I'm having a moment with contact paper. You know the self-adhesive paper that is meant to line shelves or drawers. Really, it can be used for so much more. So far I've covered my kitchen cabinet doors in a chalkboard version so that my kids can have fun and so that I can too and I've also decorated my new washing machine with it and it looks adorable.
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I like it so much I'm looking all over the internet for more inspiration and there is plenty to be had. My husband better watch out because if he stays still for too long, he may end up covered in contact paper too.
Here are five great ideas for DIY projects using contact paper.
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Headboard
Oh how I would have loved this in my pre-headboard years. This could easily be made on your own, or you could buy a premade, premeasured, precut adhesive decal like this one. ($40.00, Nico Headboard)
Customize your laptop
Customize your laptop with a DIY skin.
Get the full DIY directions at Fine and Feathered.
Bunting
Make adorable DIY bunting or little flag decorations.
Get the full DIY directions at The Sweetest Occasion.
Furniture redo
Look at how cleverly the front of these dresser drawers were covered with contact paper and how great they look!
Get the full DIY directions at My Sweet Savannah.
DIY coasters
These are so easy and make an amazing gift (though you should keep a set at your house too!).
Get the full DIY directions at Shelterness.com.