Winter Edition Pinterest Challenge #DIY : Re-post

Well, it’s that time again!! actually, Wednesday was that time again, but as per usual me, I am behind.. Whatev. Sherry and John tweeted me to re-assure me I had until Tuesday to “link up” .  okay, okay  “Technically”, they did tweet me, however, it came after a tweet that I sent stating that I was behind…(Twitter makes everyone friends :)..anyway, if you don’t know what I am talking about..I’m talking about the Pinterest Challenge: Winter addition that Young House Love, Katie Bower, Hi Sugar Plum, and

The Great Indoors, are hosting.

I have actually done a few Pinterest inspired DIY projects since the last challenge, like this mirror out of Paint sticks, and the stencil that I started..(see the post below this and enter to win, it closes Sunday), but this time I wanted to pick a small project that was not going to take a lot of time. I decided to do a studded Letter. I used Silver Nickel thumb tacks to create the look.

Materials Used:

Floral Foam ( $4 with Michaels Coupon)
Blue Paint ( already had)
400 Nickel Thumbtacks ( $4 )
Total: $8

I started with the Floral foam, from Michael’s

I decided to paint the background a dark blue, so if there were spaces between tacks
it would’nt be as noticeable..I had a little help with that part  🙂

THIS was my inspiration by the way..originally pinned from The Glitter Guide.

And here is my final result! I am actually pretty happy with it :)( after looking at the pictures though, I am going to continue the tacks on the sides)
 My plan is to put it on the new shelves that will be hung above my new desk, after I complete my new stencil wall…sooo, sometime in the summer I should have a great picture of it placed exactly where I want it  haha!! Love looking at all of your “challenge” projects!!

Enjoy your weekend!!!
~k