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Brush Stroke Letters

Transform some cardboard letters into something fun and playful for a kids bedroom or play room!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/brush-stroke-letters • Posted by megan.kapple.3

I've had some letters sitting around for awhile that I knew I wanted to hang on the brick wall, I just didn't know what I wanted to do with them. I finally got out my paints and went crazy making them super colorful!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

I've had some letters sitting around for awhile that I knew I wanted to hang on the brick wall, I just didn't know what I wanted to do with them. I finally got out my paints and went crazy making them super colorful!

Instructions

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    Begin by using cardboard or papier mache letters from the craft store.

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    Paint the letters white first and then start adding in large brush strokes of colors. Add the colors one at a time, layering them on top of each other.

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    Keep layering the brush strokes until the letters are completely filled with color.