"T" is for TV Coverup

Build: TV cover up

Yes the wall mounted TV is hiding behind that birthday sign:

Complete with the Barbie silhouette, Barbie font lettering and Barbie pouches as favors:

Here's how I built the TV cover up:

1. Measure length and width of TV, add 1/4" to each measurement (this allows for 1/8" space around the TV).

Cut 1x2 pine boards to fit or use scrap 3/4" plywood:

Be sure to accommodate for any wires by notching out wood:

Here you can see the 3/4" thickness rests on the TV top ledge:

2. Secure frame with pocket holes or 2" finish nails through the sides:

3. Cut lightweight fabric to fit leaving excess 2" around edges (I used drapery lining but an old bed sheet would work):

4. Tape fabric to floor and prime:

5. Stretch fabric over frame and staple around edges, be sure to start in the middle of each edge working opposite and pulling snug as you go:

6. Print out lettering to fit, I used Barbie font at 450 point:

7. Place print out behind fabric and trace outline with pencil:

8. Paint inside the traced letters:

9. Paint center pink circle for Barbie silhouette background.

Print out silhouette (I used a screenshot from the cupcake toppers purchased here), transfer silhouette free hand with pencil onto pink circle:

10. Paint silhouette black and add dots around edge:

Hang completed sign on the TV:

The Barbie silhouette pouches were filled with candy as party favors.

You can see the full tutorial on how to make the pouches here.

A great way to temporarily hide the TV and provide a fun decoration for your party.

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