How to: Make an Epic Wall
I’ve been a bad friend haven’t I? Over a month since my last post….. hmmmm….
Will you still like me? Please? Oh come on, I’ll send you your favorite flowers! You know, those ones with the petals….
Gosh I am sad…. BUT enough of this grovelling! Let’s get to it!
FOR AN EPIC WALL:
You will need:
- A dedicated portion of blank wall in a size fo your choice.
- A simply wonderful collection of 2D objects of as much adored paraphernalia as your creative heart desires! This being said – manageable 3D objects such as coins, gift wrap bows and particularly intriguing lolly packages are also of course affectionately welcomed.
- Blue tack – Oh so very much Blue tack. To the point where when you go shopping, the check out chick at the counter of your respective Blue Tack vendor has already dialled up the code for a new addition of prussian adhesive on the cash register before greeting you by your prefered nickname and engaging in some light banter regarding how Melbourne’s weather is astonishing us yet again. You’ll get used to this.
What to do:
- As haphazardly as you like, begin to build up a comprehensive covering on the wall. Layering and tacking your beauties for all to see! As your vertical collection grows, a new or larger wallspace may be required.
But now I hear you ask! Where do I find all these presentables without paying money? Well it’s dead easy. Postcards (often there are some really wicked free ones in the city), concert tickets, nice looking business cards, cut out sections of gift wrap or patterned paper, favourite birthday cards, train tickets, newspaper cartoons are all cheap and easy starting points. All you need to do is keep your eyes out for them! Other ideas may include sketches – if you’re the arty kind, small, lightweight swatches of fabric or even sticky notes with favourite quotes.
I have not forgotten photos, and if there are some snappers that just never fail to bring a grin to your lips – then by alllll means, tack ‘em up! All I say is, photo walls have been around for some time, and these other interesting additions can make them something really special 
The most important thing to remember is: This is YOUR Epic Wall, no one elses. Make it as customised and personalised as you want. Don’t hesitate to stick something up, you can take it down later if something else takes prioritising fancy. Also, if you don’t want it parading in the hallway for Aunty Sylvia to sniff and critique at when she ‘pops over’ on ‘those visits’, use a bedroom or study wallspace and enjoy it all for yourself!
Well, I hope you had an amazing August, and a spectacular start to September!
Happy blue tacking 
