No Place Like Home, Guest Tutorial
Alissa from 33 Shades of Green sent this over in reply to my request for tutorials.
I love this! She linked this up to my party a few weeks ago,
and I fell in love with her house when I saw it as well!
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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).
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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Doesn’t that look great? Not to mention how beautiful that nook looks with the great wainscoting! Thanks Alissa for sending this over!
Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
>Bravo!
>I like using decopouge on mine instead of the glue and varnish. It can be used for both!
>Oh, that's adorable! I may steal your idea for my sewing room! Something like, "create". Who knows, it's months from being a reality but I won't forget this!
>Great tutorial…love the colours you used! Excellent project.