by I’ve been looking forward to sharing this post with you, but it was a Christmas present. So, I just had to wait! But, it has been gifted and it was loved.
Anthropologie sells these zinc letters for $18 a piece. DIY knock-off versions have been blowing up the blogosphere lately and I decided to jump on the bandwagon. I really feel like the DIY version has become more popular than the real thing.
I bought cardboard letters at Hobby Lobby for $2.50 each. And, I think I used a 40% off coupon with one of them…even better.
First, I painted them with a coat of black acrylic paint. When that dried, I went over them with a pearly white to achieve the metal effect. I wasn’t sure if it would work, but it did! A happy surprise, for sure.
$54 for Anthropologie letters…I don’t think so.
$6.50+plus a few dollars for paint…definitely.
I hope you had a lovely Christmas!
Enjoying the Good Life,
Kendra
December 29, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Awesome! I am SO doing this! I got a gift certificate for my favorite craft store for x-mas so I’m off to buy my supplies today!
Tania
December 30, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Yay! I think you will love the way it turns out! I did.
December 31, 2012 at 12:38 AM
wow, i actually have all these supplies! i def need to whip some out!
January 1, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Send me a picture when you’re finished!
January 5, 2013 at 11:50 AM
Love how these letter turned out! Definitely going to have to try this:)
Katie
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