Supplies: letters of your choice (these were a bit pricey just <$5 each), scrapbook paper, Mod Podge, sponge brushes, scrapbook paper, & scissors.
How: Outline letter onto scrapbook paper (I actually flipped the paper over and traced on the backside!), cut letter, apply Mod Podge to letter and a bit on the paper too!
Place cut out paper onto letter and smooth out (you can even use a credit card!)
Voila!
I really like it! The only thing I was kinda chicken to do because I didn't want to ruin it, was I didn't do a layer of Mod Podge over the scrapbook paper or spray a layer of laquer over it. Do you crafty mamas out there think I should? Not sure if the scrapbook paper will fade over time?? I'm very open to suggestions. I just need to find one more backing so I can hang the "DRY" sign above the dryer!
Here's my original inspiration, this person put the letters above her kitchen sink:
And if you've never used Mod Podge like me...here's a great "10 steps" tutorial:
Those are beautiful! If they're thoroughly dry, I would definitely add a layer of mod podge then the clear lacquer over the top to help preserve their beauty!
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ReplyDeleteAhhh!! Those look so awesome!!! We seriously need to live closer to each other... I want to start a craft group!!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out GREAT! I haven't put any type of lacquer over my nursery letters just because I like the "unfinished, matte" look of the paper!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, I've never used modge podge before, always spray adhesive...off to check out the tutorial :)
Looks great Sarah. I'm going to do this with all the kids names and put them up in their rooms! Thanks for the inspiration!!
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