Cut a square to go over the letter.
Brush the glue over the top and sides.
You’ll have to cut the paper to fit down inside the letter. And then start smoothing down the tissue paper trying to get it all down snugly without any edges sticking up adding more glue as you go. Wrap it around the backside if you need to, it won’t show. I had to go back and add a little more tissue paper to the insides and a couple of corners, but that’s the beauty of this thin paper, you can layer it and it doesn’t show. Try not to touch it too much cause it tends to pull up where your fingers touch. It will have a few wrinkles, but that’s just fine. Let it dry well….
And then find someplace to sit or hang it. This one has hangers, so it may end up on the wall somewhere.
I added it to my office nook wall along with my big “R”. Just thought you’d enjoy this little project with me!
Don’t forget our PARTY this Thursday. The “share your favorite yardsale/thrifting find” PARTY. I’ll post late Wednesday, so that you all can get linked up through Mr. Linky. Click here for all the details! Can’t wait to see all of YOUR finds too.
Rhoda,
I really like this. Looks very snazzy with the leopard. That tissue paper idea is a good one because scrap book paper would probably be a bit thick. Thanks for that tip!
And congrats on your article in the paper. Way to go, girl! Enjoyed reading it all. Thank you for sharing with us.
Still having computer problems which translates into being online sporadically, but looking forward to seeing what everyone posts for their favorite finds. Maybe at some point, you’ll do it again when I have my computer situation solved. In the mean time, can’t wait till Thursday! 🙂
All the best,
Sheila
It looks great. I’ll see you Thursday.
The ‘M’ looks great. I love those pictures of your office space. Wonderful yard sale article, too!
I’m having a giveaway, stop over if you’d like…
I have been enjoying this blog. I especially love your laundry room!
I have to comment on this post because I am in the business of making letters pretty:
http://www.wispofwhimsy.ca/search/label/Painted%20ALPHABET%20LETTERS
Johannah
Lady, you are just too talented!!!
I love the way it looks all done. I’d have never thought to do it.
I do love to decoupage though! It’s been quite a while since I’ve done any, but maybe I’ll find something to do soon…
I recently bought toile tissue paper with the intent on decopauging something. I just haven’t decided on what yet. lol I love the M. I’m partial to that letter. :o) I think I’ll be joining you on Thursday… do you need advance notice or do I just link up to you on that day?
I love what you did…Don’t you just love decoupage! I think you get so much for so little! Jen R
I just did this this past week too! I didn’t get into decoupage either in the 70’s because well…I wasn’t born until the 80’s. ;o)
Anyway, I did letters for my daughters room. I used scrapbook paper and it worked out great.
I’m going to do a project week next week on my blog and I’ll feature that one day.
And…my table is done, I’m going to feature that one day too.
I love your blog!
Rhoda,
That looks great. I haven’t decoupaged anything in years! I’ll have to be on the lookout for something to put the leopard print on.
Your tutorial and directions are awesome!
Thanks for dropping by today and for your sweet comments about my house. I’m getting alot done on the inside thanks to all the wonderful ideas I’m getting on all these blogs! Looking forward to posting my link on Thursday.
Have a great day,
Diane
Dont you just love that stuff!!!.Yours came out great! I always have some mod podge oh hand. YOu just never know when you need to deco something…. Taks care! Susie h!
Love it! Very Cute and simple, I may do this with my 14 year old who wants some zebra print in her room. Just a little, but not to much. 🙂
Great idea! I haven’t been into decoupage much but it looks like I really ought to give it a try!
While reading the paper Sunday morning Mark asked if I wanted part of it. I sleepily said no, then, HEY! I KNOW WHO THIS IS!
It is so good when you can do what you love! You are very talented.
I started a little set of desk top drawers that I need to finish. I decoupaged the drawer fronts before painting the rest — a bit out of order. We’ll see how it turns out.
Looks great Rhoda. I used to decoupage quite a bit. During the early 70’s I belonged to an extension club and demonstrated decoupage a few times. I have mod podge in my goodies. Perhaps I’ll do something, with it.
The letter looks ab fab! I also love leopard print, and have to find that tissue paper!
Congratulations on the newspaper feature also–it was a great article!
Blessings,
Stacey
I love it, Rhoda. I especially love all intricate instructions you gave. I always need more explanation than most. Thank you!
This looks so good! I have never tried decoupaging but you have definitely sparked an interest. I must try this! I, too, love the detailed instructions.
Sue
Your M turned out very cute. Thanks for sharing the idea. It looks great on your wall.
Oh I like it! And, of course, your office is the best!
It was so cool is be featured in your local paper! You should hold classes. ((hugs)) Rosie