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Brought To You By The Letter M

See this letter M?
fabric letter
It’s been bugging me for awhile now, it just seems so dark and dreary. I originally made it out of a clearance letter M and some scraps from our first apartment’s curtains, but it was time for a change up. (I of course took pictures for y’all along the way, because I seem to have this problem now where I can’t do even the simplest DIY task without taking pictures of the process.).
So here is what I did, it literally took me 10 minutes to do this and is the same process I used the first time.
Here is a close-up of the M before.
fabric letter M
I ripped off the fabric and this is what we had. When I originally bought it was green and white zebra striped. I felt judged by the cashier for buying it and I didn’t blame her…it was that kinda ugly. I painted it white before I Mod Podged it last time, but you can still kinda see the zebra stripes.
mod podge letter
I wanted to brighten it up, so in true No Spend style I used what I had – which in this case was leftover curtain fabric (again). I wanted to use a fabric that was already in the room since we’re getting a little  patterny in there. According to my husband at least, except that he called it “frou-frou”. Don’t feel bad for him, there IS a giant manly snakeskin on our wall that I’m sure you’ve noticed.
Anyway, I had juuuust enough left.
bright letter decor
I traced the letter onto the fabric…
fabric letter DIY
Then cut it out..
letter upgrade
Mod Podged the letter…knickknack update
Then I carefully placed the cutout on the glue and brushed more over top (to keep the frays in check).
upgrading outdated decor
Done. Easy Peasy.
fabric scrap idea
Here it is before and after so you can see how the new fabric brightens up the shelf.
before and after letter

 

Funny how such a small change can balance out a whole display. I’m always moving things around on there so a few other things changed too…I feel like my before and after should be in a Highlights magazine. Does anyone else remember those, with the “spot five things that are different” photo games?

Ashley

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65 Comments

  1. wow! what a difference…thank you for highlighting this…sometimes I can't picture the difference until i actually see it.
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

  2. Stumbling across your blog has led to a bit of an addiction on my end. I came first when I saw your curtain rod finales at a linky party. And I love this project too. I'm so happy to be following along!

    Amy {aprons & ambition}

  3. Looks great! A little change that makes the whole area pop! I would love it if you would come link up with Busy Monday (open Monday through Thursdays) at A Pinch of Joy, a linky party for ideas that make life better, easier and more fun!

  4. I love it! Now it pops & I love the print too! I would LOVE for you to link this up to My Favorite Things Party going on all week! Stopping by from the Tip Me Tuesday Party. I hope you will stop by & link up, oh & I am your newest follower!
    Much love,
    Iffy
    StayAtHomeNation.blogspot.com

  5. Love! I just posted a mod-podge letter on Feathered Nest Friday, too! Mine's on canvas. Of course, I love your fabric and have not used Mod Podge much ever before…glad to know I can use cute fabric, too!!
    Amanda

  6. I love this! The different fabric changes the look up a lot. What a great idea :).

    I found you through freckled laundry, btw! I'm a new follower and I love your blog!

  7. Hi, I'm visiting from Amanda's linky party. I love this idea! I have a few letters at home that are just painted but still look pretty blah, this seems like a great idea to try on them! Beautiful job!

  8. Ha ha I used to love those games in the Highlights magazines, reading them in the orthodontists office! ;)
    The M stands out much better now- love the “after”! Thanks for sharing w/ us!
    XOXO

  9. Ashley, I posted somewhere…maybe on your about me page. Anyway, got emotional thinking of the sacrifices you and your family have gone through..that I totally forgot to comment on your M. I love the new look and it pops perfectly on that top ledge. Thanks again, Helen

  10. I really love the fabric and wondered if you wouldn't mind sharing the design. The colors are just what I need to pull a couple newly remodeled rooms together.
    Thanks

  11. I did my own fabric letter today using your instructions and it turned out great! Thanks for the wonderful idea!

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