I am so excited to have been putting our bedroom together in this house. I’ve kind of always let this room go, as nothing was really clicking for how I wanted it. I now know what I want and the pieces are just coming together. When it’s all done I’ll share everything, but for now I’ll begin with a simple little diy.
I teamed up with Laura of Say It On The Wall again to create these scrabble tile wall decor. I’m really “happy” with how it turned out.
You will need:
-4.5″x 4.5″ wood pieces (I got mine from Hobby Lobby)
-Vinyl lettering of choice (you can purchase this exact “happy” set from Laura or buy the letters you need here and she’s offering 40% to all of you for the next two weeks these! Just use the code HAPPY40 when you check out)
-Sand paper (the edges on the wood was pretty rough)
-Something like a credit card, dough cutter, etc. to help smooth down the letters (I used a plastic dough cutter)
You simply peel off the back paper, making sure the letter/number stays in place.
Then place it on the wood square and smooth it down real good (this is where the lovely “colored in crayon by my daughter” dough cutter came in handy ;). Try to place each letter at the same place on the wood squares so they don’t look off. Then use the sand paper to sand around the edges. I stuck these on the wall using adhesive wall strips.
Enjoy your weekend!
-Jess
These are awesome!!! Great idea
I love this! What a great idea!
I totally want to do something like this for my bedroom now! We’ve been holding off on decorating because I couldn’t find something I really liked, but this – I REALLY like this 🙂
Love it…what a great idea!
awww these make me so happy!!! so cute!
Good DIY, and what a great reminder every day. 🙂
I love the sweet simplicity. Where, oh, where did you acquire the darling portraits? Or at least the frames? I’ve been deliberating about what to with the area above our bed (as my gallery wall was a fail, or at least, a disappointment). This You & Me art from http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2012/03/29/you-me-custom-artwork-tutorial/ was in the running, but I really, really like your pictures with the scrabble tiles. Hmm, so many possibilities.
Oh my goodness! I was a bit nervous about the portraits because I actually did them myself! lol I haven’t really ever painted, but I couldn’t find prints I liked and decided to give it a try myself. I like how it turned out for the most part, but see a few things I want to change and improve on them. The frames were from Target. I’m also thinking of adding some sort of garland over it. We’ll see 🙂 That is an awesome wall art that you thinking of too! I have found it very hard to decorate our bedroom and am very picky about it 🙂
Well, they look great! When I first saw them, I thought, “Hmm, maybe I could paint something similar.” Although I wasn’t sure I’d like the finished product as much as I like yours. However, I think I’ve talked myself into it. Thanks for the encouragement!
just found your blog, what a fun idea!!!
Love your pillows,they have such great colors. where did you find them?
I had bought them from an Anthropologie store about 2.5 years ago. It was a really great deal and I knew I would find a place for them eventually 🙂 It all came together when I spotted the comforter at Target. I knew the pillows would go with it and I’m so happy they did.
So, so cute! I love Scrabble. Can’t wait to do some lettering-type DIY projects when we move into our new house and I can really decorate again!
You have a lovely blog!
Zepequeña.
Love this!! I’ve only been able to find 4.5″ craft wood squares online (from the same company as the one you recommended). Was it definitely 5″ you purchased?
http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/4-1/2-x-4-1/2-craft-wood-894949/?OrderItemId=29922454
I’d like to do this but obviously want to make sure the vinyl letters fit before buying it all.
Thanks!
You are right! Good catch! I just went and measured them and they are 4.5″. I just changed it in the instructions. Sorry about that 🙂 Happy crafting!