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Diy Marquee Letter

Get your name in lights with this simple marquee letter DIY

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-marquee-letter • Posted by Sugar & Cloth

I really wanted a marquee letter for our new apartment, but I didn't want to break the bank with a vintage version, or buy crazy new tools to make my own. So, I got crafty and came up with a super simple version that you'll love!

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

I really wanted a marquee letter for our new apartment, but I didn't want to break the bank with a vintage version, or buy crazy new tools to make my own. So, I got crafty and came up with a super simple version that you'll love!

Instructions

  1. Small marquee

    Trace along the outside of a cardboard letter with an Exacto knife, and guts the inside.

  2. Small marquee5

    Use the bulb casing to get a layout of where the lights will sit, then make X's in the cardboard the for bulb casing to fit snuggly into.

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    Spray paint the letter your color of choice, and the insert the lights and casing into place and tuck the excess cords in the back.