create // anthro inspired letters

I've been obsessed with those zinc letters from Anthro ever since I laid my pretty little brown eyes on them. But at almost $20 bucks a pop, they are a bit out of my price range.

I really wanted to fill in an empty space above our stove, and with family coming into town this week, I made my way to the craft store for some supplies and I made my own.

Want to make them yourself? Here's what you need to do.... it's EASY!

You'll need:
// black acrylic paint
// metallic (or pearl) paint (i like martha stewart)
// paper mache letters
// sponge brushes

First, paint the letters all black and let them dry completely. Then brush on the metallic paint using long stokes. The silver coat will give the letters a textured look and the matte finish.  Let them dry and hang wherever you want! (They're so lightweight, I just used a little masking tape!)

And there ya have it! I L-O-V-E them! They really help to update this outdated kitchen! (one of the downfalls to renting! :-/)
Now I want to make a J and an ampersand for my office!

What do you think? Would you DIY them? Or do you prefer the originals?


And yes, I know there are lots of tutorials floating around Pinterest, but I wanted to share another one! Hope you don't mind! ;)