Thursday, April 4, 2013

DIY - A little bit of LOVE...


Making the EAT for the dining room was fairly addicting due to its ease, simplicity and prettiness. I wanted to do more letter projects and needed some guidance on what to do and where to hang it.  Off to Pinterest I went to see what I could find.  After a few minutes I came across this. Jamie from Kreyv posted a picture of it on her blog.  I had found my pinspiration!!!  Now where do I begin…


I knew it cost me $2.00 in just pennies to make EAT and that did not include the letters, paint, glue, etc. So I knew I wanted to do LOVE and nickels were enticing but looked a little pricey.  One thing I look for in life is inexpensive elegance. So over $20 in nickels would just not cut it. I looked into mirrors as well but those were pretty pricey too.  I decided to use the floral accent gems that you get at the dollar store.  I found mine here.  I also stopped at Jo-Ann Fabrics again for the letters and paint.  I had enough glue and protective spray from when I made EAT.  



I did the same steps in making these letters as I did in EAT.  Paint letters, let dry, add another coat, and then let dry.  Putting the gems was kind of a pain in my ass because they kept sliding off when I would lay them down.  I did a no-glue test run first so I knew how many gems to use per letter.  It took just over 1 bag for each letter.  Once those gems had the glue on them, they were not going anywhere.  I extra sprayed those letters knowing that the gems weighed more than the pennies. 



Now where to hang the LOVE… I figured the master bedroom would be the best place.  It was a good decision because I have not hung anything in that room yet.  I have a fear of nail holes in my plaster walls.  If I am putting something up with nails it better be permanent and expensive. Not that our LOVE isn’t life-long, but who knows how long I will be in this letter fascination phase. So back to the Command Strips I go. I was a little unsure how to hang the LOVE, vertical, horizontal.  I really liked how I had the EAT going vertical so I thought it would be a good choice for the LOVE too.  Let me know what you think.


This was another fun project and I have another one stewing.  Thanks to Jamie at Kreyv for the idea.



Andi

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    1. Thanks Kathie. I loved making it!!! Let me know if you need one made for your little man : D

      Andi

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  2. How cute! I want one that reads, "Smooshy." ;) I'll put it over my pup's bed.

    xoxo,

    Jules of Canines & Couture
    www.caninesandcouture.com

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    1. Oh please share when you make it!!! I love to see letter art!!!

      Thanks for reading,
      Andi

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  3. I like putting fun things in the skinny sections of walls that won't hold "normal" sized art. That was a smart idea of yours- and a cute one at that!

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    1. Thanks Natashya!!! It was super fun and easy to make. I really want to make more a lot more!!! I like to lay in bed and just stare at it or walk into the room and glance to my right and know that there is always love.

      Thanks for reading,
      Andi

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