I bet you were wondering if you'd get a week off, seeing as I've been so swamped lately... but no! Because I didn't have a Christmas Countdown bonus project this week, this project is going to do double-duty. Not only can you create it in small crevices of time between your package wrapping and nervous breakdowns, you can also give it as a gift! Yippee!
I created these papier mache letters for our Christmas card photo shoot, and then they will find a home on our mantel, surrounded by greenery. Or at least that is the plan.
These take just 15 minutes or so to create, so those of you who are rolling your eyes at the idea of scrapbooking-based home decor projects, just leave that attitude at the door, please! And stop making faces or your face will get stuck that way.
I got the letters (which are about 9" high) at TCSTSNBN. They were about $2 each. I thought about painting them but decided that covering them in paper with a coat of sparkly glittery Mod Podge would be much more fun -- and time-effective.
All you need to do is trace the letters backward on a sheet of cardstock (all three fit on one sheet). Put down a heavy layer of glittery Mod Podge directly on the surface of the letter, place the cardstock cut-out, and add another heavy layer of glittery Mod Podge on top. Let dry, and voila!
You will notice in the "J" above that there is a little buckle in the paper. That is because I got stingy and did not add enough Mod Podge UNDER the paper. Coat it on there, really really really thick (but don't go crazy!).
I will share our Christmas card shoot as soon as I do it. ;)
Your challenge for next week: create a home decor item with your scrapbooking supplies!
Last week's winner:
Cathy, email me with your snail mail addy!
I painted J-O-Y last year for our cards. Alex was only 9 months old so it didn't work. I planned to try it again year, but apparently 21 months isn't any better for this little scenario. LOL I'm giving it one more attempt this weekend and then back in the box till next year. Can't wait to see your photo. :)
Posted by: Robyn | December 06, 2007 at 03:25 PM
What a great idea! Never thought to have something like that included in a photo, I must try it!
Posted by: cathy | December 06, 2007 at 09:35 PM
Those letters are TFCFW.
The wrinkle in the paper is the best part. Joy FLOWS. The wrinkle represents flow.
:)
Posted by: linda woods | December 06, 2007 at 10:04 PM
omigosh you have no idea what I went through today to complete this project...but here it is...LMAO
http://www.caffinatedcropper.blogspot.com
I think the post will take you until about Saturday to read, so if you want to avoid that scroll down...
Posted by: Amy | December 06, 2007 at 10:21 PM
oh lord I am so rude...Lain I love the JOY idea, I'm looking forward to see how the pictures turn out....:-)
Posted by: Amy | December 06, 2007 at 10:22 PM
I just LOVE it...I'm heading over to the store after work so I could get the letters for this project! :)
Posted by: Maria | December 07, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Your letters are beautiful and such a cool idea.
Here's my entry. This one was rushed, I thought I could make them in 30 minutes between church and ice skating, but it went really fast!
http://hrncirsinghana.blogspot.com/2007/12/scrapbooking-and-poland.html
Posted by: Kylie | December 10, 2007 at 05:21 AM
OK, I'm sure I am doing this all wrong so if I am and someone nice could clue me in, I'd be forever grateful! Here's mine-I actually had it done a few days ago.
Posted by: cathy | December 10, 2007 at 11:08 AM
I did a quick project and just need to post it. I'll post it by tomorrow or tomorrow morning!
Posted by: JenMc | December 12, 2007 at 02:20 PM
Okay, this is fairly lame, but it did take me less than 30 minutes. I wanted to add a little bit to the mat for the picture of my son and husband's soccer team and give it to my husband for Christmas. My husband was the coach.
http://www.scrapbook.com/galleries/81613/view/1170117/-1/0/1.html
Posted by: JenMc | December 13, 2007 at 09:26 AM