INSIDE: How to create superhero wall decor using paint can lids. Perfect for gallery wall.
Sometimes the strangest things can make for the most interesting decor. Case in point, paint can lids. Clean, of course. Who would’ve thought they’d make for some perfect superhero emblems?
My husband for one. He’s the family’s resident go-to for which superhero has what power, which one’s the ‘bad guy’ and ‘are they all friends’. You know, the typical questions a super curious 4 year old will ask while his superhero clueless mom quietly wonders the same thing.
Join me as we continue to create a superhero-themed room for said preschooler, sparked by my husband’s inheritance of a box of not-going-to-make-us-wealthy old comic books.
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superhero wall decor with paint can lid emblems
Did you know you can pick up clean, unused paint can lids at a paint store? You can! Of course, you may have to buy both the lid + can just to get the lid. So now I have five paint cans sitting in my garage that I didn’t need but for a $1.50 purchase, this is a palatable deal.
Grab your paint can lids and start superhero-ing!
How to make superhero gallery wall using paint can lids
– Clean paint can lids (This is what I used)
– Free downloadable superhero emblems (I used these)
– Mod Podge + brush
– Colorful scrapbook paper
– Plastic spatula (I used something like this)
– Triangle Hangers (small)
– Gorilla Glue
DIY Superhero Gallery Wall Decor
Super Strength Step #1:
You will use the outside of the paint can lid. Measure the circumference of the inside circle, aka: the round flat top part. (Mine measured 5.5″.)
As Fast As Lightening Step #2:
Download the free round superhero emblems, or create your own if you’re a graphic designer whiz. Since I can’t even pretend to be, I went the freebie route. I then imported them into an editing program and re-sized to fit the paint can lid.
WONDERful Step #3:
Print out and cut emblems to size. If the emblems don’t fill the space or are not shaped round (i.e. Superman, Batman), cut a circle from colorful scrapbook paper to serve as your background. You will place the super emblem on top of the scrapbook paper.
Super Human Step #4:
Apply a ring of Mod Podge to paint can lid. Apply the paper emblem on top of the glue. Use your plastic spatula to gently press away any bubbles or wrinkles.
Friendly Tip: Don’t cover the entire lid with Mod Podge, as I did on my first emblem. It’ll cause too many unmanageable wrinkles once the paper is applied and then, well, you’re up a super creek.
Spidey Sense Step #5:
To hang, simply use Gorilla Glue to adhere a small triangle hanger hook to the backside of the lid. Once dry, hang.
DIY Superhero Home Decor
Super decorators assemble! You don’t need superhuman skill to create super awesome decor.
At the end of the day, always remember… Truth, Justice and Thrifty Superhero Wall Decor.
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Cool idea!
What a super cool DIY! My son would’ve love these when he was in his super hero phase! Pinning for later.
Thank you!
This is an adorable and creative idea. We have a bunch of paint cans we need to get rid of and my youngest has the Justice League my husband painted on one wall, these would go great on the other. Stopping by from SITSBlogging and hope you linkup with us at our Small Victories Sunday Linkup, open all week long!
Thank you for the kind comments and I will stop by!
Love these! Our family love super heroes and my son would love these. Thanks for sharing at the Wednesday Showcase party 🙂
Hi! I am one of the hostesses of the Talented Tuesday link up party. I featured this post on my site in this past week’s edition! See the post tomorrow at 9AM Central Time and don’t forget to grab a button from my sidebar when you head over there. I love all of these ideas!! Keep up the good work!
Thank you!
Nifty idea! They look great in your son’s room. Thanks so much for linking up with Vintage Charm 🙂
Love this idea!! By the way, Where did you find the superhero brother print? That is super cute!
Thanks! I actually made that superhero brother print. Think I saw something with that phrase online so I just created the print.
Love the idea! Where are the free downloadable superhero emblems?
Thank you! Here’s the link: http://www.great-kids-birthday-parties.com/superhero-printables.html
These are so cool I actually think it would be rude not to make them! I’m thinking Christmas present planning already…
What a lovely idea! I’m wondering if I could do this with a girl theme too…Maybe Disney Princesses? Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party! Pinned!
These are adorable! Clever using paint can lids! Stopping by to let you know you are being featured on Friday’s P3 Party post! Have a great week! Thanks for pinning!
Best,
Kim
What a fun idea! You could even use the paint can lids and cover them with other patterns for a completely different space (if you didn’t have a superhero room of course) 🙂
Very true! Good idea.
Great idea!
This is an excellent idea for kids’ rooms! All the kids will love to have something to remind their superheroes !!
My kids would be so into this as they LOVE superheros! Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!