Making your umbrella can be a lot of fun! Not only can you keep yourself dry from the rain, but you can also make cute little umbrellas to decorate your home. Here, we’ve put together a bunch of simple ideas so you can make a great umbrella all by yourself. Whether you need something for your walks around town or to add a little charm to a corner of your room, these DIY umbrella ideas have got you covered. Grab your materials and get ready to add a personal touch to staying dry or making your space more special. Let’s get crafting and turn those creative thoughts into something awesome!
DIY Umbrella
DIY Decorative Paper Umbrella
Uses: Are you looking for a charming addition to your space that emits a warm and welcoming vibe? You can use these captivating paper umbrellas to enhance the environment in varied contexts like parties, room decor, and even as a thoughtful handmade gift.
Materials:
Color Paper
Pencil
Ruler
Lid
Pattern cutter (such as a flower cutter)
Making:
Make an umbrella-shaped circular disc using colored paper, pencil, and ruler to ensure precision. An item such as a lid can be used to create the perfect disc shape. Next, create ornamental patterns on another piece of colored paper with the pattern cutter. Strips of these ornamental designs will then be attached to the umbrella disc to elaborate its appearance. Lastly, the skewer plays a role in bringing it all together, acting as the handle.
DIY Rolling Umbrella Planter
Uses: Inject a pop of greenery into your favorite lounge area and enjoy your poolside or patio like never before. You can conveniently roll it to provide shade wherever needed. Whether hosting a garden party, reading a book, or sipping a refreshing drink, this portable chair planter is a delightful experience.
Materials:
Galvanized bucket
Four (4) casters
Sixteen (16) bolts
2-gallon plastic bucket
Quick-setting cement
Making:
Start off by fixing the casters at the bottom of your galvanized bucket! This step calls for accurate positioning and can be accomplished with a drill. Be sure to have drainage holes between each caster to keep things healthy for the plants. Color your PVC pipe black (or any color that matches your umbrella shaft). Once dried, place this pipe in the center of a 2-gallon bucket without a handle and add quick-setting cement following the package instructions. After the cement sets, place this smaller bucket inside the galvanized bucket and cover it with soil. Now, your DIY Rolling Umbrella Planter is all set to house your favorite plants while providing a sturdy stand for your umbrella.
DIY Umbrella with Cricut Design
Uses: A DIY Umbrella with Cricut Design will amp up your rainy day with style and elegance. This personalized umbrella not only keeps you dry but also showcases a custom design. Allow your umbrella to be an extension of your personality on those gloomy days with this delightful project.
Materials:
Clear Umbrella
White vinyl sheets
Cricut Explore
Gold paper or vinyl
Cloud and lining template
Making:
The process of making starts with designing a pattern, like charming clouds, and preparing a .svg file. The size of the design depends on the umbrella’s dimensions. The Cricut machine cuts your design on vinyl, making it ready for application. Additionally, prepare another .svg file with a lining design, gold being a popular color choice, and cut it carefully with the Cricut machine. Attach the gold lining to the bottom of the white vinyl cloud design. The final step involves pressing the cloud designs onto the interior of the clear umbrella, making sure to arrange them in a way that does not obstruct your view through the canopy.
DIY Gold Scalloped Umbrella
Uses: Incorporate a touch of glamor even in gray weather with a DIY Gold Scalloped Umbrella. An excellent blend of functionality and magnificent design, this umbrella adds a layer of luxury to rainy days. It is ideal for daily use and helps you go about your day while looking stylish.
Materials:
Clear bubble umbrella
Gold adhesive vinyl
Silhouette Cameo
Making:
The creative journey to your DIY Gold Scalloped Umbrella begins with designing a scallop pattern on the gold adhesive vinyl. Laying out the design in conjunction with the shape of the umbrella is the key. The silhouette cameo aids in expertly cutting out these scallop patterns from the vinyl. This precise machine delivers neat cuts, providing ideal shapes to create your design. Finally, stick these crisp, golden scallop pieces on the clear bubble umbrella, giving full rein to your creativity. Ensure a consistent overlap for achieving that perfect scallop trim.
DIY Fruit Slice Umbrella
Uses: This umbrella delights with designs of your favorite fruits! Be it lemon, watermelon, or kiwi, it not only protects you from rain but also promotes a sense of cheerfulness amidst gloomy weather.
Materials:
Plain Umbrellas
Scotch Blue™ Painter’s Tape Original Multi-Use (2090)
Fabric-safe Craft Paint
Scissors
Making:
The umbrella’s structure will guide the placement of your design! Using the painter’s tape to segment equal parts, start painting your chosen fruit’s pattern, segment by segment. Remember to maintain the natural colors and shapes of your fruit of choice. For instance, if it’s a lemon slice, paint the segments white or pale yellow with a hint of curves to render a realistic look. Once you’ve painted all segments, create the fruit’s rind around the umbrella’s edge using white paint. The finishing touch comes in the form of details—black seeds for your watermelon or a small strip of yellow to resemble a lemon peel’s edge. Finally, your DIY Fruit Slice Umbrella is ready to spark joy even on the rainiest days.
DIY Painted Pattern Patio Umbrella
Uses: Acting as your custom sunshade, it provides relief during bright afternoons and adds a creative touch to your outdoor decor, making your patio the go-to spot for relaxation and entertainment.
Materials:
Plain patio umbrella and stand
Latex paint in a few of your favorite shades
2″ paint brush
Drop cloth
Making:
Building this DIY Painted Pattern Patio Umbrella commences with laying your umbrella on a drop cloth. Choose your main paint color and begin painting horizontal strokes across one umbrella section, leaving the edges with a brushy, unfinished feel. Make sure to leave a few empty holes to fill later with other colors. Continue painting all sections of the umbrella. Once the main color is done, incorporate your accent colors, painting 1-3 swashes of color on each umbrella section. Finally, allow your umbrella to dry until all the paint is fully cured!
How to Make Paper Umbrellas
Uses: Whether it’s a personal touch in a kid’s bedroom, a unique mobile for a nursery, or a creative decoration for a backyard gathering, these paper umbrellas can instantly uplift the atmosphere.
Materials:
Assorted color papers
Light blue cardstock
Scissors
Glue
Yarn
Pipe cleaner
Toothpick (for applying glue)
Making:
Each paper umbrella is shaped from several paper circles. Once you have the circles ready from your choice of color papers, kickstart the umbrella’s construction by folding them in half twice; they’ll look like tiny pizza slices. Glue holds these slices together end-to-end, creating the umbrella’s beautiful canopy. A pipe cleaner cuts through the center, acting as the umbrella’s hook. With a little bending and snipping, you get the perfect handle for your umbrella. Raindrop shapes cut from the light blue cardstock make adorable pieces for a touch of rain. Glue these at the tips of the yarn and link each to a pizza slice on the umbrella.
How to Make an Umbrella Cloud Costume
Uses: Whether attending a Halloween party, a themed event, or a casual get-together, this unique ensemble allows you to stand out in style. The added bonus is that it can be customized to exhibit cheerful or stormy weather, suiting your preference and the event’s theme.
Materials:
Clear Bubble Umbrella
Fiber Polyester Filling (Polyfil)
Translucent Ribbon
Needle and White Upholstery Thread
Cardstock in Shades of Blue
Making:
Creating the Umbrella Cloud Costume starts with threading a sharp needle with upholstery thread to stack the poly-fil (your cloud material) along the umbrella’s edge. Continually add the fill while maintaining its soft, cloud-like texture until the entire surface of the umbrella is covered. Next, according to your desired look for the cloud (happy rain cloud or stormy weather), you can either cut out raindrops from the blue cardstock and tie them onto the umbrella using translucent ribbon or, for a stormy look, run clear faceted beads onto the upholstery thread and secure them to the umbrella, creating the illusion of droplets. To turn your regular cloud into a storm cloud, wrap the fairy lights around the edges of the umbrella.
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