DIY Cork Typography

I am so happy to be here sharing a fun DIY project where you can embrace your awesomeness rather easily. I have a major weakness for wall typography and calligraphy. Someday, I will learn all about calligraphy and try my hand at creating some handmade signs for our home. In the meantime, I thought I would give this DIY cork typography project a go and you can too!

Ready to embrace your awesomeness?

Supplies you will need:

Cork letters-purchased from Michael’s

Old frame

Paint

Glue

Scrap plywood backing

Start with an old frame. You can find them in your basement or at a local thrift store. Clean it up and then paint it in your choice of color. Here, I used Annie Sloan Old White and distressed it once dry.

I then cut and nailed a piece of thin plywood for the back. I cut it larger than the opening to create a “shadow box” for the cork letters to fit into the recessed area under the frame lip.

I then painted the back with Annie Sloan Provence.

Decide on your saying or quote. I chose ’embrace your awesomeness’. Start playing with the word pattern and place random letters on all sides. This will look very similar to the hidden word puzzle books we have all worked on. The chunky cork letters resemble typography as well.

Once you have the letters placed where you like, glue them down. I used Elmer’s wood glue. Let dry.

You  are now ready to use your new DIY cork typography piece. Place the frame on a mantel, in a wall collage or on an easel.

I hope I inspired you to embrace your awesomeness and try this DIY cork typography project. The cork letters are so fun and bring depth and texture to the piece.

If you are interested in more creative ideas, check out a few more DIY projects.

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