Monday, June 4, 2012

DIY: Love Letters

Hello and happy Monday!  I haven't done a DIY project in a long time so I am excited to be sharing this one with you today!  I pinned this awesome LOVE sign from Justine Smith and decided to try it myself:


The image above uses coins for the sparkle factor.  Originally I was going to use sequins to achieve the same look.  I found my letters at a local craft store and gave them a silver painted base coat.


I started arranging the silver sequins on top of the letters, but I was not loving the look.  It was hard to cover the squarish letters with round sequins and I didn't like the look of overlapping sequins.  So instead of sequins, I went to my old standby: glitter.  I brushed on some glue and covered the letters with a light dusting of silver glitter.  Even though the end result is different from my original inspiration, I still love the finished product!


These letters would be a great addition to any wedding decor.  You can spell out whatever you want and you could use them as a ceremony backdrop, photobooth backdrop, or reception decor.  The sky is the limit!

3 comments:

  1. Omg this is such a great DIY project, and great present for my love... Thanks a lot, i appreciate it

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  2. Very clever...and you're so right, the sky is the limit! Great for wedding or any kind of party.

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  3. OOh, this might be fun for a table backdrop for an anniversary party I'm doing next week!

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