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August 28, 2013 · 31 Comments

Alphabet DIY Wall Art

Craft Basics· Home Decor· Paper Mache· Wall Art

Looking for an inexpensive way to decorate a large section of a bare wall? Paper mache letters are not only inexpensive but super easy to work with and light enough to hang up. Plus, who doesn’t love to see the alphabet up on a wall?! Let’s get started on this super cute piece of DIY wall art!

Alphabet-DIY-wall-art-crafts-unleashedSupplies needed to make your own alphabet DIY wall art:

  • 8″ Paper Mache Letters (all except for “O”)
  • Paper Mache Heart (edges trimmed)
  • Spray Gesso or White Spray Paint
  • High Temp Glue Gun/Sticks
  • Saw Tooth Hangers (optional)

First things first, you’re going to want to lay out all the letters and move them around until you’re happy with how they look. Take a picture so you can reference the layout after spray painting the letters.

alphabetwallart01smI spray painted my letters (except for the I, heart, and u) with Gesso Spray because it’s what I happened to have on hand. I really liked how matte it turned out!

alphabetwallart02smAfter the paint has dried, all that’s left to do is connect the letters together with a high temp hot glue gun. You’re going to want to do row by row, very patiently. Push the letters together the entire time that the glue is drying in order to get a solid connection. Using a high temp glue gun will give you a little more time to make sure the letters are in the right place (as opposed to a low temp glue gun that solidifies quicker).

alphabetwallart03smAdd another layer of security by gluing the back of the letters together as well.

alphabetwallart04smWait until the letters are completely done before moving anything! You wouldn’t want to have pieces falling apart as you try and hang your DIY wall art! I chose to just lean it up against the wall, but you could always glue some saw tooth hangers to the back if you want it completely on the wall.

alphabetwallart07smOne more hint…make sure all the letters are facing the right direction before you glue them in place! ;D Hope you enjoyed this DIY wall art tutorial and it helps fill that empty space on your wall in a super cute and super reasonable way!

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Vanessa

Vanessa is a self proclaimed sleep deprived mother of two adorable boys and when she has a little time to spare, she makes things and posts about them on her craft blog, Tried & True. If she’s not cooking, sewing, gluing or making, she would probably go crazy. Join her on her crafty adventure at Tried & True.

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Comments

  1. Tori Chladek says

    August 19, 2016 at 8:20 am

    Where do you get the heart from ?

    Reply
    • Sarah {Crafts Unleashed Editor} says

      August 22, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      Tori, you can purchase the heart here: https://www.consumercrafts.com/store/details/catalog/basics-paper-mache-boxes/2871-70
      All supplies are linked in the supply list at the beginning of each project post.

      Reply
  2. Melania says

    August 24, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    Awesome idea! I just did this for my son’s nursery.. but I’m scared it will fall apart.. what do you recommend for helping stabilize it? I’ve gone crazy with the glue gun lol

    Reply
  3. Tracy @ The UnCoordinated Mommy says

    March 1, 2015 at 11:56 am

    This is adorable!! I have the perfect place in our playroom to put this!!

    Reply
  4. Erin says

    January 15, 2014 at 11:06 am

    This is so perfect!!! I love the white but am thinking I might try a mix of pastels to match a bedroom. Seriously love it.

    Reply
  5. Melissa @ Fawn Over Baby says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    I LOVE THIS!!! We just moved into our new home and I am looking for something to fill a wall space in my daughter’s nursery! Thank you for sharing!! Would you mind if I share my attempt of your tutorial on my blog w/ link backs to you?

    Reply
  6. kim says

    December 31, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    super cute, but not digging the backwards J too much…Think I am ocd in some ways lol Really cute idea though and would make a great Valentines day gifts

    Reply
  7. Joni Preston says

    October 25, 2013 at 9:45 am

    how big was the final project?

    Reply
  8. Sarah says

    September 28, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    how many cans of paint did you have to use to cover it all?

    Reply
    • Vanessa says

      September 30, 2013 at 11:49 am

      I had one can of paint and it barely covered the whole thing. I would highly suggest two!

      Reply
  9. Lisa says

    September 7, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Love this! You could also put a family photo in the heart, that might be cute

    Reply
  10. jesica says

    August 30, 2013 at 11:07 am

    lo quiero hacer pero donde puedo conseguir el molde de las letras ‘

    Reply
    • Sarah {Crafts Unleashed Editor} says

      August 30, 2013 at 11:20 am

      Hi Jesica, the letters are available here: http://www.consumercrafts.com/store/browse/catalog/basics-paper-mache-letters/1/40?o=0&ss=ProductType%2C8%20Inch%20Letters

      Reply
      • jesica says

        September 7, 2013 at 6:01 pm

        ahhh si pero yo soy de argentina y aca no se venden asi hechas ,, bueno ya vere de donde saco el molde para fabricarlas gracais igual

        Reply
  11. Marian says

    August 30, 2013 at 2:28 am

    ¡Bonita idea! Me ha gustado mucho

    Reply
  12. Marian says

    August 30, 2013 at 2:26 am

    So cute!!

    Reply
  13. Shelly B says

    August 29, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    Very cute! even the “J”….barely even noticed it!

    Reply
  14. Cathy Pascual says

    August 28, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Love how this looks!

    Reply
  15. rena says

    August 28, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    This is too cute. You are so creative.

    Reply
  16. Shaunte says

    August 28, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    Wow! This is awesome! I love it.

    Reply
  17. Kelly says

    August 28, 2013 at 11:42 am

    LOVE THIS!!! Turned out fantastic. xo

    Reply
  18. Amy says

    August 28, 2013 at 10:48 am

    This is really a great idea. It would be great in the family room as well as the bedroom.

    Reply
  19. Morena says

    August 28, 2013 at 10:40 am

    Vanessa, this is adorable!! Great idea!

    Reply

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