Discovering family ties distant in time can be fascinating and rewarding. One way to find out about your own roots is to create a family tree yourself. How about combining this journey into the past with an idea for an intriguing wall decoration? In this article, we will tell you how to create a family tree in a few simple steps using a wall mural, poster or a picture on a cork board. Keep your family history in an original composition that can become a permanent decoration of your room! You can also invite your family to do it - creating a family tree is a good opportunity to spend time together and to keep your ancestors in loving memory.
Family tree with the use of photo wallpaper
What you need?
- a wall mural with a tree motif (with us pattern with Klimt's tree of life)
- wallpaper glue
- wallpaper roller (optional)
- dust brush (optional)
- brush for applying wallpaper glue
- frames
- adhesive hooks
- a knife or scissors
Manufacturing method:
1. Prepare all the necessary materials before starting work.
2. Smooth and clean the wall where the wall mural will be placed. Stick the wallpaper using your glue and press it with a roller to get rid of any air bubbles.
3. Place self-adhesive hooks on the wall mural and hang frames with photos.
4. Family tree ready! Now you can enjoy your own decor feature, the most personal one you could imagine.
Family tree on a poster
What you need?
- a poster with a tree motif (with us following pattern)
- scissors
- ruler
- glue or adhesive tape
- a pencil
- decorative tape
- colored cards
Manufacturing method:
1. Prepare all the necessary materials before starting work.
2. Fold the sheet of paper in half and draw two 10 × 10 cm squares next to each other when folded. In the centre of one of the squares, draw a 6 cm square, and on the sides of the second square, draw "wings".
3. Cut the frame. Using glue or thin adhesive tape, glue the wings to the opposite sides of the square so that a frame is formed.
4. Frames ready!
5. Stick the poster with a decorative tape and on it the previously prepared photo frames.
6. Another decoration ready to enchant your wall!
Family tree on a picture on a cork
What you need?
- an image on a cork with a tree motif (here the following pattern)
- pre-prepared paper frames
- pushpins
- small paper clips
- twine
Manufacturing method:
1. Prepare all the necessary materials before starting work.
2. Arrange the twine on the image and pin it with thumbtacks.
3. Use paper clips to attach the previously prepared frames to the twine.
4. Family tree in the third version is ready!
Now you know how to make a family tree that will give your interior the most personal character and allow you to make a sentimental journey through the past generations. In addition, it is a great and creative way to spend your spare time, and the end result will give you tons of satisfaction.
