So-when JilliBean Soup came out with the new cardboard alpha - I had to make my own!!
I stripped a piece of cardboard I cut from a box (think Studio Calico kit box)
The found a set of Basic Grey nekkid chipboard letters in the size I wanted. I flipped the cardboard over and then traced the letters (be sure to flip the letters upside down so when you cut them out the front side facces the correct way)
Then cut out the letters....
and Walla!!
Then I added some Tim Holtz distress paint to the letters just so I could get a little messy!
I am working on a shadow box for his room so I have to male this up a little bit. Chunky and Funky coming soon. ;)I hope this gives you some creative ideas for making your own recycled alpha.
13 comments:
Great way to recycle those boxes!
Very cool idea! I have some cardboard set aside to craft with...I'll have to give this a try! :)
Don't forget to post the finished project.......I want to see what you do to it. :)
Super tutorial, Lisa! I'm looking forward to seeing that shadowbox too!
Great idea Lisa! Love the look of raw letters.
Awesome tutorial! Love the way those letters look!
Love it!! I've been eyeing those Jillibean alphas and now I can make my own...thanks!!
OMGosh!! I LOVE that!! Nice BIG chunky, funky stuff!! :)
Very cool idea!!! I love the look of the Jillibean Soup ones and now I know I can make my own ;) TFS!
Lisa that is too cool for school!
You totally rock, Lisa!! I LOVE LOVE those alphas, GREAT idea!
I love those. Gonna try them today!
What a great idea. TFS
Awesome idea! Looks great!
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