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Blooming Moss Monogram Letters

April 17, 2014 By Tanya 29 Comments

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Hey there! How are you friend?

I hope you have had a wonderful week, and are perhaps gearing up to get your DIY on this weekend.
No matter how crazy (or wonderful) the spring weather may be where you are, we can all use a little
something pretty in our day.  I love flowers, real ones are of course are my favorite.  But I will take a
great faux version too.  I know some folks have an aversion to them, but I happen to like how easy &
low maintenance they are (I know, just dusting, but still!)

 
And, the flowers can be changed with the seasons, or other elements used too.  Or keep them super
mossy & fab and just use the moss and grass cord.  Oh your wheels are spinning now aren’t they?
That’s exactly what I thought when I picked up a stack of letters on sale at JoAnn’s, just waiting for
a little hot glue and inspiration to strike!
 
Here is what I used to make these Blooming Moss Monogram Letters:
  • Paper mache letters
  • Sharp knife or straight edge to cut letter front
  • Dried crafting moss (I found mine at Dollar Tree and use 1 1/2 bags)
  • Grass textured rope ($5.99 for 72 inches at JoAnn’s)
  • Variety of flowers to use in colors of your choice
  • Hot glue
  • Wire snips
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I began by dragging out my giant bin full of floral goodies and dug thru it to find a few blooms to use.
Next, I used a sharp knife to remove the front only of each letter, and working one section at a time,
added hot glue inside the letter, then pressed in a section of moss to secure.  Once every letter was
done, I cut 1 yard pieces of the grass rope and wound the rope around each letter, securing the ends
on the back with hot glue.  I used a wire snip (you can also use the base of needle-nosed pliers  if they
have a wire cutter on them) to cut the stem down on each flower, securing in place with hot glue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voila! All done and ready to set them on a shelf, or hang on a wall for some pretty pizzaz anywhere.
A small piece of string tied in a loop and glued to the back of each letter works well for a hanger.
Wouldn’t these be perfect for a wedding gift, Mother’s Day gift or for a handmade housewarming
present? So many ideas, I may need to get more letters!

 
 
 
 
 
Thank you as always for reading friends, I have missed you the past couple weeks as I have been spending
a lot of time with family & sorting thru how we feel about losing our Mom earlier this month.  I have ok
days, and days that are not-so-ok.  prom gown. But I am just letting myself feel what I feel and do the things that make
me feel like life is normal.  Working and writing make me feel good, and while I miss my Mom terribly, I
know she is whole again, has no health issues & is with the the One who heals & restores.
 
I have faith that our broken hearts are healing, and I have been so comforted and blessed by the many
friends who have shared their hearts & lifted us up in prayer.
 
We are ok, we are taking every day as it comes.  That’s all we really have anyways right?
Thank you again for your messages, thoughts and support.  You are a blessing to me!
 
 
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  1. Donna says

    April 18, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Love you sweet Tanya.

    Reply
  2. Katie @ The Casual Craftlete says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    Tonya, I love love love this! It is so gorgeous. Pinned! I am soo sorry for your loss. I will definitely keep you in my prayers.

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      April 27, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Thank you Katie, I appreciate it so much ((hugs))

      xo, Tanya

      Reply
  3. Christine says

    April 20, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    That is gorgeous and hands the cleverest thing I have seen in a long time….I PIN’d it….Great job!

    Reply
  4. Bethany Aten (The Pinterest Mom) says

    April 21, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Love this idea!

    Reply
  5. Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says

    April 22, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Tanya, I LOVE this it’s so pretty and springy and well, I love anything moss related 🙂 Thanks for sharing at The Makers! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      April 27, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Thank you Katie, it just makes me happy to look at, and moss is just so pretty! Have a wonderful week friend-

      xo, Tanya

      Reply
  6. Madison | Wetherills Say I Do says

    April 24, 2014 at 9:37 am

    Wow, I absolutely love this! Might have to try this this weekend! Love!

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      April 27, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Thank you Madison, you put a big smile on my face with your sweet message! Have a great week ((hugs))

      xo, Tanya

      Reply
  7. Bre @ Average But Inspired says

    April 24, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Hi, Tanya. I just love your letters. They’re beautiful, springy and fresh. Pinning and Google+’ing (is that a verb?). Have a great day! – Bre @ Average But Inspired

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      April 27, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Bre,

      It’s totally a verb! Thank you for sharing them I really appreciate it, have a great week!!

      xo, Tanya

      Reply
  8. Amy W says

    April 24, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I love this. I made something similar but didn’t have the flower blossoms… great addition! Thanks for sharing at our link it or lump it party!

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      April 27, 2014 at 9:33 am

      I LOVE your work Amy, thank you friend!

      xo, Tanya

      Reply
  9. Katelyn says

    April 25, 2014 at 7:29 am

    This is wonderful Tanya! It’s so beautiful, especially when “BLOOM” is all together! Thanks for linking up to Link’n Blogs 🙂

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      April 27, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Katelyn,

      Thank you friend, I keep moving them around, I may need to spell something else out soon because they look good wherever I put them! Have a wonderful week ((hugs))

      xo, Tanya

      Reply
  10. Sonnet @ SohoSonnet Creative Living says

    April 26, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    Tanya these are GORGEOUS! I am featuring them on Link It Or Lump It tomorrow. Have a great week!

    Reply
    • Tanya says

      April 27, 2014 at 9:26 am

      Thank you Sonnet!! Have a wonderful week too 🙂

      xo, Tanya

      Reply
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