Craft: Wall Letters for Your Nursery

How would you embellish these paper mache letters? You can use scrapbooking paper and Mod Podge. Or select initials of a bridal party, paint them white and have guests sign them for a fun keepsake. Find instructions below for a nursery theme, but you can let your imagination run wild with the possibilities! Share your tips with us in the comments below.

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Paper mache letters (A, B, C) 
• Pastel paints: light blue, yellow, pink, white 
• Paintbrushes: 1/2" flat, small round 
• Ribbon: pink, blue 
• Buttons: 2-3 for each letter 
• Embroidery floss and needle in coordinating colors 
• Tacky glue 
• Ruler 
• Hangers

DIRECTIONS:

1. Base coat each letter a different pastel paint color. Apply as many coats as necessary for good coverage. Let dry between coats. 
2. Paint a 1/2" wide white vertical stripe down the middle of the first letter with the 1/2" flat paintbrush. Using the small round paintbrush, paint a narrow white stripe on either side of it. Repeat to the left and right of the first stripe. Paint stripes on the remaining letters, spacing as desired. Let dry. 
3. Tie a bow around each letter with pink and blue ribbon. 
4. Sew embroidery floss onto each button and tie off. Glue the buttons to the letters around the ribbons. 
5. Hang letters.