As I always say, personalized is best. And guess what- it continues! For my baby's nursery, we don't want store-bought art/decor. Okay, you are right- I am not crafting the crib or glider. Like I have that much time... or skill. Maybe my handy husband does, but his list is long enough. Anyway, we want the art on the walls to be made by family.
With that said, I found a pic on Pinterest (see my nursery post) for the pic, of the phrase "READ TO ME" out of letters, that appeared to be covered with pages from books. I loved it! So I made it!
With that said, I found a pic on Pinterest (see my nursery post) for the pic, of the phrase "READ TO ME" out of letters, that appeared to be covered with pages from books. I loved it! So I made it!
Supplies (with prices)
- letters, Hobby Lobby ($8 on sale)
- Mod Podge Glossy ($8)
- foam brushes ($1)
- used children's book ($1)
- acrylic paint for bare spots ($1, but I had it already)
- scissors
- plastic for table/drying area
- repositionable mounting strips (haven't picked up yet)
Total Cost: $19
- letters, Hobby Lobby ($8 on sale)
- Mod Podge Glossy ($8)
- foam brushes ($1)
- used children's book ($1)
- acrylic paint for bare spots ($1, but I had it already)
- scissors
- plastic for table/drying area
- repositionable mounting strips (haven't picked up yet)
Total Cost: $19
1) Tear apart the book (wishing I did this with college textbooks)
2) Lay out your letter backwards, on the back side of the page, and then flip to make sure you like the placement. (I traced it, just to be extra safe)
3) Add a light layer of Mod Podge to the front of the letter and place back in your selected spot on the back side of page
2) Lay out your letter backwards, on the back side of the page, and then flip to make sure you like the placement. (I traced it, just to be extra safe)
3) Add a light layer of Mod Podge to the front of the letter and place back in your selected spot on the back side of page
4) Cut slits at all points of the letter to allow you to wrap, or just frequently on curves.
5) With the back side of the letter face-up, add Mod Podge to the exposed paper (this softens the paper and makes it more moldable)
6) Add Mod Podge to the sides and back of the letter, and flip the paper around, and add more Mod Podge
7) Once each letter is complete, add another light coat just to be safe!
5) With the back side of the letter face-up, add Mod Podge to the exposed paper (this softens the paper and makes it more moldable)
6) Add Mod Podge to the sides and back of the letter, and flip the paper around, and add more Mod Podge
7) Once each letter is complete, add another light coat just to be safe!
8. After all are dry, use some acrylic paint to fill in the voids on the sides of the letters
9. Add a light layer of Mod Podge to the front of the letters, and you are done!
Tips & Tricks:- Use plastic when letting them dry. I used some newspaper, which stuck to my letters, and pulled off some of the front.
9. Add a light layer of Mod Podge to the front of the letters, and you are done!
Tips & Tricks:- Use plastic when letting them dry. I used some newspaper, which stuck to my letters, and pulled off some of the front.