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With this fun DIY project you can make your very own wooden arrow decorations, in no time at all! These wooden decorative arrows are fantastic items to liven up a wall.

Posted by Vaessen Creative from Nuth, Limburg, The Netherlands • Published See Vaessen Creative's 37 projects »
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Houten symbool 20cm 2cm dik pijl horizontaal
Vaessen Creative • Craft knife softgrip
Vaessen Creative • 3-in-1 banner punch
Kaisercraft paper 30,5x30,5cm Havana nights balmy
Kaisercraft paper pad 16,5x16,5cm Havana nights
Heidi Swapp magnolia jane washi tape x8
Vaessen Creative • Double sided tape transparent 6mmx5m
  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Decorative Arrows - Step 1
    Step 1

    Cut a 20 x 20 cm sheet of scrapbook paper using the Vaessen Creative paper cutter.

  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Decorative Arrows - Step 2
    Step 2

    Lay the wooden symbol on the paper and trace the contours of the arrow onto the paper. Cut out the arrow shape and tape it to the wood with double-sided tape.

  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Decorative Arrows - Step 3
    Step 3

    Decorate the wooden symbol with Kaisercraft collectables from the paper pad.

  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Decorative Arrows - Step 4
    Step 4

    Cut two strips measuring 3.2 cm in width for the arrow’s tail.

  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Decorative Arrows - Step 5
    Step 5

    Punch holes in the strips using the Vaessen Creative banner punch. Move the paper carefully through the punch and punch the same shape once more. Fold the tails in half lengthwise and glue them together with the small wooden stick in between.

  • How to cut a piece of papercutting. Decorative Arrows - Step 6
    Step 6

    Cut triangles measuring approximately 6 cm. Fold the triangles and tape them together with double-sided tape. This is the arrowhead of the decorative arrow. Give the set a prominent place in your home and affix another arrow to your wall using washi tape, if you like.

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