DIY

I am not too big into DIY projects...at least at this point in my life. But I do like to dabble in them from time to time. Of course, I do scrapbook but that is different!

While waiting for Adam to arrive I did make a star name display for his room. I found all of the materials at Michael's and spent until $10. The scrapbooking paper is Bo Bunny and it's from Archivers. The print on the paper was the inspiration for the alien/space/star theme of his room. I also decorated a frame for his dresser with the same red paint and characters from the scrapbooking paper.

To make the star name display I:
* painted the stars red
* painted the edges of the letters blue
* glue scrapbooking paper to letters, using mod podge, and then cut around letter shape with an exacto knife.
* went back when dry to touch up blue paint on sides of letters
* glued letters to stars with wood glue
* let dry and then mounted to the wall using photo frame holders (since they are so light weight)

We placed this star name display on the wall by Adam's crib. He enjoyed looking at it and the colors contrast nicely against his wall.