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DIY Prism Sculptures + $100 Giveaway

04/03/2015 116 Comments

 

DIY Prism SculpturesFrom time to time I get the itch to update decor through my house, especially as decor trends change.  A habit of changing decor frequently can be costly, but it really doesn’t have to be. There are so many ways to incorporate new design trends into your current decor, sometimes it just takes a little creativity and a little time spent making something awesome.  For example, I recently made these DIY Prism Sculptures to bring in one of my favorite decor trends without breaking the bank.

For me, finding inspiration when I create isn’t hard.  It’s all around me each and every day – retail stores, design magazines, as well as other blogs. One of my favorite places for inspiration is of course Pinterest.  Since the invention of Pinterest, it’s been easier to keep on top of current trends and amazing ideas from other creative minds.  One decor trend I love at the moment is anything Geometric.  There is something so beautiful about it, the clean simple lines and the possibilities are endless for what you can create using these Geometric lines and patterns.

Here are some of the ideas that inspired my DIY Prism Sculptures, and be sure to read through to the end for a fun giveaway!

Geometric InspirationSources for the inspiration above are listed in order from left to right, top to bottom.
Source 1  |  Source 2  |  Source 3
Source 4  |  Source 5  |  Source 6
Source 7  |  Source 8  |  Source 9

Now let’s make some awesome DIY Prism Sculptures, they are pretty easy to make and assemble.  

Supplies:

Cricut Explore Air Cutting Machine
Standard or StongGrip cutting mat
Deep cut blade
Art Board or Chipboard, if using Art Board I used a 50 pt thickness and it can be found in the painting and sketching supplies section – it comes in 16 x 20″
Spray paint, your choice of color
Elmers Craft Bond glue or glue gun
Clear adhesive tape or masking tape
Toothpick, optional

Begin by creating your geometric shapes in Design Space, I created a cube prism and triangular prism.  I used images that were already in Design Space, but you could totally upload your own.  For the cube prism you will need to cut 6 pieces, and for the triangular prism you will need to cut 3 (I cut 4 so I had one extra just incase I needed it).

DIY Cube PrismDIY Triangular PrismWhen you are finished designing your shapes in Design Space hit GO, then select the Custom setting.  I selected to Create Custom Setting and used a cut pressure of 331, with 5x cut.  You will need to run this project through twice to make a total of 10x cut since this board is firmer than chipboard, if you’re using chipboard you should just have to select the Chipboard Heavy, 0.7mm setting and cut 4x.

DIY Prism SculpturesDIY Prism Sculptures

DIY Prism SculpturesLay your pieces together on a flat surface.  I used a clear adhesive tape (masking tape or washi tape will work well too) and just taped the pieces together from the inside so that they were able to bend into the prism shape.  This helps hold it for gluing, you will remove the tape when it’s dry.

DIY Prism Sculptures

On the outside of each prism glue with either hot glue or a quick dry strong glue like the one pictured along each “joint” edge.  If using hot glue be sure to wipe away excess with a toothpick (or a finger if you have no feeling left from previous hot glue incidents like mine) to avoid a bumpy texture.  Once this is dry remove the tape from the inside, then repeat on the gluing on the inside “joint” edges.  Let dry for a few minutes.

DIY Prism SculpturesDIY Prism SculpturesOnce everything is dry and ready to go you can paint your DIY Prism Sculptures.  I love using spray paint, I painted mine gold since I already had it on hand and it went with the decor, but how amazing would these be in hot pink or a bold jewel tone color like emerald green or royal blue?

I love how these turned out.  It cost me about $2.75 to make both prisms.  These would be so cute styled on a bookshelf don’t you think?

DIY Prism Sculptures

DIY Prism SculpturesDIY Prism SculpturesDIY Prism SculpturesTo see even more about how you can Create On The Go With Cricut Explore Air go HERE.

Create on the go with Cricut Explore Air - thecraftedsparrow.comCreate On The Go With Cricut Explore Air

If you’re curious about what exactly the Cricut Explore Air can cut go HERE.

Cricut Explore Air:  What Can it Cut?
Cricut Explore Air:  What Can It Cut?

Create on the go with Cricut Explore Air
So are you inspired to create with the new Cricut Explore Air?  Here is a little something to help get you started, a $100 Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores gift card.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Must be a US resident. Entry ends on 04/15/2015 at 12:00am EST. Winner will be chosen at random. Winner will have 48 hours to respond otherwise a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure  |  This post is sponsored by Cricut.  All ideas and opinions are 100% my own!

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Comments

  1. Lisa Brown says

    04/03/2015 at 2:45 AM

    I would make invitations for an upcoming outdoor summer party.

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/03/2015 at 7:18 AM

      I love parties, am I invited?! 😉 Good luck.

      Reply
  2. Lisa Brown says

    04/03/2015 at 2:46 AM

    error in RC: follow instagram as https://instagram.com/lisalubrown/

    Reply
  3. Heather B says

    04/03/2015 at 5:10 AM

    I am organizing my kids playroom so I would make labels for their toy bins.

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/03/2015 at 7:17 AM

      That’s a great idea, I need to get on some of those asap for boys rooms! Good luck!

      Reply
  4. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    04/03/2015 at 6:26 AM

    I’d love to cut some fabric and make some fun pillows!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/03/2015 at 7:17 AM

      You’d love it for cutting fabric, and I love custom pillows! Great idea! Good luck!

      Reply
  5. Holly says

    04/03/2015 at 7:40 AM

    These turned out amazing!!!! Such a great idea Rebecca!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/03/2015 at 9:59 AM

      Thanks friend! xoxoxo

      Reply
  6. lesley says

    04/03/2015 at 8:11 AM

    i want to try making my own personalized journal stickers

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/03/2015 at 9:58 AM

      Oh that’s a great idea, the Cricut sticker paper would be perfect for that! So fun, good luck!

      Reply
  7. Diane @ Vintage Zest says

    04/03/2015 at 8:11 AM

    Well, these are amazing and your instructions are awesome, so I’d make these first! Then, I’d play around with invitations. 🙂

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/03/2015 at 9:57 AM

      Oh thank you, you’re so sweet! Good luck!

      Reply
  8. Brooke Phelps says

    04/03/2015 at 8:49 AM

    Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about cards. I recently had to buy a couple of birthday cards, and found so many cute ones at the store. But they’re expensive! Some of them go up to $9 even. As I put them in my cart I just keep thinking “I could make this”. I would love to make custom cards for people. I think it would be really special… and the possibilities are endless!

    Cute decor, by the way! I would have to make me some as well. I especially love the triangular prism. ♥

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/03/2015 at 9:57 AM

      Cards are a great idea! I use to hand make cards all the time years ago, I stopped because it would take forever…obviously that was before the Cricut Explore Air came along. Now they are so easy to put together, especially if you need something last minute! Good luck.

      Reply
  9. Tina says

    04/03/2015 at 9:08 AM

    I would make wedding decor and invitations since I just got engaged! 🙂

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/03/2015 at 9:56 AM

      Congratulations! That would be so fun, I wish I had a Cricut Explore Air when I got married…my wedding would have been so much prettier! Good luck!

      Reply
  10. Kelly D says

    04/03/2015 at 10:13 AM

    I would make a table centerpiece for family birthdays.

    Reply
  11. Amy w says

    04/03/2015 at 1:57 PM

    These are so cool. Even your styling is super cool. Love it all!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/04/2015 at 10:05 PM

      Thank you Amy, hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend!

      Reply
  12. Elle says

    04/03/2015 at 3:44 PM

    I would make cards for thank you notes for my child’s upcoming birthday party.

    Reply
  13. Michele Chabot says

    04/03/2015 at 4:19 PM

    I would use it for scrapbooking projects!

    Reply
  14. steve weber says

    04/03/2015 at 9:58 PM

    My GF is the big crafter so I would gift this to her and she could go nuts getting supplies.

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/04/2015 at 10:04 PM

      That’s so sweet, you’re a keeper for sure! Good luck!

      Reply
  15. Jeffrey Sheats says

    04/04/2015 at 10:16 AM

    I would make a bouquet of bright gerbera daises for the mantel.

    Reply
  16. Christa says

    04/04/2015 at 1:02 PM

    So fun! I love geometrics in home decor, can’t go wrong with gold

    Reply
  17. Nicole Dziedzic says

    04/04/2015 at 3:18 PM

    The first thing I would make it some decorative pillows for my couch.

    Reply
  18. Natalie says

    04/04/2015 at 6:13 PM

    I would make a personalized wedding gift for my cousin.

    Reply
  19. john h says

    04/04/2015 at 9:29 PM

    I would make stencils , so I could paint some pillows with them

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/04/2015 at 10:02 PM

      I love custom pillows, that’s a great way to use it! Good luck!

      Reply
  20. Lisa says

    04/05/2015 at 8:59 AM

    I would make cards for all occations

    Reply
  21. debbie says

    04/05/2015 at 3:04 PM

    I am making large paper flowers for a spring tea, along with smaller paper flowers and other table decorations. So Fun.

    Reply
  22. Amanda k says

    04/05/2015 at 4:16 PM

    Bthese prisms!

    Reply
  23. craftyone says

    04/05/2015 at 5:35 PM

    there are endless possibilities and i am not sure where i’d start. i think i personalize cards and make banners.

    Reply
  24. Leann Lindeman says

    04/05/2015 at 6:10 PM

    I would make something for a scrapbook page.

    Reply
  25. Solducky says

    04/06/2015 at 7:56 AM

    I would make a mobile! I think it would be perfect for that.

    Reply
  26. GB says

    04/06/2015 at 8:21 AM

    I would definitely make cards. I love personalized, handmade cards.

    Reply
  27. Kayla says

    04/06/2015 at 8:53 AM

    My sister’s baby shower is coming up. I’m thinking invites and decorations.

    Reply
  28. Shawna Dandois says

    04/06/2015 at 8:54 AM

    I think I would make some new wall decorations for my daughter’s bedroom.

    Reply
  29. Linda Harris says

    04/06/2015 at 8:55 AM

    Paper dolls!!! I keep seeing all sorts of super cute dolls, LOL

    Reply
  30. Lindsay says

    04/06/2015 at 8:55 AM

    great diy!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/06/2015 at 7:57 PM

      Thanks Lindsay! Have a super week!

      Reply
  31. Megan M. says

    04/06/2015 at 8:56 AM

    I’d make decorations for my new apartment!

    Reply
  32. Molly Campbell says

    04/06/2015 at 8:59 AM

    First project would be one of these prisms, I think they’re awesome!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/06/2015 at 7:56 PM

      Thanks Molly! xoxoxo

      Reply
  33. Michelle says

    04/06/2015 at 9:10 AM

    I’d like to make some vinyl cutouts for a wall in my nursery and vinyl name tags for their doors.

    Reply
  34. Mandy Campbell says

    04/06/2015 at 9:26 AM

    The options are endless. I would probably make custom signs and fun party garlands.

    Reply
  35. Tristy says

    04/06/2015 at 9:36 AM

    I would finally complete my first childs baby book and start on my second! LOL (wishful thinking)

    Reply
  36. Chelsea M says

    04/06/2015 at 9:42 AM

    I would make wall decals for my kids rooms! Really the question is what wouldn’t I make. Lol!

    Reply
  37. Darcie says

    04/06/2015 at 9:53 AM

    I’m really interested in doing vinyl labels and tee shirt applique, but this project looks great! My kids are into geometric shapes and would love this.

    Reply
  38. Rebecca Cooper says

    04/06/2015 at 10:19 AM

    I’m not very adventurous – I’d maybe start with a stenciled tote bag. 🙂

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/06/2015 at 7:55 PM

      That sounds perfect friend! I hope you win! xoxoxo

      Reply
  39. Debra says

    04/06/2015 at 10:28 AM

    I would make some glitter iron on t-shirts for spring for grandchildren.

    Reply
  40. Kiri says

    04/06/2015 at 10:40 AM

    I would love to make wall art for the triangular wall by my stairs.

    Reply
  41. Terri C says

    04/06/2015 at 10:46 AM

    I would make things to decorate for my grandson soon to be born and my new granddaughter . Then I would have to do the other two granddaughter’s bedrooms. Of the fun! We could do all sorts of other things too. birthday invites, birth announcement’s. school projects. So much fun!

    Reply
  42. Amanda Quinn says

    04/06/2015 at 10:47 AM

    I would make a vinyl wall hanging for my living room

    Reply
  43. Amy C. says

    04/06/2015 at 10:51 AM

    I would love to make a banner for my son’s birthday.

    Reply
  44. Erin says

    04/06/2015 at 10:55 AM

    I think I’d make some 3D flowers or perhaps some applique cut-outs.

    Reply
  45. Megan says

    04/06/2015 at 11:03 AM

    I would make the prisms, as a math teacher this would be great for visual and tactile learners.

    Reply
  46. liz says

    04/06/2015 at 11:21 AM

    I would make some custom pillows too.

    Reply
  47. Brandi says

    04/06/2015 at 11:44 AM

    Wish I could have a cricut! Been wanting one for years but I’m not an apple person. I just learned that and was so bummed. But I love the prisms! They would look great painted with the mirror look spray paint!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/06/2015 at 7:52 PM

      Hey Brandi, I hear ya…Apple products can be overwhelming. Who knows maybe they will get the android app for it soon, that would be awesome. You can still use the Cricut Explore Air with your pc or laptop too, either wirelessly or hard wired!

      Reply
  48. Bonnie Adams says

    04/06/2015 at 11:58 AM

    I’d make cake decor!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/06/2015 at 7:50 PM

      Bonnie, that would be perfect friend! Good luck I hope you win!

      Reply
  49. Sheri says

    04/06/2015 at 12:16 PM

    I’ve never used a Cricut so I’d need to do something easy. Probably some simple shapes in paper for art or felt to make a quiet book.

    Reply
  50. Julie M says

    04/06/2015 at 12:19 PM

    I would love to make some fun pillows for my little guy’s room and invitations for his birthday coming up!

    Reply
  51. Carla Hundley says

    04/06/2015 at 12:23 PM

    I would use it to
    make a banner to
    hang in my craft
    shed!
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  52. Evie B. says

    04/06/2015 at 12:59 PM

    I would get creative and make some great things to enhance my scrapbooking.

    Reply
  53. Kathleen says

    04/06/2015 at 1:04 PM

    We just moved back into our house after 3 years. I want to make something awesome for this wall space we have above our cabinets.

    Reply
  54. peggy says

    04/06/2015 at 1:43 PM

    I think the triangle prism looks great. Of course I might glue my fingers together putting it together.

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/06/2015 at 7:49 PM

      Peggy, Ha Ha! If my fingers weren’t so use to being burned I would too! 😉

      Reply
  55. Jennifer says

    04/06/2015 at 1:51 PM

    Wall art for the playroom I’m working on !

    Reply
  56. Crystal Robinson says

    04/06/2015 at 2:21 PM

    I would be so overwhelmed with excitement of having it that I wouldn’t know what to try first… bu I am guessing it would this project!

    Reply
  57. Michele says

    04/06/2015 at 2:48 PM

    I’d make wedding decor and invitations!

    Reply
  58. Linda F. says

    04/06/2015 at 4:52 PM

    I would definitely use this for scrap books.

    Reply
  59. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

    04/06/2015 at 5:50 PM

    I want to make some art for my laundry room–designing on the go would be awesome!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/06/2015 at 7:48 PM

      Good luck friend! xoxoxo

      Reply
  60. Dawn Keenan says

    04/06/2015 at 6:14 PM

    I would use this to help make some of my students water project boards POP.

    Reply
  61. Debbie Rajczi says

    04/06/2015 at 6:50 PM

    Love all the designs!!!

    Reply
  62. Maria says

    04/06/2015 at 8:27 PM

    I would make a scrapbook layout!

    Reply
  63. Debi Vintinner says

    04/06/2015 at 10:17 PM

    I would so love to take a step past scissors!! I am disabled and can’t seem to ever fit these awesome products in my budget!! I could do do many thongs!! Those of you have have these products are so blessed!! I would be over joyed with someone’s discard, I’d they needed an up grade!!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/07/2015 at 8:32 AM

      Good luck Debi, hope you win! 🙂

      Reply
  64. kristina says

    04/06/2015 at 10:34 PM

    My first project would be a remembrance project about my husband. We both served in the Navy so it would naturally have a nautical theme with aircraft. (F-14’s)

    Reply
  65. Stefanie Haluk says

    04/06/2015 at 10:38 PM

    i think i would make some wall decals for me daughters bedroom.

    Reply
  66. Donna O'Neil says

    04/07/2015 at 8:37 AM

    I would make some wall art for the kid’s rooms.

    Reply
  67. Donna O'Neil says

    04/07/2015 at 8:38 AM

    I would make some paper flowers.

    Reply
  68. Misty Swearingen says

    04/07/2015 at 9:15 AM

    Oh! I’d love to start in my Mother’s Day buffet table decorations! Would be so awesome!

    Reply
  69. Amanda says

    04/07/2015 at 9:22 AM

    Well your prisms really caught my eye, so probably those!

    Reply
  70. Laura Reynolds says

    04/07/2015 at 11:18 AM

    I would SO make these prisms!! They would look perfect in my newly painted foyer. I just found your site, and now I’m HOOKED. Thank you!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/07/2015 at 12:56 PM

      Thanks so much Laura! I’m so glad you’re here, I hope you stop by often! Have a super week! 🙂

      Reply
  71. Hilary A. says

    04/08/2015 at 12:16 PM

    I’m moving, so I’d make some home decor for my new place!

    Reply
  72. Anna Pry says

    04/08/2015 at 4:05 PM

    i have no idea, i’d have to check out pinterest and blogs for more project ideas!

    Reply
  73. Ashleigh Hall says

    04/08/2015 at 6:06 PM

    The first thing I would cut would be words for a 3d subway art!

    Reply
  74. Allison Sauceda says

    04/09/2015 at 8:16 PM

    I would start on scrapbooking my wedding album!!

    Reply
  75. [email protected] says

    04/09/2015 at 8:19 PM

    I would make this project! So cute and i need some new decor items in my new house!

    Reply
  76. Anita says

    04/09/2015 at 9:53 PM

    I’d probably cut out hexi templates to start with.

    Reply
  77. ET Pruitt says

    04/09/2015 at 9:59 PM

    I would make stencils and signs.

    Reply
  78. Maheen Zahid says

    04/09/2015 at 11:44 PM

    These are gorgeous! I am SO saving up for a cricut… They’re unavailable here in Pakistan so gonna have to wait till I visit the US this year or until my cousins visit me!

    Reply
  79. Tiffany S. says

    04/10/2015 at 1:04 AM

    I would use it to cut fabric!! That would be perfection!!!!!!

    Reply
  80. Kelly says

    04/10/2015 at 2:38 AM

    We will be moving in a few weeks and I would buy new décor items.

    Reply
  81. Wesleigh Chriss says

    04/10/2015 at 4:27 AM

    I haven’t used one before, but I’m dying to get my hands on one! So many crafts so little time!

    Reply
  82. Jodi Corcoran says

    04/10/2015 at 6:24 AM

    I have been dying to buy a Cricut!! I would make some banners for a baby shower i’m throwing and parties I have coming up this summer!! Definitely would try some of your projects as well! Love this planter idea!!:)

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/10/2015 at 12:30 PM

      Thanks Jodi, good luck! 🙂

      Reply
  83. Lynne Olsen says

    04/10/2015 at 7:16 AM

    I make all of my signs by hand so I would use it to create stencils to make my life soooo much easier!

    Reply
  84. Michelle J. says

    04/10/2015 at 7:47 AM

    I’d make personalized shirts/ onesies!

    Reply
  85. Elizabeth P. says

    04/10/2015 at 8:56 AM

    I would totally make these prisms. so cool!

    Reply
  86. Betty B. says

    04/10/2015 at 8:02 PM

    I would probably make invitations and decor for hubby’s coming up birthday!

    Reply
  87. Andrea says

    04/10/2015 at 9:48 PM

    Omg! How awesome this is!

    Reply
  88. Shelley says

    04/11/2015 at 9:08 AM

    I would use it to make signs… it’d be so much easier than hand painting!!

    Reply
  89. kym says

    04/12/2015 at 4:20 AM

    Not sure I make alot of things it would be hard to decide which one to do first. But love to try.

    Reply
  90. syeda says

    04/12/2015 at 7:17 PM

    I have a lot of projects on my wish list that I would love to try but honestly after see your project. I think I would first love to try out the prism sculptures. It’s really chic.
    thank you for inspiring creativity.

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/13/2015 at 9:17 AM

      Thank you so much Syeda. Have a great week!

      Reply
  91. Toni says

    04/13/2015 at 8:00 AM

    So glad I found your blog – you’re so creative! I Know I will be spending hours looking over your projects!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      04/13/2015 at 9:13 AM

      Thank you Toni! So glad to have you here, stop by often and say hello! Have a great week.

      Reply

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