Monogram letter made from a Cereal Box and LOTS of tape,
two layers of paper mache, two days of dry time!!
and two coats of paint. Extra pieces were needed for...
the back and sides, so I used parts of a cracker box.
Cut along the box indented lines to remove the top and bottom,
and separate sides, front and back.
Cut and shape to your desired letter and style.
Cut newspaper strips about 1/2 inch wide.
Mix one cup flour, one cup water, and 1/2 TBSP salt.
Stir until smooth. (Similar to pancake mix.)
Place onto letter covering entire area; let dry completely.
Do another layer and let dry.
Choose your paint color. Apply at least two coats.
Let dry between each application.
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Great recycle project! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! it was really fun to do, except for dry time, but that just allowed me to start another project :D Thank for visiting my blog. Hope you come back soon.
DeleteI think I would like to make one of them in the shape of a "D" and then use for display at a show with pictures of dogs on it. Not enough time to make one for this event though :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the letteroff so people can leave comments :)
You're welcome! The "D" would make a really nice display item for your events.
DeleteOh I LOVE this! Thanks so much for the tutorial! You know I love making things from card and newspaper!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
Christine
Making something cute from things that would go into a landfill was fun. A bunny is next on the list. Thanks for stopping by to comment :)
DeleteVery nice project JoAnn. However did you get the sides of the letter to be such a perfect match to the tops?
ReplyDeleteI like that you did a craft that we all did in our schooldays at one time or another. It was fun remembering.
Hugs,
Susan
Careful tracing and a lot of tape ;) this is my very first paper mache, not sure how I missed that in school. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteVery pretty, I have been meaning to do this for a long time now. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou'll enjoy this project, it's a bit therapeutic with the right music :) Thanks for visiting my blog!
Deleteyou changed the curtains in the dining room! if you don't want the white ones, i do. they are my favorite. also nice H. one of my students made me an E (my spanish name start with an E. Estefania) out of card stock and it's super cute. i think i'm going to frame it.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of them and framing it would look great.
DeleteGreat recycle! Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina
ReplyDeleteHey Christina, love your site and thanks for another great party :)
DeleteWhat a neat idea! Looks great and also a great way to recycle. New follower :)
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