Hi All! Hope your Monday is going well.
We all know the zinc letters at Anthropologie, right?
Well they’re totally cute but at $18 a pop, that just won’t do.
I decided to DIY them by using paper mache letters I got at Joann Fabrics.
I sprayed it pretty heavy so I could get that blotchy uneven look.
And here they are hung up in the kitchen! I used doubled sided tape to attach them to the wall.
Ok next up! I had Ryan do these, because we wanted to mix two colors together and he’s the best man for that job.
We used these two colors, first he sprayed the top coat in the lighter gold and then lightly sprayed some of the darker gold over it.
Here they are on top of our mantel, I’m obsessed.
I love how using two colors made them look a bit more aged and not so perfect.
This project was so easy and fun, I seriously want to keep going but can’t think of anything else cute to write.
I’m definitely going to do this in the babies room. When the time comes..
Great idea. I was a sucker and bought the $18 letter at Anthro but now need another one. I’ll definitely check out Joanne.
That’s awesome! I just bought those same letters to cover with fabric and yarn 🙂
I love it!!! you can do a good quote in the living room or by the front door…I mean, I have no idea what your house looks like, but immediately I started thinking of a million places to put these….i could OCD out on this! lol….even just a simple “live, laugh, love” somewhere would be really cute. i love the “XOXO” in the bedroom!!!!
“OCD” would be a perfect maybe in an office
YOU ARE PURE GENIUS! love love this idea. thank you for sharing!!!
What color was the rustoleum metallic on the “EAT”?
I really love these! I’ve been looking for cheap letters everywhere with no luck! Great job 🙂
Hobby lobby is cheaper than diy. …..Unless you are going to use the can Of spray paint for multiple project. They are 50 percent off
Great idea! I am definitely going to have to try this!
such a simple idea
and so inexpensive
love it!
Awesome! I’ve been wondering how well that metallic spray paint works and looking for something to use it on – looks great!
Hi. I just discovered your blog through my twin sister, Andrea. Love your art letters! And your bedroom looks so comfy and cute too!
Andrea just got married and we used the paper mache letters, wrapped in jute, at her wedding. It took me a while to wrap the jute around each letter (A and G), but it was worth it! We sat the letters on her guest book table and added flowers to the left top corner of the A.
Veronica Padilla
California
Brilliance! Need to try this!
So great. Just pinned this.
Love this! Especially the gold XOXO! 🙂
Oh, what fun! I’ve been throwing paint at 3 letters for the last week and haven’t been happy with them yet. I think the paper is a little less smooth on mine, but this looks like a neat idea to try. Thank you!
: )
Julie M.
BRILLIANT! I had two letters in my shopping cart on their site but kept hemming and hawing because of the price. YOU JUST MADE MY DAY! I am totally doing this this week. You rock.
I just bought the same E.A.T and have yet to finish them, I like the metallic silver finish-nicely done, found you on pinterest.
I am a huge fan of the hammered metal spray paint and think that would look extra awesome on these.
I love how simple and pretty that is. Great idea!
Where did you get that gorgeous mantle…love it as much as the letters.
I found your link on Pinterest and made the word YUM to hang over my stove. I did a base coat of black then sponge painted silver metallic on top. LOVE THEM!! Thanks for the great idea!!
What brand double sided tape did you use? Mine keep falling down.
Hi!
Here’s the link for the tape I used. It’s actually mounting tape so it’s way stronger than just plain tape.
Hope this helps!
Hi,
We are manufacturer of paper mache boxes and letters. Paper mache letters at only 2usd per piece minimum of 30letter per alphabet total of 780letters. 24x15x1inch. Let us know at mayette.quias@yahoo.com
Hi there just wondering if you have a site I could see your letters and possibly order from? please email at helen_fehr@yahoo.ca
This is a wonderful idea! Also, I’m curious, where did you get your bedside table lamps? Yours are exactly what I’m looking for!
Thank you! The lamps are from Pottery Barn.
What paint color are your bedroom walls?
I already have a huge letter from Joann that has been sitting around in my closet. This is a fantastic idea. Thanks.
I wonder if metallic silver spray paint could be used to paint a sleigh bed ? I haven’t had
Good luck with metallic paints covering . Thanks
LOVE this project…it’s my craft of the week on Home Made Modern! Thx for the inspiration!
http://homemademodern.blogspot.com/2012/10/craft-of-week-faux-galvanized-letters.html
Someone is very, very, very clever 🙂
Thanks for the great ideas!
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Great post! Take care, Val
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what size did you use? The 8″ or 12″?
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Where do you get the letters?
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I love how simple and pretty that is. Great DIY project idea!