Saturday, September 13, 2008

Project Wall Letters

It seemed so simple when I dreamed it up. Print out some big fat letters, trace them onto foam board, cut them out, and cover them with all the cute scrapbooking paper I am otherwise inept at using. Simple right? Ha.

It turns out that cutting out foam board is not as easy as it looks. It's kind of like sheetrock: two thin solid layers on the outsides and a flaky crumbly layer inside. Maybe I lacked proper tools; I used a Stanley knife and a kitchen steak knife. I was tempted to try my jigsaw, but I was afraid it would shred the interior styrofoam.

But I persevered (=finally quit procrastinating), and a few months later and thanks to Courtney's scrap night, here is the finished project. In case your wondering, I used masking tape to adhere them to the wall.

14 comments:

Karen said...

It's perfect! I love it.

Jill said...

Well done Cami! I should start using a steak knife when I scrapbook if it gets that kind of results. I bet Bryn loves those!

Sherene said...

OK C, your diligence has paid off. Looks great!

rebecca said...

Very Cute!

Drewmeister said...

so cute!

Laura said...

My name is spelled, "L A U R A" and I like reds, greens, browns, cherries, and elephant patterns. Thanks, love ya.

byebyedays said...

That really looks great Cami! Way to go!

David said...

It definitely looks better than any steaks I grill! I love it!

Melanie said...

They look great. I don't believe your story about how difficult it was.

Joe and Joanne said...

Sweet Cami. Miss B's room is becoming a place I would never want to leave if I lived there. Very very fun!

Unknown said...

I like them! Now for the dastardly C right? Just come to another scrapbooking night.

Watauga Relief Society said...

Looks perfect Cami! Too bad Cricut doesn't do that size..

Darcee said...

I like your style of doing things. What problem can't you solve with a steak knife?

Corinne said...

Super cute good thing she has a short name!!!