Dorm decorating may souund like a pain to some Penn State students, but for freshmen Jordan Tates and Leighanne Alger, decorating thier East Hall dorm room inspired a summer's worth of planning and fun. Check out thier dorm room! (pictured below) And learn how to make your own fabulous wall decor with our Do-It-Yourself Dorm Decor.
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DIY Dorm Decor
Tired of staring at walls plastered with posters of movies, bands and alcohol? It may be time to upgrade your decor. When decorating your apartment or dorm room, you have two things to consider:limited space and a limited budget. Here's just one way to revamp your room for less.
By: Alicia Dinkel
Shopping List:
Where to Shop: Michael's Arts & Crafts, 44 Colonnade Way, located off of Atherton Street
Approximate Cost: $7-15
Step 1: Create three vertical panels by attaching each piece of wrapping paper in sections on the poster board with double-stick tape.
Step 2: Pick your favorite photo. Choosing one that was take vertically with two or three people in it will work best for this project. Print three 8x10 copies: one in color, one in black and white, and one in sepia tone.
Step 3: Place the tape in each corner of your photos. Place the color photo in the center panel, and the sepia tone and black and white copoes on either side.
Step 4: For extra flare, personalize with hand-written notes or mementos from when the picture was taken.
