If you caught our Bohemian Mountaintop wedding inspiration post from earlier today and saw the rad moon backdrop, we’re excited to be sharing how to re-create that one for yourself! We love this big prop because it’s sure to make a statement at your wedding, or even engagement shoot! Thanks to Laura Stewart Design for sharing the details with us.
What You’ll Need:
• 1/4″ Plywood cut into a circle
• Paint in various shades of Blue and Grey
• 150 Wine Corks (it would take quite a while to drink enough wine for this project :)
• 5 Wooden Dowels cut at different lengths
• Rit Dye – Denim and Navy
• 10 bags of Marshmallows
• Blue and Gold Glitter
• Tack Glue
• Gold Paint
• Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Step 1:
Set up 2 dye baths using denim and navy Rit Dye. Separate the corks into thirds. Place 1/3 of your corks in the denim, 1/3 of your corks in the navy, then leave the last 1/3 natural. Let them soak in the dye for 2 hours, then lay flat to dry
Step 2:
Add glitter to your marshmallows. Dip one end of the marshmallow in tacky glue then dip that same end in the glitter. Add gold to some of your corks and wood dowels by simply dry brushing a tiny bit of gold paint on the top. Let dry for 2 hours.
Step 3:
Paint your moon! Get creative with your paint and start brushing the various colors of blue on the wood. Make sure to always brush in the same direction and use a curved motion to create a rounded moon.
Step 4:
Once all of your pieces are dry, it’s time to place your corks, wood, and marshmallows onto the moon. Lay out your pieces starting at the left edge and work your way towards the center. The pieces should fit tightly together along the edges then get more disperse as you work your way across the moon. When you have a composition that you like, start hot gluing!! Place a dab of hot glue on the bottom of each piece and let dry completely.
Then, hang your piece from a sturdy branch or lean it in front of a beautiful tree to create a magical moment at your event!
Really unique, right?!
If you make your own Moon Backdrop using these steps or supplies, we’d love to see how it turns out, so please share on Instagram along with the hashtag #GreenWeddingShoesDIY. We’ll regram our faves!
Wow, this is the amazing decoration of Giant Moon.
Being a event planner in India, we always looking for new ideas so that we can also implement into our work.
This is the unique idea of decoration. In coming month we have lots of marriage events parties in one of our banquet halls located in Mumbai, India listed here – http://www.venuelook.com/Mumbai/Banquet-Halls.
We’ll implement this kind of decoration in coming events.
Thanks a lot for sharing this beautiful post.
what is the recommended size of the plywood?
Beautiful! Where did you get a plywood circle that size? If you cut it yourself how did you do it and what are the measurements? Thank you!