Letters for the kitchen are all the rave. From spelling out COFFEE, TEA (which work in a child's room as well. My daughter's room is so girly, it was perfect for her love of tea parties) to EAT, as seen on the show Cougar Town. I love this idea! However, these all can be quite pricey and why not DIY for a fraction of the price!
I love these letters from Anthropologie but don't love the price. Here's an alternative to the Anthropologie Zinc letter.
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I purchased these cardboard letter for only $2.49 each at my local craft store. Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Joanne's to name a few.
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I wanted to give the letters an industrial feel just like the Zinc letters from Anthropologie. I searched the isles and come upon these ones. The bulkiness is just what I was looking for. I bought metallic spray paint for under $4 and painted each letter. Then to give it more of an uneven metal look, I applied an acrylic paint in a dark grey with a sponge brush. Just lightly applying a few layers at a time to give it a raised finish.
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To finish of the look, I sprayed the paint heavily in several areas. All together I paid just over $10 with paint and material. Such a steal compared to the zinc letters found at Anthropologie which cost $18 a letter!
These make great gifts and add a personal touch to one's home. I know I love getting homemade gifts so I hope my friend likes her gift for her new home!
