5 Paper Decoration Ideas for Your Home

Home decor makeovers don't have to break the bank. Instead of running to the department store, rethink and repurpose the items you probably already have in your craft room or home office. Whether you're looking to revamp your bedroom or liven up your living area, these paper wall decorations DIY and other ideas are perfect for bringing a fresh look to your interiors. With your printer and a little decorative flair, you can give your home a facelift. One of the best all-around printers for DIY decorations from paper is the Canon PIXMA TS9521Ca Wireless¹ Home All-in-One Inkjet Printer. It’s great for paper decoration crafts and for all your day-to-day printing needs.

Check out below our favorite DIY Decorations from Paper!

Bring a touch of whimsy and color to any nursery with a DIY baby mobile made from paper. With some cardstock and a collection of your favorite photos, you can knock out a one-of-a-kind DIY mobile in an afternoon. Print your favorite images onto colored cardstock using black ink only — the Canon PIXMA TR7820 Wireless¹ All-in-One Printer is an excellent choice for printing on cardstock. Once your prints are ready, cut the pictures into geometric shapes (like circles or hearts). Sew or glue long strips of string to the tops of the pictures, then tie them onto a dowel at varying lengths, hang and voila! You have an instant focal point. Add some dimension by alternating the photos with different colored shapes of plain cardstock that match your home décor, or print the images with their original colors on Double-Sided Matte/Photo Papers.

Give your living room a touch of personality with printable wraps for your flameless candles. Design your own candle wraps using photos, patterns, and fonts that suit your liking or match the season, and print your designs on your preferred wrapping paper. The Canon MegaTank PIXMA G6020 Wireless¹ All-in-One Printer is perfect for this print job with its high print quality, borderless printing capabilities, and support for different paper types.

When it comes to a home decor makeover, it’s often the small accessories that bring the extra glam. And these flameless candle covers are a great way to give the room color and detail on a small budget. Plus, you can reuse the wraps over and over again. Just throw in some ribbon, string or glitter for extra pizzazz.

Your Instagram feed is filled with awesome shots, so why not incorporate them into your home decor? Create custom photo banners by printing several of your favorite Instagram pictures on heavy cardstock or Double-sided Matte/Photo Papers, punch holes on both of the top corners and string them on lengths of ribbon, fabric, or twine. Embellish the photos with decorative tape, a few of your favorite phrases, or a personalized decoration from each family member. This easy room decoration with paper allows you to display photographs artistically on walls, mantels, or windows. It’s a versatile decoration that can be customized for any event or season, making it a perfect addition to your DIY wall decoration with paper projects.

Lanterns aren't just for the outdoors. Bring that familiar summertime glow inside by crafting your own paper lanterns. All you need is some paper and a few office supplies. Forget the expensive scrapbook paper from the craft store and search the web for your desired colors and patterns instead. Print a few of your favorite snapshots, or use scans of your family's handmade art. If you choose to scan, consider the Canon MegaTank PIXMA G6020 Wireless¹ All-in-One Printer which delivers vivid high-quality photos using dye-based colors. Once your prints are ready, find an online tutorial on how to make paper lanterns and follow along to fold the paper into lanterns of different shapes and sizes.  Then position them over electric candles or string lights. Hang your DIY paper lanterns in clusters or just scatter them about the room to create soft, cozy warmth.

Not every home decor update is obvious – sometimes you want to add a detail just for yourself. How about decorating the inside of your dresser drawers with customized drawer liners made from paper? Select your favorite digital photos or use a drawing app to create custom designs. Print enough of the designs to fill the lining of each drawer – the Canon PIXMA TR7820 Wireless¹ All-in-One Printer is a great choice here – and attach the sheets of paper securely to the bottoms using double-sided tape. Making custom dresser drawer liners like these is a great way to add an unexpected pop of fun to an otherwise bland part of your home.

Revamping your home with paper decoration crafts isn't just easy on the wallet – it's a delightful way to show off your creative chops. From DIY baby mobiles to chic paper wall decorations, each project is a golden opportunity to stamp your personal style all over your living spaces. Remember, with decorations for paper, the only limit is your creativity. Happy crafting!

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