Welcome to Craft Week guys! The Always Crafty Workshop this past weekend was such an amazing success that I decided to share tutorials for all of the crafts we did. So each day this week, I'll post the how-to's and end the week with a sweet giveaway. Sound good? Things to keep in mind 1) I didn't pretend to hide the fact that I bite my nails to death, please ignore them if you possibly can and 2) My hot piece of a husband took all these pictures during weekend toddler naptimes when he could have been laying on the couch watching golf. Crafts come first in this house. Thanks John. So first, let's take sneaky pete look at the workshop via my pal Bethany's Instagram...
Sp first up is the moss monogram wreath. This is a Pottery Barn knock-off that looks super fanc but is ridiculously easy. Get your supplies: Rolled Moss ($16.99 for 48" at Jo-Ann Fabric) 12" Paper Mache Letter ($4.49 at Jo-Ann), Scissors and Hot Glue.
Lay your letter face down on the back of the moss and begin by gluing moss to the side of the letter.
The glue will seep through the moss, so press lightly and repeatedly. Hot glue never really hurts me but maybe I've burnt my fingertips off by now, so who knows? You can use a popsicle stick to press the moss against the glue if you're a wuss.
Continue to the other side of the letter and glue. Then work your way around the top and bottom, cutting and trimming as you go.
When you get to weird angles or curves, you have to get crafty. Figure out which cut would cover the most edge and go with it.
If you mess up, it doesn't matter. Moss is very forgiving.
Use your trimmed off scraps to cut pieces to fit into your blank spots.
Go around your letter and trim off all excess moss. I obviously didn't cover the back of the letter. That's what you call a waste of moss.
Make sure you go back and glue any loose pieces.
Here are more pics of this M in action. It's mostly cutting, gluing, trimming.
Make sure you flip your letter over in case there are any loose flaps. Loose flaps are no good.
ta-da! You're done!
String a ribbon up on this baby and get it on your front door asap!
Check out our other projects here: Fabric Flower Garlands & Chicken Wire Frames, Mason Jar Sewing Kits and Hand Stamped Napkins plus a Giveaway!
11 comments:
Thats my moss, punk.
Love the moss. Why are you so good at getting things done??? I'm jealous.
Oooh, I super love this! And I almost think I could manage one. Maybe. Can't wait to see what other goodies you have for us this week!
I had planned to give mine to my mother but given that she is ungrateful about my crafting endevors AND I have a hot glue rash on 75% of my hands I may just be keeping it.
Thanks for the tutorial! I've had my W and my moss for a while and you made it look way easier than I thought it would be. P.S. Gabe totally needs a gnome riding a dachshund tee : ). Love that shop!
Thanks for the tutorial! I've had my W and my moss for a while and you made it look way easier than I thought it would be. P.S. Gabe totally needs a gnome riding a dachshund tee : ). Love that shop!
Sorry, I was so excited about the tutorial I had to post twice :)
This turned out really well! I like the idea of the moss. I may have a ginormo W in my master bedroom that has been there since, oh, I don't know, last August. Maybe I should do something with it?
Naw....
This looks awesome! I've been dying to try it. Maybe one day!
Thank you so much for this thorough tutorial! And for giving us all the info for the sponsors, I absolutely adore all of the party supplies from confetti sunshine =) looking forward to your next tutorial!
I love this one. I need to track down the sheet moss, I've only been finding piece moss at my craft store. I've been wanting to make a C for Caroline's bedroom, so it's great to have instructions.
And if you DO make it up to Boston this summer, def let me know. We will absolutely hang out.
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