I was inspired to make these decorative letters after seeing so many great ones out in blogland.
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Supplies:
- Wood letters (mine were 99 cents each from Hobby Lobby)
- Scrapbook paper
- Craft glue
- Craft Paint
- Gloss varnish (optional)
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Step 1: Trace letters (face-down) on back of paper.
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Step 2: Paint the edges and sides of letters with craft paint.
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Step 3: While the paint is drying, cut the letters out of the paper.
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Step 4: Glue paper to wood letters. I usually dilute the craft glue with a little water so that it's easier to brush on.
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Step 5: I had some gloss varnish so I decided to brush it on. I don't think this was really necessary, but it does add a nice sheen to the painted wood edges.
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Step 6: Let letters dry and you are finished!
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I decided to put the letters in a nook I have by my back door.
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This was a quick, easy project, and for less than $6.00 added a nice pop of color.
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I'm linking up to:
- Frugalicious Fridiays @ Finding Fabulous
- Remodelaholics Anonymous @ The Remodelaholic
- Finished for Friday @ Lit and Laundry
- SNS @ Funky Junk Interiors
- Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
- Make it for Monday @ Cottage Instincts
- Making the World Cuter Monday @ Making the World Cuter
- Trendy Treehouse
- It's fun to Craft
I love it! Like always!
ReplyDeleteHi Alissa!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out super cute! I just bought some letters to do the same thing. I just need to decide on the scrapbook paper. I think that is the hard part because there are so many cute papers now! LOL
I love it, esp the paper you chose. Just found your blog this morning and cant wait to read more!
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I love it...quite possibly another craft that you might've inspired me to do! :)
ReplyDeletep.s. Where do you get your cute scrapbook paper?
ReplyDeleteI love the scrapbook paper. I wish I could find fabric like that for pillows. My couch would love those! Thanks for sharing a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeletei saw that scrap paper and loved it. the letters are really cute.
ReplyDeleteAlissa, I love these. I've seen the idea before but never with such a great tutorial. I will be including this project in my plans for my two youngest daughter's room. I think its simple enough that they will be able to do it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being so darn crafty!
Dana
I agree with Dana Beege, thanks for being so goll darn crafty! These letters are awesome! Didn't even know you were making them...they look great in the entryway there...and I spy my little red elephant key chain hanging up, trying to figure out why you still have that....haha.
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Love it all the more because it is fast and inexpensive. The final result looks very charming! I will put it on my to do list :)
ReplyDeleteLove the paper you used! It really pops off your wall color!
ReplyDeletePretty paper...looks fab!
ReplyDeleteDitto to what everyone else said...great paper. What I love is that these are different from the letters you see everywhere now. Great job and thanks for visiting my blog~ Lisa~ www.livingmybestlifeii-lisa.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteVery sweet... I am envisioning some for MY house!!!
ReplyDeleteTania
I really love this! Thanks so much for sharing it!
ReplyDeletethis is something i can do! i am not a natural crafter so it is only after i see something in great detail after multiple times do i think it is within my reach. i have been wanting to do something with wood letters and mod podge (can i use mod podge or does it have to be craft glue? otherwise what do you do with mod podge?) thank you for the lovely eye candy and attainable project!
ReplyDeleteSweet. Simple. Lovely. I have some ideas running through my head.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so sophisticated! Good choice in paper - it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove this project! I may need to make a trip to Hobby Lobby this week :)
ReplyDeleteI love that paper!! Great project!
ReplyDeleteAlissa, I came to thank you for visiting us and leaving a sweet comment, but I'm so glad I found you. Allie will love this letter project! We're in the middle of planning a mini redo of her room. Great job!
ReplyDeletexoxo Pattie
That is super cute! I would love for you to join me over at a vision to remember for check me out saturdays
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Looks great and love the tutorial! Great paint color on your walls, too :)
ReplyDeleteWendy
I love these! They look great and also simple to make!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, I love wood typography!
ReplyDeleteYou make it look easy. Stunning result! And kapow pictures too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to SNS!
FJ Donna
I love the paper you used, super cute!
ReplyDeleteNew follower!! Love this blog and all your ideas... wonderful :) Come by and visit me sometime - coming over from FF.
ReplyDeleteRia @ Life as a Wife!: www.riathurston.com
This is wonderful! I love your blog and am a new follower from Friday Follow! Please come by and check out and follow my blog too!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the paper you used. It looks so good in your home!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to my party!
XOXO
Jen
Very cute! Love the paper you picked!
ReplyDeleteI found you through somebody else's blog today, and love this idea! I have been wanting to do this for my baby's nursery, but didn't know exactly how to make it happen. Your tutorial is so helpful! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. The trim work in that room is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love that paper. I love that trim work in that room. I love that wall color. It is all so great together! Thanks for sharing at 'Look at me, I'm SO Crafty!' at Fun to Craft!!
ReplyDeleteVERY CUTE!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea. That paper is just awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is just adorable, I've been wanting to do something like this in my home for awhile. I think I'm headed to the craft store now....bye :)
ReplyDeleteWow!! Those turned out great! We love to see great projects using wooden letters.
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