How to make polka dot ideas for beautiful crafts, DIY Home Decor, party decor and clothing? Some of the gorgeous things to make with polka dot ideas are artwork, accent walls, furniture, throw pillows, kitchen appliances, and garland. Polka dot idea crafts are so popular because they are inexpensive, fun and make adorable decor. You’re sure to be seeing spots with these dotilicious projects!
Tip Junkie has 158 Polka Dot crafts with pictured tutorials for you to beautify your own home. You can always search there if you’re looking for more pictured tutorials. {wink}
Polka Dot DIY Home Decor
Searching for DIY home decor ideas can be challenging. So we’ve put together six easy polka dots home decorating projects to give you ideas. This will surely make your home more appealing and livable!
1. DIY Polka Dot Wallpaper ~ How fabulous is this modern accent wall? You don’t even have to paint it to achieve the look.
2. Polka Dot Bar Cart ~ I re-did a thrifty find ($5) and added polka dots to the entire piece using my very easy DIY. The polka dots are versatile and can be used on any piece of furniture or surface, enjoy! The link will have the before pictures and tutorial for your own polka dots!
3. Polka Dot Burlap Tray {Trays} ~ How cute is this polka dot burlap tray!? The perfect accessory to display a set of vases as seen here, or to serve cookies to your guests! Super easy and inexpensive to create using burlap, fabric paint, sponge dabbers and a few other things you can grab at your local craft supply store!
4. Polka Dot Wall Art ~ Creating polka dot canvas art is a fantastic {and easy} way to update a wall and add a pop of color.
5. Gold Polka Dot Lamp Shade ~ Transform a plain lamp shade into a statement piece with this tutorial using paint and a polka dot sponge. Modern and bright, this drum shade could be perfect for your home.
6. Polka-dot Wall Treatment {girls bedroom} ~ Thanks to one of my readers (Lara) for alerting my daughter’s bedroom and was recently included in the HGTV.com article entitled “Our Favorite Colorful Bedrooms”. (Special thanks to the writer, H. Camille Smith, for using my photograph.)
How to Paint Polka Dots
Painting polka dots is a basic painting skill that is sometimes overlooked. We will show you how to paint for your next painting project! Below are some wonderful painting ideas you will surely love.
7. Polka Dot Umbrella {how-to} ~ Turn an ordinary plain umbrella from drab to fab with this tutorial. You’ll learn how to make your own polka dot stencil from wax paper, blue painter’s tape and a circle punch.
8. How to Paint Polka Dots ~ Makeover furniture by adding adorable polka dots. Embroidery hoops make perfect stencils.
9. DIY Polka Dot Pillow ~ Throw pillows make great accent pieces, so why not make them pop? Paint a decorative pillow cover with craft paint to make a gorgeous pillow.
10. Perfect Polka Dot Manicure Tutorial ~ This fabulous tutorial shows you how to create the perfect polka dot manicure. Use your favorite color to personalize the look. Great for all ages!
12. How to Paint a Washing Machine {tutorial} ~ This tutorial on how to paint a washing machine can help you jazz up your laundry room! Take boring, or even mismatched washers and dryers and turn them into works of art. Almost enough to make you want to do your laundry. Almost.
Polka Dots Decor
Most of us think of polka dots as fun. But they can be artistic and practical, too. We explore a few forms they can take. Take a look at the home decor ideas below!
11. Polka Dot Kitchen Aid Makeover ~ This red and polka dot Kitchen Aid is amazing! Show your Kitchen Aid some love by applying some vinyl polka dots. Four hundred 1/2? vinyl polka dots to be precise, compliment your Silhouette machine.
13. DIY Polka Dot Fridge ~ Tired of your boring white refrigerator? Give it an inexpensive and fun facelift with polka dots. They’re not painted on so you can easily remove them when you get tired of them.
Polka Dot Party Ideas
Polka dots are cute and colorful! They can also be used in decorating and parties. Below are some fun polka dot ideas that you can easily design yourself.
14. DIY Polka Dot Wrapping Paper ~ Make your Christmas super crafty by creating your own wrapping paper with cute white polka dots.
15. DIY Polka Dot Backdrop {backdrop ideas} ~ Looking for a fun and easy DIY backdrop idea? Here’s an adorable polka dot one that’s perfect for any girly party. All you need is kraft paper, contact paper and a circle cutter. Shown in white, but if you’re looking for something a bit more colorful, just use colored paper! How fun would this be for an under the sea party?
16. Polka Dot Treat Bags ~ Ombre colored circle stickers are a great way to dress up plain treat bags.
17. Polka Dot Felt Garland ~ This garland is just plain fun and can be used anywhere. In a bedroom, for a party ~ to embellish a gift. The sky is the limit! It’s a great way to incorporate all the colors of a palate and to teach a beginner to sew in a straight line.
DIY Polka Dot Clothing
Colored dots on plain clothing, also known as polka dot clothing, are a fun way to stand out from the crowd. Below are polka dot ideas for your clothing. Learn how to DIY!
18. DIY Anthropologie Inspired Polka Dotted Jeans ~ Make your own polka-dotted jeans (inspired by AG Stevie Jeans at Anthropologie, $180)! All you need is a Clorox bleach gel pen ($3 at target) and jeans of your choice!
19. Polka Dotted Scarf {how-to} ~ Scarves are fashionable year round. Learn how to transform a plain scarf into this fun polka dotted scarf with a polka dot sponge dauber and craft paint.
20. Polka Dot Onesie ~ Fabric markers are an easy way to add polka dots to fabric. Lined paper makes the perfect grid for achieving the pattern.
21. DIY Polka Dot Sweater ~ No stencils are needed to paint these adorable polka dots. Tape, fabric paint and a polka dot sponge is all you’ll need.
22. DIY Polka Dot Sneakers ~ Decorate a plain pair of canvas shoes with polka dots. It’s so simple anyone can do it. Won’t they be perfect for back to school?
Polka Dot Printables
Printable polka dot design templates for use at home or in the classroom. A fun pattern with a lot of potential. Have some fun with these free downloadable polka dot printables below!
23. Free Printable Cupcake Gift Boxes ~ Sweet pink and turquoise polkadot gift boxes in the shape of a cupcake. How-to pictures in the blog post and instructions included in the pdfs. Free download.
24. Polka Dot Gift Tags ~ You can now download your own Good Gravy! free polka dots printable DIY gift tags in great, bright summer colors. This is the perfect cheery addition to any gift!
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 | Which polka dot ideas do you want to try? Share it in the comments below! ~ Laurie {a.k.a. the Tip Junkie} |
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Thank you for including my pillow! I’m in great company – these are all fabulous ideas! 🙂
-Rachel