We use umbrellas for two things. First to protect us from rain and second to provide us with shade from the sun.
Unlike the old days, today, we get a variety of umbrella designs out there. From pocket umbrellas to full-sized ones, we have plenty of options to explore. But have you ever thought of decorating your umbrella?
If you think that your umbrella looks dull and boring, then you came to the right place. In this post, we will suggest some creative DIY ideas to decorate your umbrella. This is like a fun activity that you can do with your kids. If you are not sure of your skills, then you can start with some cheap umbrellas first.
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DIY Ideas To Decorate Umbrella
There are no hard and fast rules that you have to follow these DIY ideas only. You can take ideas from here and unleash your creativity as well.
Go for fun polka dots
If you have a plain white or black umbrella that you hate, then you can make it look beautiful with some polka dots design. To complete this design, you need to first cut out a few circles from wax paper using a stencil and then paint it with fabric colours according to your choice. Once you are done, all you have to do is stick them on your umbrella using glue. It’s a simple and fun way of making your umbrella interesting.
Fruit umbrella is what you need
If you want a cheerful umbrella, then the fruit design is for you. Let’s say you want a watermelon design on your umbrella. What you have to do is take a red umbrella to get your design done. Just like in the first step, cut out several pieces of wax paper in the shape of watermelon seeds. Now paint them black using fabric colours. Once you are done, stick them around the edge of your umbrella. To give it a more realistic watermelon look, you should make two to three rows of seeds along the edge.
Fluffy clouds design
For this design, you will need a transparent white umbrella. This is a very simple and basic design. All you have to do is cut out some clouds from wax paper and stick them on your umbrella and the design of your fluffy cloud will be ready. Instead of clouds, you can also stick other shapes, if you want.
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Scalloped edge umbrella
To make your umbrella stand out, you can add a scalloped edge to your umbrella. For this, you will need a scalloped edge template. If not, you can cut gold vinyl and stick it around the edge of your umbrella. This way you can make your custom umbrella.
With the help of these simple tips, you can make your umbrella look attractive. These are fun DIY ideas that can be followed by anyone. Use these ideas to make your umbrella stand out in the crowd.
