Wednesday, April 4, 2012

"A" is for Alphabet #2

Make: easy alphabet art



Another version of my knock off alphabet art here, this one was done in red for a new baby boy.


Here's the original done in MS rainwater:


And another one done in sage green to match the baby's bedding:


Here's how I made the art:


1. Cut 3 3/4" plywood pieces at 9.5" x 12.5".
Prime and paint two coats Behr tile red, distress edges and stain Minwax early american:


2. Apply stamp ink to edges of cards for aged look.

3. Arrange cards on boards.  Start with the middle board then use that as your template for the 2 side boards to keep everything lined up:


4. Use carpet tacks, I prefer #3 black but #6 will work (the head is slightly larger).
The carpet tacks are slightly raised from the board:


5. For the extra 27th card in the middle, trace one of the cards onto cardstock, cut out and paint any small artwork you choose:


I've found the K & Company alphabet cards at Michaels in the past, also online at Amazon and just recently here.
One pack of cards contains 2 full alphabet sets, bargain!



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Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane
SAS @ Funky Junk
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime
Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
DIY Project Parade @ The DIY Showoff
Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou
Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter
Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Good Life @ A Beach Cottage
Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework

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