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DIY Elvis Sequin Art {with a Template}

by Lindsay Ballard on January 31, 2014 18 Comments

DIY Elvis sequin art tutorial with template via MakelyHome.com

When I unveiled the dresser that my husband, Tom, built for our daughter, Emma, I got a ton of emails and comments about the Elvis artwork I had placed on top of it.  I actually made that piece of artwork several years ago after having a vision while watching an Elvis impersonator at a local festival.  True story.

Since the Elvis artwork has made a comeback, I have had some requests for a template.  I’m happy to oblige!  You can find the original tutorial here, but I’m going go go over it briefly below, too.

Download the template by clicking here.  Print it at home or send it somewhere like Fed Ex Office to be printed – it’s 20 pages.  I’m sure there is a better way to do this, but this was the way I did it originally.

Cut the white margins off of each page and tape the pages together.

DIY Elvis sequin art tutorial with template via MakelyHome.com

Next, cut out around the shape of Elvis and trace the outline onto your piece of wood (mine is a reclaimed piece of house siding that’s about 3ft x 3ft).  I used chalk to trace mine.  I also freehanded the interior details.

DIY Elvis sequin art tutorial with template via MakelyHome.com

Then, paint the elements with acrylic craft paint, and wipe off the chalk with a wet cloth when the paint is dry.

DIY Elvis sequin art tutorial with template via MakelyHome.com

Once it was painted, I nailed red paillette sequins to his lei.  They sparkle in the light and make this piece really stand out.

So, there you go!  I hope this template helps you get started with your own Elvis artwork.  Have questions? Be sure to let me know in the comments!

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Gwen says

    January 31, 2014 at 9:04 am

    My twelve year old would love this! I’m originally from Tupelo, so have an Elvis connection! Thanks for the tutorial and template!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      February 4, 2014 at 10:12 am

      You’re so welcome! My family is from Memphis, so we have that little connection, too. Fun!

      Reply
  2. Diana says

    January 31, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Oh I have to share this with my mom, she loves Elvis!! This is awesome!!

    PS, don’t know that I mentioned before…I’m the new blog assistant at East Coast Creative!! 🙂 HI!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      February 4, 2014 at 10:13 am

      Hey Diana! XOXO

      Reply
  3. Elise says

    January 31, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Thanks for this! I am in love with this art and definitely want to make one. I hope EPE doesn’t come after you; they are well-known for their cease-and-desist letters. Since you’re not profiting from the depiction though you should be ok. Your dogs are too cute and they look happy to be modeling in the photo!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      February 4, 2014 at 10:14 am

      Oh, man! I hope they don’t either – I never thought of that. Fingers crossed that I never hear from them since I’m not selling anything.

      My white dog was so proud of himself for getting to be in that photo. I still laugh at him every time I look at that picture.

      Reply
  4. Helen says

    January 31, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    You are generally awesome, for so many reasons. I am not an elvis fan but this geniss idea could be adapted to a lot of different images. I’m thinking about an abstract-flower type thing. And any excuse to glue on some sparkly things.

    –From a reader in Alaska who has never commented before! Does that make me a ‘lurker’? That is such an icky-sounding label; I prefer “shy reader” 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      February 4, 2014 at 10:14 am

      YAY!!!! It’s so awesome to hear from you Helen. 😀 Definitely make it your own, girl! XOXO

      Reply
  5. Shawnie says

    February 3, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    This is rad! I’m going to make one for a girlfriend who is Elvis-mad. Any chance you could show a closeup of the lei? I would like to see how they lay -har har- and I love shiny sparklies. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Ballard says

      February 4, 2014 at 10:16 am

      LOL! Yes, there is a closeup here in the original post – it’s the 3rd photo from the bottom. Let me know if that helps! http://makelyhome.com/elvis-pressley-custom-artwork/

      Reply
  6. Annette says

    May 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Thank you for this wonderful craft. I have linked this on my latest blog. Thank you, thank you very much.http://annettehoffman.wordpress.com/2014/05/05/peanut-butter-and-elvis/

    Reply
  7. Chrissy @ Adventures in DIY says

    June 2, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    Thank you for including this template!! I’ve been admiring this Elvis artwork from afar and I’m now thinking this would make a great birthday gift for someone! Love it!

    Reply
  8. Val from ZenShmen says

    November 6, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Hey there,
    Not only do I adore this Elvis art and the dresser too, my most favorite is your little dog. I’ve always wanted a dog like him since I saw that scruffy little guy in ‘Annie’, yet somehow ended up with 2 giant rescues – a yellow lab and a swiss bernese. Please oh please, will you tell me what kind of dog he is? Thank you!!
    P.S. From one dog-lover to another: http://zenshmen.blogspot.ca/2012/03/sniffing-breeze.html

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    • Lindsay Ballard says

      November 11, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      Thanks, Val! We don’t really know what he is since I found him wandering down the street one day. Some sort of terrier has always been the vet’s best guess! He’s just a good old fashioned mutt, and the sweetest boy there is. 🙂

      Reply
      • Val from ZenShmen says

        November 11, 2014 at 5:17 pm

        Oh gosh! Wandering down the street?! Of course he was wandering down the street. Yikes – now I love him even more! Thanks for getting back to me about my zany question, and thanks for coming by my site! Talk soon, Val

        Reply

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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