Spring Fling

I learned how to make this adorable plaque craft last Halloween and I was instantly hooked. I made several for Christmas, and I recently made one to add to my Easter décor. 

It’s so cute and so easy, so I thought I’d share the DIY instructions with everyone. The great thing is that you can make one for any holiday. It would also make a cute decoration for a kid’s room--using a child’s name and favorite colors. You can purchase the supplies at any Michael’s, Jo Ann’s, or Hobby Lobby for about $5 - $7.  Can't beat it!

Here is what you will need:

• Wooden board and letters
• Scrapbook paper
• Spray glue
• Ribbon
• Glue gun
• Mod Podge
• Glitter 

Step 1: Sand down any rough edges on the wooden board and letters. Paint the edges of the board and letters. The front of the letters will be covered with glitter, so you technically don’t have to paint them, but I put a quick thin coat on the front of the letters in case any part of the wood shows through.

Step 2: Spray a light coat of spray glue (I used Easy-Tack) onto the board and glue the scrapbook paper to the board. No need to cut the paper down to size—just apply the entire piece of paper with the excess hanging over the edges.

Step 3: Time to glitter the letters! I used Mod Podge and a paint brush to apply glue to the letters, and then applied a fine glitter. (Martha Stewart’s glitter is my personal favorite.)  

Step 4: This is the best trick ever! To remove the excess paper from the edges, simply take sandpaper to the edges and lightly sand off the excess paper. It leaves a perfectly clean edge. Genius!

Step 5: I know what you'r thinking--who wants glitter all over their house? Well, not to worry! I have a solution to keep that glitter where it is meant to be. After the glitter has dried, spray the letter with aerosol hairspray and let them dry. It keeps the glitter stuck to the wood and not stuck to your floors. 

Step 6: Using a staple gun, attach ribbon to the back of the plaque.

 Step 7: Using a glue gun, attach the letters to the front of the plaque.

  

And voila you are done! Happy Spring!