Love the look of hand painted globes, but don’t want to pay the hefty price tag to get one? Here’s a simple DIY painted globe that anyone can make!
I’ve long admired all those pretty hand painted globes I’ve seen on etsy and anthropologie. But like so many other things, I thought making one myself would be more fun than just buying one. And a whole lot cheaper too!
I used a globe that I found at Michaels (bought with a gift card and a coupon), but you could use any globe such as one from a thrift store or flea market.
And if the base isn’t pretty you could even paint that!
Easy Painted Globe DIY
Supplies
- Decorative globe
- Adhesive vinyl letters
- Black chalk-style paint or matte craft paint
- Foam brush
- Washi tape or painter’s tape
Instructions
1. Choose a short quote to use on your globe. I chose a shortened version of Ghandi’s quote “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
2. Mark out the letters you’d like to use to be sure you have enough. Either buy more letters or change your quote if necessary.
3. Apply one or two pieces of washi tape or painter’s tape to your globe at an angle that you like. This will act as a guide to place your vinyl letters.
4. Start applying the adhesive vinyl letters to the globe, using tape as a guideline for placement. Depending on how long your quote is, it may be helpful to start in the center of a line to make sure everything lines up. Be sure to press down all edges to prevent paint seeping underneath your letters.
5. Remove the tape, leaving the vinyl letters on the globe.
6. Using a small amount of paint (remove excess on a piece of paper towel), start to paint the globe going over the vinyl letters carefully. Paint the rest of the globe too. Let dry.
7. Repeat Step 6 if necessary.
8. While paint is still damp, gently peel off the vinyl letters to reveal the globe beneath.
9. Touch up any paint as necessary.
Do you like hand painted globes? Have you any of your own? Did you DIY them or buy them?
xo,
Shannon
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That’s what you were up to this morning! Very cute!!!
Yes, ma’am!
Love this Shannon!!!
I LOVE THIS!!
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Love this project! Such a fun & adorable concept. Nice work!
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Thank you, Blake!!!
This is awesome! I have a beautiful one that I bought from a way talented seller on etsy. Although … I can so do this, and might just give it a whirl!
You can make your fancy one a friend!
Love this. You make it look so easy.
It really was easy!
Love yours!!!
Very nice!! I’m thinking “Peace on Earth” is good too. Thanks for the instructions!
Ooh! Great idea! I like it!
I love this project. Fun, easy and quick! I have a hard time with projects that take days……… Great tutorial. Thanks!
I have a hard time with those too! Glad you like it.,
Love the globe. I must find an old one or buy one like yours! I would paint “Enjoy the Journey” on mine! This is a super cute idea. Thanks!
I have always loved globes, but this takes it to the next level! Gorgeous!
I Love it!
adorbs! 🙂
lol. thanks.
I. LOVE globes! Maybe because I been a teacher for 22 years? Each globe is different- colors, age, condition, countries over time, based. And now!!! Voila!!! Painting and decorating old and new globes. I showed some ideas to my husband and tried to convince him my collection of about 26 globes was crucial to my well being. Seeing your tiny one with one of my favorite quotes makes me even more jazzed up! Too bad I’m on project restriction. Shoulder surgery and pain not helpful. But your ideas are blooming in my heart, waiting for recovery! Thank you for the joy!
OH yes! Globes have so much character, don’t they? I hope your shoulder feels better really soon!