Hi guys,
This is my third attempt writing this post today - Typepad does not make things easy sometimes!! I just had to tell you though - we got our own stash of fantastic Wooden Alphabets in - just perfect for you to alter!! They're perfect for decorating a child's room, your craft room - anything at all. Each one is 17.5cm high and made from MDF and great value too. I've already done my first project!! See above. My lovely friend in the USA just had a new baby - a little girl called Rory (the name is used that way over there :). I kept them simple as I was a little short for time, but I'm really happy with how they turned out. Here's how they look before altering:
Altering them couldn't be easier. Here's what the manufacturer's recommend, and also check out my earlier blog post all about it. With these ones, it's even easier than that though. Simple paint the front with PVA or another craft glue (don't use too much or the papers will bubble). Then press down any patterned papers you fancy, and leave to dry. When dry, cut around the outline using a cutting mat and paper knife or blade. Voila!
Next comes the really fun bit. Raid your craft bag and find whatever blossoms, brads, buckles, buttons, gems or ribbons you can find and get decorating!!
I did mine in just over 2 hours, but I kept them simple - how long it takes is entirely up to you. If you make some, please do send us in a photo - and we'll post it up here!!
They're great as a gift for a baby or child, in a craft room, in your child's room, anything at all. We also got in some great wooden tag books for altering and a super ribbon holder and organiser. Put your stamp on them all and have great fun doing it!
I was thinking they were very pastel girly colours for a Rory, but all is explained. They are really lovely - especially the paper on the 2nd R, and I like the scalloped bit on the O too.
Posted by: Sabrina | May 26, 2008 at 04:37 PM
They turned out just beautiful Ais. It looks like fun to do too!
Posted by: Neasa | May 27, 2008 at 01:04 PM
They turned out beautiful Ais. And they look like fun to do too!
Posted by: Neasa | May 27, 2008 at 01:05 PM
They are beautiful Ais. I love the very simplicity of them. I must get around to deciding which name to do - note to self - should have had less children and gone for shorter names!!
Posted by: Liz , | May 29, 2008 at 08:29 AM
Hi they are lovely and I see you have them for sale on the website. Is it poss to hang them on the wall or do they need to sit on a shelf? Glad both my kids have short names!
Posted by: Lorna | May 30, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Lovely work
Posted by: Jose | June 10, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Love those letters, fab designs
Posted by: Michelle | February 17, 2009 at 06:12 AM