The typography trend is still going strong and I wanted to add a bit of fun to my buffet.
I had looked for inspiration on Pinterest and found some really darling designs.
This wall hanging was created from wooden letters by Then She Made.
Uncommon made clever yarn wrapped letters.
I adore the delightful details A Diamond in the Stuff added.
There were several white pumpkins embellished with “BOO”. My favorite design was done by my good friend Yvonne.
But for all my searching there were very few letters in non traditional neutral colors. So I decided to give it a go. I began with paper mache letters found at Hobby Lobby.
Before I started painting I traced the letter onto the backside of the scrapbook paper. It was a heavy card stock weight. The letters were spray painted with a light coating of Krylon semi~gloss white. Once they were dry I hand painted the sides and interiors of the letters with Folkart Metallic Champagne acrylic paint. I then added a light coating of Mod Podge onto the letter and carefully placed the hand cut cardstock paper in place.
Once the letter was dry there were a few edges of the cardstock that needed to be cleaned up. I used an hobby/utility/exacto knife I purchased ages ago at Hobby Lobby.
A generous amount of Elmer’s glue was added to the sides and interiors of the letters. Then a heaping amount of platinum colored German glass glitter was sprinkled over the glue. Once dry I added a seam binding bow, a bit of raffia and a button to the “B” with a bit of hot glue.
On a side note, I selected two different designs of cardstock for the front and back. One shade was more of a white palette and the other a darker cream so I could change the look on a whim.
For now I am enjoying the creamier letters. But after Halloween I plan on hosting a garage sale and I might use the white letters in another configuration: OBO (or best offer 🙂
Boo to you!
Laura
*L*O*V*E* the sparkly “BOO” letters! 😀
How fun – your boo letters look great!
Ohhhhhhhhhh I love love love what you did with yours!! GORGEOUS! :):):):):):):):):):):)
Boo-tiful!
I admire your art/patience/flair with glitter;it is my nemesis.
🙂
~april
You know, Laura, you're making me feel real inadequate here, lol. Those are wonderful!!! And I absolutely adore glittery items. 🙂
BOOtiful! Laura!
I have been following you for a year.You have inspired me on so many levels. It has been a TREAT partying with you this month!
Your comments at 34th Street always make me smile!
~Lynne
[w/L]
Laura,
Only you could create a “BOO” with such elegance and finesse! These letters are beautiful and sophisticated. I suggest adding a Y and another B, as in BYOB! {Insert wicked laugh}
Your Friend,
Deborah
Cute “boo”! I love the glittered edges. Halloween decor that is fun is right up this girl's ally. No spooky stuff here!
Happy Halloween!
You are something else…always creating and coming up with the best ideas. Love all your lovelies.
Donna
Aren't you clever!
We don't have Hobby Lobby here, that I see so many bloggers use. I'll have a look at Michael's, because I'd love to have something like yours.
So cute and creative! I love how its Halloween decor but still pretty and glittery!
That is absolutely gorgeous! I love it!!!
Thank you so much Laura for featuring our “BOO” yarn letters!! I love your as well..may need to make those for Christmas!! 😉
Very cute! Love the whimsy!…Christine
Your letters are adorable. I like the glitter that you added. I am using the banner from Moselle for a Halloween party too. I love your style. 🙂
Hi lovely lady.
This is adorable you have some great Ideas sweet lady. I love them all !!! I would also like to thank you for your sweet comments on my Halloween Tablescape. I see Im one of your old followers. I hope you have a great weekend coming up.
XXOO Diane
I love that green BOO with the bats flying…
I have a soft spot for letters and never thought of crafting my own.
Girl, you're a priceless source of inspiration and knowledge :Ibowtoyou:
Laura, your decorations are fantastic! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Halloween!
cheers, Andrea
Nothing scary about those Boo's – just cuteness! Looks great on your buffet!
xo Cathy
I lOve it Laura! You did such a cute job! Happy Halloween.
Hi Laura, you have some beautiful/spooky things going on here! I made some glittered BOO letters that I hung on an antique mirror that I am in love with. Thank you for stopping by my enchanted oven and I will be a frequent visitor here!
Hugs,
Lisa
Very cute Halloween craft ideas! I've been dying for a Hobby Lobby near where I live and we finally got one! Yay! Can't wait to check it out!
Thanks for sharing and also for stopping by to visit my blog:)
I love the white glittery one. And also the white pumpkin one. I guess I am loving the white.
Thanks for showing how to achieve this Laura. I've got my thinking cap on now… Ann
Sweetie, those are the most charmin' 'BOOS' I've ever seen!
God bless and have an amazin' day!!! :o)
They are very pretty! They had just a little sparkle!
Way to stinkin' cute! 🙂
~Liz
Wow I am so impressed – great job!
-Shelley
I have enjoyed scrolling all the way down to see all the cute things you have been making! Great job!
Katherine
It looks great! Imagine the other ways in which you can use sparkly letters. The mind reels!
This looks really great! I especially love the one with the paper!