Vintage Inspired Decorative Letters DIY

I am a huge fan of giant vintage plastic letters for home decor. I've been known to shop Etsy for hours, and this is one of the items I always end up favoriting. I rarely buy them, though. The price tags can be a little daunting, it's intimidating to choose the perfect words and sometimes difficult to find all of the letters needed. So this week I created a quick, easy and inexpensive version of giant letters. They can be easily made for your next party or seasonal decor. Here's how!Here's how to make them! 1. Print out your favorite font on 11x17 paper (or larger). We added the font to each page in photoshop and then had them printed at our local copy shop. The fonts we used here is "Univers". 2. Cut the letters our and trace them onto cardboard. Cut them out with an exacto knife. Be sure to have two more pieces of cardboard under this layer while cutting and use a piece for your letter without folds or tears. 3. Paint each letter with spray paint or two coats of craft paint. 4. Trim any messy cardboard from the edges with scissors and display them in your space.I can't wait to make more letters for our next party or shower. xo. Elsie 

Comments

[Catherine Denton]

I want to make some! Maybe "PB&J" for my kitchen shelf. LOVE this.
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[Lulu]

I adore this idea and I've made letters for my wedding in June! Love love love!

Lulu xx

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[Carlee]

These are awesome and seem so simple!! Definitely adds a really pretty touch to your home for vday.
Carlee
http://almostendearing.blogspot.com/

[Sara]

Original deco idea, I'd like to make wood letters similar to those to hold the books on the shelves.
I love the tulips and the bottles they look really beautiful :)

[issey]

THEESE ARE SO CUTE!!!!!

check out my home decor diy for origmai cranes!

http://illuminatedteapot.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/floating-cranes.html

[Sonia]

Oh this is such a fab idea! They look great!

http://erstwhilefelicity.blogspot.co.uk/

[Donna-Caroline Khoo]

This is such a cool idea. My friend recently got married and used porcelain letters (first letter of their names) and put it next to their wedding cake. For example it was A & C next to their cake and it looked amazing.

Great Idea

Donna xx

[Sabrina]

Wow, these look so simple yet adorable!

xxx Sabrina

http://bbutterflybrain.blogspot.com/

[Lauren S.]

I just want everything in your home. It's perfect.

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[shannon]

They are darling!
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[Sarah]

Very cute! I've made these for showers, they're super cheap party decor!!

http://sarahthearchitect.com/

[Well living blog]

Love the idea !

XX Luba

URBAN Chic Look + LUXURY BAG GIVEAWAY
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[Helen]

This is a pretty sweet way to personalise your room or maybe a party? Would be nice to try with different fonts too?
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[Tyler Anne Snell]

Super adorable!

[Kensie]

I did the same thing not too long ago, but I wrapped the letters in yarn. And here I thought I was being innovative, cutting them out of cardboard instead of buying expensive wood letters. haha :0)

[LARY @ Inspiration Nook]

Cute!!!

[Et tu, tutu?]

I love the little pop of colour the letters give to every little room 'scene' they're in. Makes me feel like spring is in the air!

-Lindsey
http://ettu-tutu.blogspot.com

[Esther]

These are lovely,the perfect way to make someone feel special if you throw them a party.
Super funky.

Esther x
www.esther-aw.tumblr.com

[sarah LoCascio]

Awesome idea! I love how there isn't a lot of money invested in it..I like to change decorative elements so frequently, this makes for an easy swap out:)
xo
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[Julia]

Your idea is great and inexpensive but I think wooden letters are still a little prettier ;) I love the 3D effect more but these carton letters certainly are a good party idea!