Monday, August 22, 2011

How to Make Your Own Nursery Wall Letters

I just made some very adorable nursery wall letters for Miss Jenna's room. I was shopping around Etsy for some and it was going to cost me anywhere from $60 - $100 to do her name. So I thought I'd try doing it on my own.

I'm not going to give a detailed tutorial, but I'll give you the quick & dirty how-to.

You'll Need:

  • Wooden Letters - (Sold at Hobby Lobby for around $1.50, or I bought mine online, because I wanted a cute font. Mine cost $2 per letter)
  • Paint
  • Scrapbook Paper
  • Modge Podge
  • Ribbon/other embellishments

All you do is paint the edges and backs of the letters in a color of your choice (so the plain wood isn't exposed when they are hanging).

Then you trace & cut out the scrapbook paper to go overtop. Once cut out you use Modge Podge to glue on the paper to the letters.

Then you apply a coat of Modge Podge to the front and edges to seal the paper on there. I actually did 2 coats just to be safe!

Once dry you can glue ribbon to hang, or other embellishments like buttons and glitter!


9 comments:

Sherri said...

Those are just too cute!

Ashley O. said...

You did such a good job!!! I may have to try it!

Fashion Meets Food said...

This is the cutest! I just might have to make this for my own room! Love your blog and I am your newest follower!

xo

Nicole said...

Very cool way to customize letters!

Mod Podge Amy said...

Aw, how cute! You did do a great job!

Courtney said...

These are so cute!! I'm a new follower!!

Tonia @ TheGunnySack.com said...

I love these! They would make a great baby gift...if you know the nursery colors.

Thanks for linking up at my party. I feel like the new kid at school...worried no one would play with me so thanks for playing!

Venassa said...

Too cute! I just made my first mod podged letter yesterday. I love the way it turned out.

Beth Putnam said...

Do you remember where you purchased the letters from online??

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