Faux metal letters

To begin this project you will need the following items:
1. Wooden letters (I got mine at Hobby Lobby but you can find them at any craft store)
2. Textured Wallpaper (Lowes, Home depot, any wallpaper store)
3.Mod Podge
4. Metallic spray paint ( I used Krylon Premium Metallic in Sterling Silver)
5. Sand paper
6. Paint brush

STEP ONE
Take your textured wallpaper and turn it so the textured side is facing down. Now turn your letter upside down on top of the wallpaper. Take a pencil and lightly trace the letter. When you are satisfied with the outline of your letter, cut it out.












STEP TWO
Take your wooden letter (right side up) and paint on the Mod Podge. Firmly place you wallpaper onto the sticky surface. When you are finished with this step, flip it upside down and press it firmly onto a flat surface. Allow fifteen to twenty minutes for it to dry (can take longer depending on the amount of mod podge applied)

STEP THREE
When your letter is dry, take your sandpaper and sand off any edged that are outside of the line of your letter. **Make sure you get all excess paper off before starting next step. Next, take your spray paint and lightly coat the textured letter with the paint. Making sure it is even. Allow 20-30 minutes of dry time and your letter will be complete!

Minky

A few weeks ago I decided to take on the daunting task of sewing a blanket out of Minky fabric for my little cutie. Honestly, It was one of the harder sewing projects I've ever done. So, here are MY 10 tips to making Minky projects easier.
1. Fabric.com is an awesome site to find any type of minky you are looking for.
2. Cut your material outside. The fibers get everywhere when cutting this type of fabric.
3. Minky fabric stretches with the width, not the length.
4. Pinning will be your best friend. The extra time is well worth it in the end
5. I like to hand stitch the fabric together before I use my sewing machine. (*This step is just my personal choice, not necessarily a necessity.)
6.Put felt in between the two pieces of Minky for better grip and less sliding.
7. Measure, re-measure, and measure again. Make sure you are not pulling the sides. Measure and make sure everything stays even.
8. DO NOT IRON DIRECTLY ON FABRIC!! I learned this one the hard way. Put a towel over the minky or it will melt.
9. Minky is very soft and beautiful on baby blankets but, keep in mind that it is not flame resistant/retardant.
10. Go slow. Sewing minky is a process. It takes time, but the end result can be SO worth it.