50 Genius DIY Project Ideas to Decorate Your Home with Letters and Words, the Results are Awesome

1 Crossword Art

1. Crossword Art (via Aqua Lane Design)

2 Paper Mache Letter

2. Paper Mache Letter: Paper Mache Letters – Cool faux rust letters DIY tutorial! (via Jennifer Decorates)

3 Antique Sign

3. Antique Sign: I must apologize! I posted a teaser about this sign I made for Cottages & Bungalows and said I would post the tutorial after the issue was off newsstands. Well that was in August, so I think its safe to say that those issues have been pulled. So, at long last, here it is What you’ll need: 12 wide pine board cut to desired length Acrylic craft paint (at least three colors) 2 sash brush 1 artist brush, 1.0 liner brush, angled shader Computer Printer and printer paper Scissors Tape Graphite transfer paper Ballpoint pen 80 grit sand paper Dark brown soft furniture wax Round brush or cotton cloth Clean cotton cloth Drill with driver bits Tape measure or (via Miss Mustard Seed)

4 Wood Letter Canvas

4. Wood Letter Canvas: Pin and Share! Thanks!2,12700428I found this art on Pinterest and I thought it was so elegant and yet so simple Photo Credit Upon further review, I found out that the company resides is in the United Kingdom and charges 295 pounds (which is gasp. $486!!) for this lovely artwork. Oh, did I mention that they don’t (via Inspiration for Moms)

5 Anthropologie Library Letter Knock-Off

5. Anthropologie Library Letter Knock-Off: I’m a sucker for Antropologie! I love the eclectic and time-worn feel that the store gives off! They like to put you into a trance so you don’t realize how much money you are spending! ???? They sell certain one-0f-a-kind things that can’t be duplicated but others that are total DIY projects waiting to happen. (via Unexpected Elegance)