Friday, December 9, 2011

All is well that ends well…

For a long time I wanted to make my kids name initials wall art… M & A to hang on wall

But I couldn’t find wooden alphabets as there is no craft or hobby shop where I live. So I planned to make it with cardboard….

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this is what I did…

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I typed M & A in word with 900 size.

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Cut 2 pieces of each alphabets. 

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1. I drew and cut alphabets on cardboard, 2 pieces each.
2. Pasted thick double sided tape on 1 piece.
3. Attached other Alphabet piece on top.
4. Taped well to make shape.

1st Disappointment
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I wanted to cover it with wool but it was not strong enough and lost shape so I had to think of something else.

2nd Disappointment
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So I covered it with blue color felt with the help of glue gun. I was still not happy with the result as It had a lot of imperfections….

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by that time it was already 4:45am so Annoyed I slept with a heavy heart, I had spend so much time on this and the result was not what I was expecting.


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Next morning when I woke up, hubs suggested me to cover it with wool or add something else, as it was too simple. I wrapped it with wool and it worked perfectly… I will be making the other A very soon.

Things to keep in mind
1. If you want to make it with wool, take a strong material as a base….

2. covering your alphabets with fabric could be a great and much easier option.


I am planning to make my next Alphabet A with card board but in another way… will be back soon.
have fun

Irum.

6 comments:

  1. Your determination to make the letters perfect paid off. They look awesome.

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  2. thanks grandma Bonnie... i am glad it finally came out well :)

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  3. That came out great! What a creative way to do that. I am a new FB fan visiting from Flamingo Toes. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  4. Wao..looking perfect..Well Done Girl..you have done it smartly!

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  5. Hi Irum, your letter looks just fine to me. I'm sure the second one will turn out just as lovely. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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  6. What a brill idea - it looks great! Karima

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