Paint the letters first with the Raw Umber and while they are still tacky and not yet dry….
…go over them with the Crimson. Blend, add some paint, take away, smudge with a paper towel, and have fun until it looks something like….
…THIS! See all that beautiful depth and faux-woody goodness? That’s what you’re going for here. If you keep messing with it while it’s wet and still drying, you’ll get this rich gorgeous look.
Take your glue gun and fill all the gaps of your letters with hot glue. Never underestimate the power of your hot glue ladies! Goop it on…and it will hold.
When your glue is set, simply place a few strategic nails on your wall and voila! Cute sign that cost you the price of your letters and a bit of your time.
Megan C. says
Hi! I am going to have 3 friends over next month to make this. I
noticed that this paint is pretty expensive. Would you still recommend
using this paint or can I still get the same look with the cheaper paint?
I noticed that each of your paint tubes is 2oz. How much did you use?
Thanks!
Edie says
Hi what color is the wall thank you
Anonymous says
Ebi gusei suka!!!
Privet s goufaka
Aimee says
LOVE this! I featured you here.
Toni @ That's Beeutiful says
Totally cute and so simple! Love it!
Marie {Make and Takes} says
What great project. Looks perfect on your wall. I've added it to the M&T Spotlight! http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
Amy says
Your Noel is beautiful!!! I'm excited to make one for myself! Thanks for sharing.
Michaela says
I love how you stacked yours! I did this, too, but didn't stack them. Yours turned out super cute!
Kim says
Thanks for all the comments ladies! It was such an easy and quick project. The possibilities are endless with these letters! Thanks for featuring me Beth!
Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says
Too cute!!! I love your sister's version! Fantastic!!
Kathy says
Wow this is so cool-it looks wonderful -hard to beleive it was that easy -Thanks to your sis 🙂
Mandy says
hoping over from Fireflies and Jellybeans!
- Brittany says
Your sister is wicked crafty! Love her NOEL sign. Thanks for convincing her to share.
Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
Lemonade Makin' Mama says
I cant tell you how many times I've looked at that in PB and thought "I bet I could make that!" Awesome DIY project, thanks for sharing!
Krystal says
Who need Pottery Barn?!?! Love it!
I featured this post on my blog if you want to check it out.
sassysanctuary.blogspot.com
The Crafty Gals says
That is such a great idea! Seems like a good time to use my 50% off coupon to Michael's 🙂
Megan {Honey We're Home} says
So cool! They way those letters are arranged is so fun. This project looks pretty easy too, but a big impact. Nice!
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
Beth,that is really cute! I saw Jess's version too & it's a great look.
Jenny says
Beautiful! I need more wall space!
Jenny B says
awesome!!!!!
Blondie's Journal says
Just awesome! Thanks to you and your sister, Beth!
XO,
Jane
Deanne says
What a great sign! I Love the layered letter look. I have made one in silver a copy from another blog post- we don't even have a pottery barn in Australia so I can only copy.
Mine still needs some tweeking before I reveal it to the world!
Room to Inspire says
It looks great! What a fabulous project and great tutorial – thanks for sharing!
Chelsea
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
That is so great! I love those letters at Michaels and I've used them for single monogram projects. I could see doing other words, too, like JOY, HO HO HO and if you had the patience, BELIEVE! What fun! Good thing I'm going to Michaels tomorrow for a few little things! : )
A Touch of Country says
love the texture and love the look of pottery barn at a fraction of the price!
Thanks to you and your sis~!
Kathysue says
These turned out great, love the finish and the configuration, so festive and fun!! Merry Christmas,Kathysue
La says
Beth, I love your Noel sign.
One Cheap B*tch says
Love it too!!!! I am running to the craft store tomorrow and now I think I'll have to get some letters too!
Jeanine
Kristen says
I love this!!! Thanks for the tutorial, I think I'm gonna have to try this one! Love the color too!
Christianne @ Little Page Turners says
Looks great! I'll take one. 😉
Chris says
Well, I'm in love. The colors, the arrangement, everything! GREAT idea!
Irene ~ RE~VINTAGED says
I really like this. Great to make one to put on the front of my house! (Its a little warmer here in Melbourne Australia)
Thank you!
🙂
Kama @ sixpackaday.blogspot.com says
What a great idea! I love it!!
Jen~ Lipstick and Laundry says
AMAZING… LOVE it… Now I want to go buy letters!
Lorie says
That is beautiful!!
Linking up to it tomorrow!
BigBearswife says
I really need to make one of these for my house!