Hi! I LOVE the look of the old marquee letters and signs with their fun round bulbs. They make you think of Broadway---who hasn't dreamt of having their 'name in lights' someday? They are fabulous as home decor but can be hard to come by and when you do, they are pricey! So I decided to MAKE my own and wanted to share with YOU so you too can have YOUR name in lights!!
You could do your name, initials or a 'FUN' phrase
My version doesn't light up, but makes for a fabulous, inexpensive option that you can DIY in an afternoon
We start by purchasing the paper mache letters you can buy at any craft or hobby store. I chose the 12" size.
Cut the top layer away with a craft or utility knife
Next---paint the letter inside and out with a color of your choice. (These look great in a glossy red too.)
After the black was dry. I brushed a bit of gold here on there over the letters to give more of a worn metallic look.
Now comes the fun part----what to use for the 'bulbs' ?---why Christmas ornaments of course!
These are about a 1" size bulb. They come in so many color options. I chose the glittered white. It helps give the project more of a feel that it is actually lit up. This is the perfect time of year to start stock piling these little beauties. Plus, don't forget to grab some up in the after Christmas clearance sales too so you can make a bunch of letters!
Twist off the tops (save these for a project later!--I re-use everything)
Grab that glue gun! Place the glue where you removed the ornament tops and place inside the letters.
That's it! You did it! Imagine the words you could make, where you could hang them, the color combinations! I'm going to go make MORE!
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