If you’ve been with me for some time, you know I go big with my decorations for Varalakshmi ammavaru. From humble beginnings, with time and experience gained on my DIY projects, I put my creativity to test creating an ambience for me and my family to enjoy and cherish.
We did this simple and stunning pastel backdrop last year and it turned out to be drop dead gorgeous if I may say so myself. Believe me, it is easier to put this one together. Read on to find out how you can do it too.
Backdrop DIY
Materials required:
- Insulation foam sheet
- All other sources are listed down in the post.
- 3M strips
Instructions :
- Use a banarasi fabric of your choice and secure it to the insulation foam sheet using a fabric stapler along the length.
- Mount this foam boards on to your wall. I used 3M strips to secure the boards to the wall.
- You can make as many boards as you want and go creative with the colors and combinations. I used a saree to brighten up my middle panel. The options are based on your creativity.
- Use a push pin to hang decorations of your choice as I did.
- Pearl string garlands are from @tharunidecor on insta
Here’s a quick video of the process.
Chandelier base with hula hoop
Materials required:
- Hula hoop
- Mesh fabric
- Ceiling hook for hula hoop
- Hook for heavy hangings
- Garland sources and other decor sources are listed down in the post.
Instructions:
- Tape the mesh fabric to the hula hoop
- Cut equal length transparent strings and tie about 6-8 of the to the hoop with equal spacing.
- Bring all these strings together and secure them to balance the hoop as shown.
- Tie the decorations to the hula hoop creating a great looking canopy on a budget.
- Use a hook to hold it up.
Final look
For more pics of my ammavaru, click here
Links to other products I used for this setup:
