free step-by-step copper letters PROJECT IDEAS Wood Letters, Copper Metal Craft Sheeting, Acrylic Paint, Sponge Brush, Scissors, Pencil sprinkled in glitter 1. Lay out copper sheeting, lay the metal letter on top, and trace with pencil. Use scissors to carefully trim copper, leaving a half-inch for overlap on all sides. 2. Fold the half-inch over each side to secrue sheeting to letters. 3. Use sponge brush to dab brown acrylic paint to coppered letters to give a weathered appearance. Wood Letters, Wood Plaque, Glitter, Acrylic Paint, Craft Glue, Wood Glue, Sponge Brushes 1. Paint plaque & wood letters. 2. Once dry, sponge brush craft glue over the front of a letter, then sprinkle glitter onto the glue. 3. Continue painting on glue to letter sides and back, then glitter. Do the same process for plaque. 4. After all wood pieces are glittered and dry, apply wood glue to the bottom of each letter and adhere to the front side of the plaque, as shown. Every little girl loves to see her name sprinkled in glitter! The possibilities are endless when it comes to embellishing letters. The easy & fun technique of dry brushing is perfect for that antique style. Simply paint on your base coat and then dry brush the black paint to edges and front side in a light streaking motion. Hang and enjoy! ©2008 Hobby Lobby® - The information in these instructions is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. disclaims any liability for results. Follow manufacturer’s instructions in using paints and other materials, keeping them out of reach of children, since some may be toxic, or otherwise cause injury. Photography by Sanford Mauldin. www.hobbylobby.com www.getinspiredbyhl.com 610675 wordplay {CREATIVE INSPIRATIONS FROM HOBBY LOBBY ®} spell it out No matter how you spell it, letters, words and names go from ordinary to extraordinary when they become home décor. Use them to decorate, label or personalize for a tren foward look that says it all. photo letters Photocopied Vintage Photos, Paper Maché Letters, Decoupage Glue, Distressing Ink, Exacto Knife, Sponge Brush 1. Apply decoupage glue to back of photos and collage onto letters. 2. Using an exacto knife, carefully trim off excess photos. 3. Use inkpad along letter edges to distress. 4. Once the letter is completely covered and inked, apply a thin coat of more glue over the top and sides of each letter to seal. tuscan enter sign You will get stuck on magnets for the easy change-ability brought on by wood letters used with a metal sign base. Simply attach magnetic strips to the back of wood letters and keep everyone guessing as to what you will say next. Summer is in bloom with this dangling and whimsical letter arrangement. Gather your favorite scrapbook papers and coordinating acrylic paints to dress-up little wooden letters for every change of season.