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Painted Drop Cloth Covered Letters

April 8, 2014

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Painted Drop Cloth Covered Letter Tutorial | LoveGrowsWild.com

Why hello there! It’s Ashley again from Cherished Bliss. I am so, so excited to be here today. The weather has warmed up above the 30’s and that means I am in a FANTASTIC mood! I have been desperately trying to get things hanging on my walls… after 4 years of renting and moving I want to see pretty things on those walls. I just finished a gallery wall in my dining room, but I love gallery walls, and when you love something you can’t have just 1 right! Well… I am planning another one in my living room. It will be a different type though with more random things (true story) incorporating more than just pictures. Today, you get to see one of those random things. Hold on to your seats!! 😉

Painted Drop Cloth Covered Letters

For this gallery wall I want to include things that are special to our family. You will see special dates, numbers, words, pictures, and anything else that sparks a memory for our little family of 5! This is the very first thing I have made for the wall because the day I changed my last name to have the initial T, was the day my family started. This seemed like a great place to start. : )

Painted Drop Cloth Covered Letters

These letters are really easy to make. I wanted them to look rugged and worn, almost as if they were sewn at the corners at one time, but the seams had ripped. Let’s take a look at what you need to make your own and then we will get into the easy how-to!

Supplies:

Paper Mache Letter
Drop Cloth
Antique Matte Mod Podge
Paint (I used the same color as these frames)
Foam Brush
Scissors

Tutorial:

First thing to do is trace out your letter to get the top piece.

Painted Drop Cloth Covered Letters

Once that is done, trace the remaining sides. I just kind of eyeballed it, and trimmed if necessary, but I was going for the “not so perfect” look. Once everything is traced, cut it out.

Painted Drop Cloth Covered Letters

Then, apply a layer of the mod podge to your paper mache letter, and then apply the pieces where they go. Make sure you push it down firmly so that the glue soaks into the fabric.

Painted Drop Cloth Covered Letters

Next I took my foam brush and lightly dipped it in my paint and brushed it on the letter. Your first stroke will leave the most paint on the drop cloth, so keep that in mind when applying the paint. You can also dab it to get a more even look if you want.

Painted Drop Cloth Covered Letters

Once the paint is dry, apply another coat of your mod podge, and then let that dry.

Painted Drop Cloth Covered Letters

I love the ruggedness of it. It fits our family to a “t” < haha I’m so funny! (not really… just a little silly) 😉
I can’t wait to put this little guy with all our other little family memories, and turn it into a very meaningful wall!

Painted Drop Cloth Covered Letters Tutorial

I would love to have you stop over and see what else we have been up to! I’ve been a busy girl, and I can’t wait to share more things with you as we continue to decorate our house. Coming soon is a total kitchen remodel! So.EXCITED about that one!! 🙂

Here are a few of mine and my sister’s recent posts in case you missed them.

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When I put Oven Baked Chicken Taquitos on the menu all my kiddos get so excited. I have been making these taquitos for a few years and they are always a crowd pleaser.

Have a beautiful day!! : )

Love Grows Wild Contributor, Ashley, of Cherished Bliss

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  1. Lisa Tindal says: April 12, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    Love the letters!

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    • Liz Fourez says: April 18, 2014 at 12:00 am

      Aren’t these so fun? And I love the yellow! Thanks for stopping by, Lisa!

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  2. Jules says: March 21, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Love DIY projects:) my ? Is, why use drop cloth vs. Fabric canvas? Just curious because I hought drop cloths had some resistance to wet elements like paint…I mean it is used to protect your floors from spilled wet paint, maybe they’re treated to an extent…not sure. Fabric canvas off the bolt, is it the same? Thanks for sharing your beautiful project, love the final result!

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Liz Fourez started Love Grows Wild in 2012 with a passion for interior design and homemaking and a dream to help others create a home they love.  From simple project tutorials, to holiday and entertaining ideas, to her journey renovating a 1940’s farmhouse, Liz demonstrates how to create a beautiful and inviting home with a handmade touch. She turned her signature cozy, neutral style into a best-selling book in 2016 and continues to inspire readers with her captivating photography and easy decorating ideas. Read more about Liz > > > >

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