I saw this on the all-knowing Pinterest (of course) and also Marilyn's blog, and knew it would be a good project for getting back into a groove. It's easy, I had all of the materials, and it's something I could make for shows when I have to fill a larger tent. Plus I had that cardboard P sitting in the studio for months and never got around to making it pretty.
Here's what I used:
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| Not pictured: the paint. Duh, Paige. |
--a cardboard letter
--scrapbook paper
--scissors
--pencil
--paint and paintbrush
--rubber cement
The first thing I did was trace the letter on the back of the paper. You could also do it on the front, but my pattern was a little busy for that. Next I cut out the tracing, going slightly inside the lines. I did this because when you trace the outside of something, the line you get is a little larger than the actual perimeter. I wanted my paper letter to fit on top of the cardboard, so I cut it a tad smaller.
After the paper was ready, I set it aside so I could paint. (Trust me, you'll want to do this first. Painstakingly edging around the paper would be a drag.) I did the sides and up onto the top, just in case the paper didn't reach all the way to the edge there wouldn't be any cardboard showing through.
I gave the paint a few minutes to dry--it was going onto cardboard so it was quick--and then used rubber cement to stick the paper down. Mod Podge would also work, but I actually still haven't found mine from the move. It's here somewhere...
Rubber cement dries quickly, too, so in a few minutes I was done!
I'm definitely making more of these. It was fun and relatively mindless work, which means I could do it while watching Real Housewives of New Jersey. I mean Jeopardy. No, that's a lie, I watch crap when I work. Yesterday it was a marathon of Teen Mom.
Anyway! Have you made anything new lately? Ever used these cardboard letters?
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Such a cool DIY! I think I'm gonna try it :)
ReplyDeleteI have a pile of those laying around too...lol!
ReplyDeleteLove the patterned paper you chose!
That would be a fun project to do with the kids! Or, with Gus. I don't think Greta would care much about projects right now, other than to chew on them. :) It turned out great!
ReplyDeleteThis came out great! I so wanna try this too ever since I saw the tutorial (thanks for the shout out!). It just looks fun! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Funnily enough I was at a craft store today, and I saw these cardboard letters thinking should I take one home? In the end I got some decorations for Fall instead seeing as they have these letters in stock all year round. But I'll definitely want to try this project :)
ReplyDeleteCute! I feel the reverse: I've been making SO Many things for friends lately that I haven't had time to make anything for the house or for my new line!
ReplyDeleteI can NEVER find these dang cardboard letters anywhere! I've been hunting high & low for them and all I can find are wood ones. Curses! I think I'm going to make my own so I can make a letter for our nursery door.
ReplyDeleteThey have them at Joann and Hobby Lobby :)
DeleteWe used those cardboard letters in our wedding decor, and now they're just sitting here. Until now! ;) Thanks for the great idea lady.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the letter projects out there now! Your letter turned out beautifully. I'm dying to give this a try sometime.
ReplyDeleteI love that project. Those letters are so cool and fun to work with. That would make a perfect gift. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteValerie
Everyday Inspired
oh what a fun project! I think I have the letter 'A' somewhere at home and the plan was to embellish it!!
ReplyDeleteThese are super cute, I have been wanting to do letter for a while, thanks for the tip!
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