{Boo}

I made this "BOO" last year, but completely forgot I had it. So when Lauren and I pulled out our fall decor, I was excited to find it. I think I am going to make one for "FALL" or "JOY" for Christmas. I love when I have a project to do...other than cleaning the bathrooms!



UPDATE: Hmm...should I be giving away my secrets?? These are really easy to make. You can get the letters from craft stores like Michael's or Joann or even Walmart (I don't like the Walmart ones...they are harder to work with for some reason). They come in different sizes and are painted white. Pick your letters and the paper you want to use. For these I used 12x12 paper. Trace the letter backwards onto the back side of the paper (this is important, also if you are using a specific pattern or something with writing on it, make sure your letter is lined up straight when you trace it), leaving a little room around the edges. Cut out. Paint the letters if you don't want them to be white. Cover the wood evenly (not too much it will make paper bubble) with mod-podge. Apply paper to top. It is handy if you can smooth out the paper with a squeegee or the scraper from pampered chef. Then use sand paper and sand off the excess paper around the edges (kinda messy). Then do a final coat of mod-podge on top and sides and you are finished! It is also cute if you glue on buttons or ribbon or other embellishments. The letters come with nail holes in the back so you can hang on the wall. Some letters will stand up on their own on a table or you can hot glue them together (like the picture looks) so they will all stand. This process works on anything wood. This is the same way I make the frames or boxes or notebooks too. I have to warn you the it can become addicting! Well...now my secret is out...have fun and show me what you made!