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Paper Covered Wood Letters

Filed Under: Budget-Friendly, Christmas, Christmas, Crafts, Crafts, DIY and Design, Everyday Crafts, Everyday DIY, Farmhouse Style, Hobby Lobby Crafts, Wood Projects Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Crafts, Crafts, Everyday Crafts, Everyday DIY, Farmhouse, Farmhouse Christmas, Farmhouse Projects, Hobby Lobby. Hobby Lobby Projects, Wood Projects

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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. 

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Christmas Flourish

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!




Wood Letters from Hobby Lobby

DIY Paper Covered Wood Letters | The Everyday Home Blog

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.  

Painted Wood Letters

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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.

Boxwood and Cedar Garland

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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.

Cedar and Boxwood Garland

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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. 

 

Cedar and Boxwood Wreath | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

DIY Paper Covered Wood Letters | The Everyday Home Blog

 

Would I be too repetitious to say this project brings me JOY.

Paper Covered Wood JOY Letters | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

DIY Paper Covered Wood Letters | The Everyday Home Blog

 I am not sure just how many large decorating projects will get completed this year. Today meant a new doctor, new tests, new hopes.

Easy Paper-Covered Wood Letters | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

DIY Paper Covered Wood Letters | The Everyday Home Blog

 

We shall see.

As Winnie the Pooh says…
heart

Easy DIY Paper Covered JOY Letters | The Everyday Home

And sometimes… they simply fill your home with

JOY

Christmas Flourish

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?

 

Christmas Flourish

Here are a few other Christmas posts from The Everyday Home…

Homemade Edible Christmas Gifts | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

Homemade Edible Christmas Gifts

 

10 Amazing Farmhouse Style Christmas Mantels | The Everyday Home | www.everydayhomeblog.com

10-Fabulous Farmhouse Christmas Mantels

 

 

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  1. Carol says

    November 20, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Love the letters! The paper is perfect…so festive.. Would you please show how to make the small wreath? Many thanks!,

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  2. Carol says

    November 20, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Love 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. ????)

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  3. Alli says

    November 20, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I 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!

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    • Barb says

      November 20, 2015 at 5:00 PM

      LOl, 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

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  4. Sally says

    November 20, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    loving 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 🙂

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    • Barb says

      November 20, 2015 at 4:59 PM

      Yes, 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

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  5. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    I think they are gorgeous and love them just the way they are.

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    • Barb says

      November 20, 2015 at 4:58 PM

      Thanks Marty. I decided to keep them as they are. 🙂 How are you? Gearing up for Thanksgiving? Thinking of you. xxoo, Barb

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      • Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

        November 20, 2015 at 7:54 PM

        I 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.

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        • Barb says

          November 22, 2015 at 5:12 AM

          Really? I’m sorry I am not sure how to fix that but I sure will look into it. Thanks for letting me know. xxoo

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  6. Penny Bohlen says

    November 20, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    What 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.

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    • Barb says

      November 20, 2015 at 4:56 PM

      That is so sweet and I love you mentioned one of my fave movies and my fave lines. Thanks for stopping by. xxoo, Barb

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  7. Anne says

    November 20, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Sooooo cute!!!! I love the paper you used too!

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    • Barb says

      November 20, 2015 at 4:57 PM

      Thanks Anne. I am going to keep it as it is. 🙂 We fickle bloggers. haha xxoo, Barb

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  8. Laurie says

    November 21, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Barb, I am crushing on this idea. Thanks for adding it to the Bloggertunities Share List. I shared it on my Friday Faves post

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  9. Walking on Sunshine Recipes says

    November 22, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    I 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!

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    • Barb says

      November 22, 2015 at 7:24 PM

      Oh 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

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  10. Stacey says

    November 24, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Barb, 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.

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  11. Denise says

    November 24, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Absolutely love this project. Simple elegance. I’m inspired.

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  12. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    November 27, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    I loved these the first moment that I saw them – so caaauuute! I’ll be featuring your project at The Scoop this Monday night. xo

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  13. Botanic Bleu says

    December 7, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    Absolutely 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

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    • Barb says

      December 7, 2015 at 9:37 PM

      You’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

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  14. mclyn fedrer says

    December 7, 2016 at 7:02 AM

    Thanks for sharing! I used this to do letters for my little ones room and they turned out perfectly! I’m excited to try.

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  15. Sarah says

    January 6, 2017 at 11:13 AM

    The paper you picked couldn’t have been better. Great job!

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  16. Liz says

    July 17, 2017 at 3:12 AM

    This seems looks fantastic and great!.

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  17. Beth R says

    November 27, 2017 at 2:55 PM

    I love it with the toile. Vintage Santa makes the whole thing look awesome!

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  18. Barbara says

    November 27, 2017 at 3:28 PM

    Love, love, love this easy project.

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  19. Debra Wise says

    November 28, 2017 at 9:31 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the paper you used. Praying for you!

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  20. ASHLEY BERGER says

    December 11, 2017 at 5:27 PM

    These 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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