Neon Decor | One Cactus 2 Ways

Neon Decor | One Cactus 2 Ways

Hello, hello!

Happy Friday!

Maggie here today, with a look at a fun new addition to my teenage daughter’s bedroom!

My 15-year-old loves to change up her minimalist room decor. She keeps her walls, furniture, and bedding white so that she can easily swap out pillows, tchotchkes, wall hangings & flowers with every season, or as the mood strikes her – she’s definitely her mama’s daughter.

She was looking to add a more summery vibe, and I thought the new Heidi Swapp Neon cactus would be a fun & trendy addition!

These fantastic new wooden wall words/shapes are darling as is, OR you can DIY the heck out of them to suit your tastes.

The shapes & neon light strings are sold separately so that you can choose any neon color you prefer, and each string light comes with a battery pack so you can power your sign anywhere – no need to place your decor close to an outlet!

The light string/word (or shape) assembly directions are right on the back of every package…

…and a diagram with arrows shows you just how to string your particular shape.

I decided to keep my cactus white…to more closely fit with Kinsley’s style…and to add Lemon Lime lights.

Then, to add just a pop of color, I thought I would add some little artificial flowers to my shape using a hot glue gun.

ACK! I think these look so dang adorable!

And here’s the finished product…

I cut a few strips of floral wire and wired the cactus to a metal shelf my daughter has hanging above her bed…and then I simply tucked the battery pack behind my shape…easy peasy.

OK, for real, though…this is adorable, right?

And it took no time at all!

Plus, every addition I made to my shape was temporary…so if, in the future, she wants to change out the neon color or flowers or whatever, she can without any trouble.

Sweet & simple.

Now…in the process of putting together that little cactus I decided I wanted to try another way to DIY this same shape.

This time I grabbed some of my favorite washi tape from the Fresh Start Collection.

I laid strips of washi across the design…

…and then took a craft knife and cut around the little groove where you lay your string lights.

This was surprisingly incredibly easy. I thought I was going to have a little trouble getting a clean cut, but nope!

And I think the finished products looks so crisp and cool!

Once I covered and cut around the entire shape, I added the string lights.

And oh my heck!

Doesn’t this look awesome!

Just imagine the possibilities!

With all of the different washi designs available, you could create a new look for every occasion!

I just love the versatility that comes with these new DIY Neon words & shapes – paint them, washi them, add embellishments to them – the list goes on!

Whatever your style, this neon decor will add the perfect pop of color & on-trend design!

And all of the new shapes, words and neon string lights are available now at a select Joann store near you, so go get you some!

Supplies | Heidi Swapp Neon Wall Word – Cactus, Neon Wire – Lemon Lime, Fresh Start Washi Tape – Tropical, WeR Memory Keepercraft knife, artificial flowers, floral wire, wire cutters