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1 Year Blog Anniversary Celebration!
I am so unbelievably excited that this week is finally here, and there are some FABULOUS surprises in store for you! I couldn’t even sleep last night knowing all the fun that’s going to happen this week! That being said, make sure you’re following Love Grows Wild so you don’t miss a second of the excitement! I’ve made it super easy for you… just click the links below!
Today I’m kicking off the celebration with a super fun Spring project. I decorated some plain wood letters with simple craft supplies like paint, scrapbook paper, and a few embellishments and came up with this adorable GROW word set:
How cute is that? It totally has me in the mood for Spring!
I started with a set of plain wood letters that I found at Wood Creations. I was introduced to this awesome company at the Build Your Blog Conference in Utah this past February and fell in love with the adorable wood letter sets they sell!
My letters arrived unfinished, already sanded down, and ready to be decorated. There was some sawdust left on the letters, so I gave them a light sanding and wiped them thoroughly to remove all the dust. I was so pleased with the quality of the wood and how substantial the letters were!
Next came the fun part… picking out the decorations! I spent way too long in the scrapbook paper aisle deciding which colors to go with, but in the end I choose this girly, spring-inspired color combo of pink and green!
I also picked up some white paint, pink glitter, and pink rhinestones while I was at the store. There are so many fun things you could use to decorate these letters! I had such a hard time choosing! The scrapbook aisle is a dangerous place for me to be : )
I started by painting all the wood pieces white. Imagine that… I think everything I decorate starts with a white coat of paint! I thought it would give everything a cohesive look once I added all the fun scrapbook papers. I applied a few coats using a foam brush and used a tiny painting brush to get inside all the little curves and creases of the letters.
Once the paint was dry, I decided which paper would go on the letters. I traced the letters on the back of each paper and cut out the letter outlines. I applied a layer of Mod Podge to each wooden letter and carefully placed the paper on top. Make sure to line up your edges well because the Mod Podge is not very forgiving once it sticks! I like to start at one end and slowly smooth the paper down. That way I get as few air bubbles as possible! After about 15 minutes of dry time, I applied another layer of Mod Podge on top of the paper to seal and protect it.
The letters looked super cute with the scrapbook paper, but I wanted to add a few finishing touches to really make them stand out! I wrapped some shimmery green ribbon I had around the G and tied a small bow.
I added a few pink rhinestones in different sizes to the R and W. They’re self adhesive, so it was very easy!
In place of the letter O was a sweet little flower, and there were three small holes drilled into the top of the flower. I took some bright pink wire and wrapped it around a pencil to make little curls to stick out of the holes. So cute!
There were two extra pieces that came with the flower: one went on the base of the flower pot and one went over the flower to add some dimension. I used pink and white scrapbook paper for the base of the flower and added pink glitter to the add-on pieces. I just applied a layer of Mod Podge and sprinkled on the glitter. Once it was dry I simply shook off the excess and poured it back into the container to use another time. It added a ton of fun and sparkle to the set!
I absolutely LOVE how this letter set turned out! It added just the touch of Spring I needed in my home!
I even had enough scrapbook paper left over to add a sweet little banner behind the letters. Total cuteness! Could you ever get tired of little banners like these? I think not : )
Now my home is all dressed up for Spring, and I just have to wait for the Spring weather to get here! Remind me again why I live in Indiana?
These letters were so fun and easy to decorate and make me smile every time I walk past them! I cannot wait to order another Wood Creations set for Summer! Check out some of the cute sets they have right now:
It makes me want to float in a pool with a margarita! If you would love to have one of these sets to decorate for your home, head on over to the Wood Creations Online Store where you’ll find all kinds of cute things to decorate!
And since it is my blog anniversary week, Wood Creations is giving away a “Grow” Letters Set
PLUS a $15 gift certificate to their store!
I told you this week was going to be awesome!
To enter the giveaway, just use the Rafflecopter form below.
I’m so excited that one of you will get to enjoy this adorable set too! Best of luck!
Make sure to come back tomorrow for the You Ask & I’ll Tell answers and another awesome giveaway!
Catch up on the rest Love Grows Wild Blog Anniversary Week!
How to Decorate Wood Letters & a Wood Creations Giveaway
Ask Liz: Your Blogging Questions Answered & a NoVae Clothing Giveaway
The Best Blogging Advice from your Favorite Bloggers!
Easy Chalkboard Art & a Silhouette Portrait Giveaway
Let’s Keep In Touch!
P.S. I’m sharing this post at some awesome link parties… Check them out HERE!
I would get the spring word set!
I would probably get the “bloom” letter set.
I would pick love from their Valentine’s sets. Thanks for the chance & now following on twitter.
I love wood creations and the way you decorated the letters
I would by the beach set
I think I would get the Live Laugh Grow Flowerpot set.
I really like the Life is Better in Flip Flops sign.
Love wood creations and the way you decorated the grow!
I would buy the Beach set. If I can’t be there why not have a little bit of it in my house!!!
I’d get the Summer letter set!! So cute!
SO cute!
I would get the Beach set
I would get the Beach letter set–I’m so ready for summer!!
I would love to get more spring crafts!
Probably the Bloom set
I love the Spring set!
Laura T. -Looking forward to some patriotic sets
Love this set!
I really want the Summer set with the cute drink for the U 🙂
I would get the summer set!
I really love all of the projects at Wood Creations, it’s my favorite store of all time! So fun! I would pick the Summer set with the tropical drink, so cute! Thanks!!
I love the decorations and color scheme you chose!
I would pick the same one you chose, the GROW set.
Spring or Picnic set!
I would buy the grow set. I have the other sets from there. love them
The kite or watermelon, too cute
I would choose the Sun Shine Word set.
I would choose the Sun Shine Set!
They are all so cute, but I think I would love the summer cocktail one!
I love the summer set!
I love the summer set!
Happy Bloggy Birthday! It has been so great following you for almost your entire first year 🙂
So fun! Super cute and springy.
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~ Megin of VMG206
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such a hard decision about what i would choose, but definitely: summer word blocks, beach word set and summer word set
Tis is so cute! I would choose beach set!
I would purchase the Live Laugh Grow set with the gift certificate I could win :o)
Lindsay Preece
I would buy the Life is better in flip flops blocks.
T. Timmons
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I love Wood Creations!
I love Wood Creations!
Oh and I want the SUN letter kit!
Choosing would be very hard. Right now it’s a toss up between the live laugh grow flowerpot and the hanging blue bird.
Happy 1st anniversary!I just discovered your lovely blog today. Thank you so much for the giveaway.The Large Hanging Bird is so cute!Marketa
This would be awesome to win. So many fun choices.
I like the sunshine one!
~Emily
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I’m torn between the large hanging bird and the snowman trio!
I love the Lady Bug door hanger….In fact I’m going there this weekend to buy it!!!
I would get the Summer word set…..it fits my house and its the most time we get to spend just hanging out as a family!
So cute and so creative!! I would love for you to link up at my party. Just follow the link…http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/04/saturday-show-licious-craft-showcase-27.html.
Marti
Oooo… these are sweet. PINNED!! Love it. I have letters that I painted but I love what you did with the pretty papers! Thanks for the inspiration. Would you be willing to share this at What to do Weekends Party. The perfect project for a weekend! Best wishes, Following on Facebook. Linda
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