This certainly will be something that you can purchase from us here at inkblot paper designs, but I just couldn’t resist sharing the Do-It-Yourself steps.
So without further ado….I give you inkblot’s first DIY
project: A Wedding Monogram/Letter Sign-in Board.
Supplies:
Pencil
Newsprint Paper or Other form of Scrap Paper
Scissors
White Poster Board
Black Poster Board
X-Acto Knife
Cutting Mat
Frame
Metal Ruler (optional)
Step One:
Freehand draw or trace a desired letter on the
newsprint/scrap paper in the size you would like the finished letter to be. I chose a poster-sized letter to fit in
a 24” x 36” frame.
Helpful hint: if you have an LCD Projector, you can project
any font from your computer onto the paper and trace the letter. Make sure to select a font that will
allow plenty of space for people to sign.
Bold serif or sans serif typefaces work well for this.
Step Two:
Cut letter out of newsprint/scrap paper.
Step Three:
Tape the newsprint letter to black poster board
Step Four:
Use an X-Acto knife to cut around the Letter through the
Black Poster board. (Discard newsprint & black poster board letters)
Helpful Hint:
If you are cutting out a letter with a straight edge, use a metal edged
ruler to guide the X-acto knife. This will create a nice finished edge. Also make sure you have a cutting mat under the poster board,
you don’t want to ruin your table, counter floor, etc.
Step Five:
Layer the black poster board (with letter opening) over
white poster board & place in frame (without glass).
Step Six:
Select your desired color of pen and have your guests sign
on the white poster board inside the black cut out letter.
Helpful Hint: Make sure to select a color that will fit with
your home décor, not just your wedding colors, that way, when it is time to
hang your letter, there will not be any clashing of colors. Sometimes a nice neutral gold, silver
or black is a good choice. These
colors will always match your décor and changing tastes through the years.
Step Seven:
After the big day and the letter is completely filled with
signatures and well wishes, remove the black poster board, cover the letter
with glass and hang the framed letter on your wall or add to your bookshelf.
Voila! A wedding memory that fits in perfectly with most any
room style.
Happy crafting everyone & enjoy!
