Monday Made It {Block Letters}

Some of you may get jealous by this statement: I don't have to take anything in my room down at the end of the school year.  Hearing about how some of you have to completely pack up and then unpack again...I cannot imagine! So, my room has technically been set up all summer. I've gone up a few times to make a few *tweaks* here and there. I have 2 bookshelves in my small group meeting area.  One of them has been completely naked of décor the past 2 years, except for the occasional spec coat of dust..  Last week I linked up with Monday Made It {for the first time, gasp!} and was inspired by another post.  I knew that it would be a perfect addition to my bookshelf while inspiring my students to "read" at the same time! 

 

So I took a little trip to my favorite craft store, Hobby Lobby, and picked up the following:

*cardboard letters (r, e, a, d)

*4 pieces of scrapbook paper

*black spray paint

*Mod Podge & brushes (this I actually had at home)

*spray glue adhesive

 

Step 1: Without the hubby's help {proud wife moment}, I set up a place to spray paint the letters black.

 

And without his permission, I went ahead and did so. He takes great pride in his yard, so I was very careful not to get any of his blades black.

 

I let the letters dry overnight and finished my project the following day. 

 

Step 2: I traced the letters onto each piece of scrapbook paper.

 

Step 3: I cut the letters out.

 

Step 4: I used the spray glue adhesive to spray the cardboard letter and stick the letter which I cut from the scrapbook paper on top.

 

Step 5: With a brush, I swept Mod Podge over the scrapbook paper and it's edges.

 

Step 6: I allowed it to dry. Mod Podge should result in a shiny coat once dry.

 

Finished product!

 

I cannot wait to see what they look like sitting up top of my bookshelf. Hoping they will give the coat of dust the added flair it needs! 

 

 

What did you make this week? Link up with Monday Made It!