Ok, two things brought me to this DIY. First is my new obsession of "initials" in decorating. I'm currently collecting letters to decorate with a mass quantity. They are fun and can be so cute. The hunt for new letters in different fonts is so fun.
Second, I was flipping through a Restoration Hardware "child & baby" catalog and saw letters for sale just like these! They are $29 and I knew I could have fun making my own for more than half that price.
Items Needed For This Project:
- Unfinished wood beads: Size is up to you. I used 5/8" bead that I purchased at Michaels. They were $2.99 pkg. (qty 34) I saw online that you can get them much cheaper in larger quantities at Oriental Trading Co. If you buy at a local store make sure and use a coupon.
- Wire: Use a strong enough gage that it will hold its shape with the beads yet bendable. Your local hardware store is your best bet for choices.
- Misc: craft paint, paint brush, needle nose pliers
You could make other shapes. Try a heart or a star! I would love to see your work. Please share with me on any of my social media sites. Find links at the top of this page.
Now you have me thinking....I do a lot of bead embroidery....perhaps using my seed beads with smaller wire..thanks for the inspiration!
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