DIY Paper Covered Wood JOY Letters
I love a DIY project that is incredibly easy but offers so much impact in your decor. Basic wood letters from the craft store and a pretty toile paper combines for these beautiful DIY Paper Covered Wood JOY Letters.
After I made these letters, I actually had second thoughts that the paper I chose wasn’t vivid enough. I doubted my paper choice and considered changing the letters completely. In the end, I decided that I loved the vintage look of this particular scrapbook paper which I chose and I think the look and goes well with the farmhouse sink area of our kitchen.
I started out with two basic wood letters from Hobby Lobby. 50% off. Yay!
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Prior to adding the paper, I painted the sides and edges with basic white craft paint. You could use any color, or even use a stain – depending on the design of your paper.
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While the paint was drying, I ran out into the yard – in the pouring rain mind you…{and I may have still been in my pajamas} to clip some boxwood and cedar.
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I quickly wired it together in a mini garland. Then, I formed it into a wreath which. This would create the letter “O.”
Read how I made this NATURAL BOXWOOD AND CEDAR WREATH HERE.
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Is there truly an evergreen combination that speaks Christmas as much as boxwood and cedar?
Once the paint was dry on the letters, I traced them onto the paper and cut the letters out.
I used Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the letters. Once dry, I painted a final layer of “the podge” to seal the paper. You could also use basic white glue.
I made these letters to go above our farmhouse sink. There’s a small area between the wooden ledge and the industrial light fixture, so I wanted something with a little pop but I also wanted something with a farmhouse style.
I really am very happy with the look. What do you think? I have this amazing black and white houndstooth paper and I can see another set of paper covered letters in my future.
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Would I be too repetitious to say this project brings me JOY.
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I am not sure just how many large decorating projects will get completed this year. Today meant a new doctor, new tests, new hopes.
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We shall see.
As Winnie the Pooh says…
And sometimes… they simply fill your home with
Try adding some Joy to your home.
Or Noel, or Ho-Ho-Ho.
So many words and ways you could use this project.
What would you love to spell out?
Here are a few other Christmas posts from The Everyday Home…
Homemade Edible Christmas Gifts
10-Fabulous Farmhouse Christmas Mantels
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Love the letters! The paper is perfect…so festive.. Would you please show how to make the small wreath? Many thanks!,
View CommentLove the vintage look – tell those darn voices to be quiet and en”joy”! Would like to see how you did your wreath. (Prayers for feeling better. ????)
View CommentI want to see how you did the wreath, too. I agree that the voices should be quiet because I’m in love with the paper, the letters, the wreath – the whole shebang! Prayers for you and your doctors!
View CommentLOl, the voices! They are never quiet. 🙂 Ok, I will try to make a mini wreath this weekend and “hopefully” post next week. Thanks for stopping by Alli. ~Barb
View Commentloving the JOY, and agree those voices are sooo wrong. The paper is perfect. I too would like to see your wreath making. What a beautiful home you must have especially at this time of the year 🙂
View CommentYes, the voices!!!! LOL Ok, I will make another little mini wreath over the weekend and share it hopefully next week. Thanks for your kind words and for stopping by. ~Barb
View CommentI think they are gorgeous and love them just the way they are.
View CommentThanks Marty. I decided to keep them as they are. 🙂 How are you? Gearing up for Thanksgiving? Thinking of you. xxoo, Barb
View CommentI tried to send you a reply through email, but it said you are a no-reply blogger. Anyway, hoping you are well and feeling better soon.
View CommentReally? I’m sorry I am not sure how to fix that but I sure will look into it. Thanks for letting me know. xxoo
View CommentWhat a terrible time to be unwell. Just like the people of Whoville after the Grinch stole their Christmas things, you can still be filled with joy. Because Christmas is not about things. It’s about love and you share that with us each time you post. Rest, be well and we will all still here when you’re ready.
View CommentThat is so sweet and I love you mentioned one of my fave movies and my fave lines. Thanks for stopping by. xxoo, Barb
View CommentSooooo cute!!!! I love the paper you used too!
View CommentThanks Anne. I am going to keep it as it is. 🙂 We fickle bloggers. haha xxoo, Barb
View CommentBarb, I am crushing on this idea. Thanks for adding it to the Bloggertunities Share List. I shared it on my Friday Faves post
View CommentI would love to walk through your whole house! These are beautiful and look pretty easy to do! Now, if only I could find the time. Enjoy!
View CommentOh sweetie if you walked thru my house right now you would think “does she ever clean her house?” 😀 But I would love to have you visit. xxoo, Barb
View CommentBarb, this is so pretty! I did something similar last year and just painted the J and Y. This year I’m going to paint them a different color and put them in a different room. 🙂
I sure hope you feel better! Looking forward to that ebook of yours.
View CommentAbsolutely love this project. Simple elegance. I’m inspired.
View CommentI loved these the first moment that I saw them – so caaauuute! I’ll be featuring your project at The Scoop this Monday night. xo
View CommentAbsolutely love every detail of this ‘little project’. The paper is perfect and is not too strong a contrast with the white in your kitchen. The color is keeping with the neutral look, but has color. I will be copying you when I can find a few minutes.
Hope you are feeling better and the new doctor gives you some relief.
Judith
View CommentYou’re so sweet. I did get a diagnosis and have a ways to go to get better but at least he didn’t repeat what the last 13 doctors said…”maybe you need anti-depressants?” grrrr It was such an easy project and at first I wasn’t sure about the paper but the vintage look appealed to me and I loved it. Merry Christmas. ~Barb
View CommentThanks for sharing! I used this to do letters for my little ones room and they turned out perfectly! I’m excited to try.
View CommentThe paper you picked couldn’t have been better. Great job!
View CommentThis seems looks fantastic and great!.
View CommentI love it with the toile. Vintage Santa makes the whole thing look awesome!
View CommentLove, love, love this easy project.
View CommentGorgeous! I love the paper you used. Praying for you!
View CommentThese are adorable, Barb!!! I think I may need to make a set for my friend, Joy! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty!
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