I’ve also included a version in the download that has holes in each of the stars if you’d prefer to tie them.
3. Use hot glue to attach the moon shape to your hoop, and you’re finished!
Isn’t it so cute!? I decided to leave my chip board as-is for a more rustic feel, but you could definitely have some fun with painting or mod podging your pieces as well!
I use Adobe Illustrator for all of my designs, and a Cricut Maker to bring my creations to life. For tips on creating fun paper cuts like this one, see the FAQ section on my website. Also, be sure to check out the other baby-related freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy making your own version of my star wall hanging! Do you know anyone else who is expecting a baby soon?
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 13 Comments on Star Wall Hanging – DIY Nursery Decor
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Melanie
September 12, 2019 at 6:31 am (5 years ago)This is beautiful, thank you so much!
Mandee
September 12, 2019 at 8:17 am (5 years ago)Thank you Melanie! I’m so glad you like it!! ^_^
Brenda Sullivan
September 12, 2019 at 7:44 am (5 years ago)Congratulations and give your son a big hug from me, my sons adored their little sister once she was born, 21 yrs later there is still a bond that can not be broken.
Mandee
September 12, 2019 at 8:28 am (5 years ago)Aww, how sweet! I love hearing that. I will definitely give my son a hug—he and his brother are SO excited for a little sister. ^_^
Cherie
September 12, 2019 at 8:19 am (5 years ago)It was a beautiful thought from your son to give his baby sister a beautiful nickname of Star Star. Thank you so much for sharing. Best of luck with the baby.
Mandee
September 12, 2019 at 8:30 am (5 years ago)I know—I absolutely love that little nickname!! He’s a very sweet boy, and he’s going to be a great big brother. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts! I could definitely use them. 😀
Charlotte Silber
September 12, 2019 at 10:07 am (5 years ago)thank you for sharing
Mandee
September 13, 2019 at 8:54 am (5 years ago)Of course! Thank you for your continued support! 🙂
Kathy
September 12, 2019 at 5:13 pm (5 years ago)That is absolutely adorable and so is your family. I love the nickname, cute and creative just like his mom. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent.
Mandee
September 13, 2019 at 8:55 am (5 years ago)Aww, thank you Kathy!! He’s definitely a cutie—I’m lucky to have him. ^_^
Mischelle Smith
September 13, 2019 at 5:02 am (5 years ago)Congratulations Mandee. Best of all your wishes may come true. Thank you for the free cuts. I find your work amazing!
Mandee
September 13, 2019 at 8:56 am (5 years ago)Thanks Mischelle!! You are too kind. I’m glad you enjoy my work!
Dawn
August 10, 2020 at 11:38 am (4 years ago)<3 This.