Our DIY Polka Dot Wall!


We polka-did our wall today! Aaaahh, I love it so much!
I was thinking about this post over on A Beautiful Mess about their anchor stamped wall, which I'm over the moon for, but I know my husband wouldn't go for that. So I went opted for a nice safe polka dot instead. And to be even safer, I used paper dots instead of paint! So when we tire of it, we can easily change it out. I was worried that the paper might look a little cheesy up there, but it honestly looks like paint! It turned out beautifully. And with my beloved hole punch it only took a few minutes to do. In fact, Paige and I did it while cooking the chicken for lunch.

Here's how: (Pay attention, this is extremely complicated!)


  • Cut a bunch of paper circles. (We used a 2'' punch.)
  • Put a tiny bit of sticky tack on the back of each circle.
  • Stick on the wall. 
 We started at the bottom of the wall and used a ruler to be sure that each dot was 12'' apart. If you need to, cut some of the circles in half to make them fit on the edges of walls or door frames.

Isn't that so fun?! I briefly considered triangles before the polkadots, but I think these are a little more "me". How fun would these be in different colors in your kids' bedroom? This wall in our kitchen has been a bit of an eyesore to me for quite a while. Nothing looks right there! But these polka dots act as an art piece themselves, I sort of like the wall without anything else on it. I am happy.

Have a great Saturday!!
Love, 
Disney

Comments

  1. @lliE from FreshlyCompletedFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Super fun! What a FAB idea!

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  2. June KFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Wow, it sure adds a lot to the room. I can't believe how straight and even you got the dots.

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    1. DisneyFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM

      Thanks! It was really easy and quick with the ruler. In fact, Paige did all the bottom ones!

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  3. StefFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    NO WAY!!!!!! I love this so much I can't even tell you - paper - you're a genius!! again.

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  4. Just JaimeFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    LOVE! This is perfect for a renter like me. The tacky stuff won't harm the wall over time, right?

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    1. DisneyFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:29 PM

      Nope, it's completely harmless to walls, I've been using it for years!

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  5. Outback Crafter - DebraFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Adorable. Well done.

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  6. kristinFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    AAAARGH! Awesome. You're right, it would be super cute for a kid room! i kind of want to do it to the wall above our mantle for springtime, too...

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    1. DisneyFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:28 PM

      What a fun idea!! I could totally do some for every season. Super fun.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    its looks so perfect.. ! I wish I could do something to my wall too.. =) Great job btw

    http://little-known-ways-to-giggle.blogspot.com/

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  8. UnknownFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I love this!!

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  9. Alida L.February 22, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Oh Disney! They're removable! Well I might give that a try...when the kids get old enough not to peel them off...

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  10. NikellFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Love love love it!! It's so cute. Great work (^_^)

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  11. And LiveFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    I'm seeing some contact paper and a punch in my future! Great idea!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    This is SO cool! I loved that ABM post too but I also don't think my husband would be down with anchors or horses ;) Man, this is just the cutest! Love it Disney!

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    1. DisneyFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:04 PM

      Oh, haha, you caught that? I could have sworn they were horses! :O) Just part of the daily humiliation of being me.

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    2. DisneyFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:11 PM

      Oh. Wait. I just went back and looked again. They DO have a horse wall! Just in a different post. So I'm not losing my mind! :o)

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    3. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2013 at 5:42 PM

      oh no, you were TOTALLY right about the anchors! haha!! So funny!

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  13. Laura (TLN)February 22, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    So fun! My dalmatian would look right at home. :) Yes...I am crazy enough to think about matching a wall to the dog, hehe.

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    1. DisneyFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:27 PM

      Haha, too cute! I love dalmations, you're lucky!

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  14. KatieFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    love the black!! next time punch out your dots from vinyl and you can skip the sticky tack step altogether! i did something similar in my baby's room http://www.smilelikeyoumeanit.net/2012/10/the-confetti-wall.html

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    1. DisneyFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:26 PM

      Oh great idea! And yours turned out so cheery and cute. I was kind of going with the "things that are free right now" theme, but vinyl would be so easy!

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  15. KFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    SO fun!

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  16. MarciFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Dude! I have been thinking about doing this to our bedroom wall for MONTHS. I was thinking about using glitter paper, but oh yes this is an awesome idea! (... she says a bit egotistically, since she also thought of it...) I wasn't quite brave enough to try it out, but seeing these pictures let me know that I am so right about how cool this would look. Well done!

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  17. LindsayFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    This is so cute! I can't believe that they're paper (and that they look so perfect). What a fabulous idea!

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  18. Michelle L.February 22, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    Disney! that is the cutest! I would honestly not have thought it could look so chic, but it really does. Love eet!

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  19. MarieFebruary 23, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    I love this idea! Great way to get them perfectly round. It's really nice that they're removable without having to paint the whole wall :)

    Love
    Marie

    http://vonmri.blogspot.de

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  20. ElisanaFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    sooooo fun!!! I love how you thought of polka dots as something "safe"for your husband.... hehehehe the least of the super girly things we are into...
    I could see myself using the black strips where the holes had been punched to make a border, or something else... i love the contrast between the black and white, straight edge and circular shape cut out. so graphic. yeah, i know... i have a problem when it comes to throwing junk away... best to you Disney!

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  21. Abbie_normalFebruary 23, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    How brilliant! You've always got such amazingly clever ideas, and this is no exception! Great inspiration for all of us. I could gush more, but you get the point. It's awesome!

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  22. AllieFebruary 23, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    They really do look like paint! This is really fun. You always have the coolest ideas. :)

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  23. Kari February 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Such a cute idea! I think the kitchen is the perfect place for some fun walls.
    I love that you chose polka dots too! They're my have.
    I actually just did a post about them... feel free to check it out!

    -Kari
    Take a Walk in Our Shoes

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  24. CharityFebruary 23, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Cute! and very clever. =)

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  25. JanelleFebruary 23, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Your wall looks fantastic! I'm going to have to think of a place to try this :)

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  26. Lynette @ My Craft DiscoveryFebruary 23, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Ummm, that's the coolest thing ever! How fun and easy that would be for party decor. I think I may try it in my craft room just for a fun accent. Super cool! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  27. JoFebruary 25, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Love the polka dots!! Wonder where I could try that?? Hmmmm...

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  28. UnknownFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    This is so pretty and inventive! How creative you are!

    Emaline Rose
    http://emalineswardrobe.blogspot.com/

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  29. LaurelFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    That would be so perfect for my girls' room, we are renters and I've been so sad that I can't paint! Can I ask how many circles it took?

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    1. DisneyFebruary 28, 2013 at 1:10 AM

      I used about 70-75 circles for this wall, which took about three 12''x12'' scrap booking papers. :O)

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  30. Janika R.February 28, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Lovely Wall..Great Idea..

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  31. Slinga PärlorMarch 1, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    oh this is realy cool :-)

    http://slingapaerlor.blogspot.de/

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  32. shamikaMarch 3, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Hi Disney,

    Firstly let me tell you, I'm a big big big fan of rufflesandstuff.. I am a graphic designer and an illustrator myself and so I know the hard work and time it takes to make everything that you do.. Why I am writing to you is, I have a blog of my own 'http://shamikasdoodles.blogspot.in/' , it's a doodle blog.. I love doodling and I am going to be doing a guest post on different bloggers.. From art to travel.. What I'l be doing is, making a doodle of you and Paige, writing a little bit about rufflesandstuff and posting it (this coming weekend, 9th march) I hope you let me do a guest post on you, as I would be more than happy to do it..
    And I just realised I haven't introduced myself.. My name is Shamika Kocharekar, I am 25, a graphic designer and I am from Mumbai, India.. Waiting to hear from you..

    P.S. Paige is an angel, and whenever I get married and have a daughter, I'd want her to look just like her :)

    Love,
    Shamika :)

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    1. DisneyMarch 7, 2013 at 10:57 PM

      Hi Shamika! Thank you so much for your sweet compliments, and your doodles are adorable. I would love to have you doodle me and Paige! How fun. Thank you for offering!

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  33. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    This is darling!!!!!!!!!!

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  34. Eric and CarrieMarch 4, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Adorable AND easy to change?!? GENIUS!

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  35. AlissaMarch 5, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    I did this, too, but with BIG dots. I LOVE how it turned out. http://alissadale.wordpress.com/2013/02/23/seeing-spots-redux/ I used rolls of masking tape for the big dots, and a tiny dab of rubber cement for the small ones (after testing to make sure they wouldn't pull the paint off). :o)

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    1. DisneyMarch 7, 2013 at 10:55 PM

      Oh, WOW! Yours were so much more involved, great job! I don't even know if I'd have the patience to finish something that awesome.

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  36. DeliaMarch 5, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    I love this Disney and you styled it beautifully!! I will definitely have do something like this soon!

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  37. Maria G.March 6, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    The only word that came out of my mouth was “wow!”. Your wall looks perfectly cute. To think that it is made up of paper amused me. It just looks like paint. Two thumbs up for being such a genius. I am excited to apply this simple project on my bare wall too. Thank you for sharing this work of art. I find it so sweet and I am sure my teens would love this on their walls.

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  38. AllieMarch 9, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Hi Disney! LOVE love love this fun idea. I featured it on my blog this week! Come on over and check it out and grab a button if you like! http://www.missloviecreations.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-favorite-things-thursday-10-home.html Have a fabulous weekend!

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  39. shamika kocharekarMarch 10, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Thank you soo much :) Have posted the guest post.
    Have a look :)

    http://shamikasdoodles.blogspot.in/

    -Shamika :)

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  40. AnonymousMarch 15, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Hi, Can you tell me what sticky tack is and where to buy it? Your wall is super cute and I want one! Thanks, Linda

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  41. CaseyMarch 18, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    This is fun, I love the size! My plain kitchen wall needs this for sure!

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  42. Jessica at Me Sew CrazyMarch 23, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Oh my goodness Disney, there you go again - being AWESOME! I adore this, you never cease to amaze me. Thank you for sharing!

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  43. AnonymousApril 6, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    This is sooo adorable and so simple!! The paper really looks like paint close up??! How awesome!! Thanks so much for the wonderful idea :)

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