On the ninth day of Potter, my true love sent to me ....
Mod Podge Letters!
photo editing by sweetpinkpixie Thing's you'll need:
pages of text from a book or print offs of your favorite Harry Potter related items, spells, pictures, etc. OR anything of your choice
paper mod podge (can be found at any craft store)
a bowl of water
a sponge brush
wooden letters (can be found at any craft store)
gloves (optional)
Method: [1] Tear your pages into strips of various shapes and sizes. I usually try to get them into chunks that are atleast an inch wide by about two inches long. The more random you make them the better they will work.
[2] Place these strips of paper into the bowl of water and let them soak for a few minutes. The longer you let them soak the easier they will be to shape.
[3] Take your sponge brush and brush some mod podge on the front and back of your wooden letter. Don't worry about it being too thick. It will dry clear.
[4] Now grab a strip of paper from the water bowl and shape around your wooden letter. Repeat this process until your whole letter is covered.
[5] Then take the sponge brush and brush one more layer of mod podge on the front and back. Let your letter sit out for atleast six hours or until it's not wet to the touch on a flat surface. Remember once it dries there won't be any white streaks on it and it won't be shiny.
Tricks of the Trade:
This gift has been made and tested by your little helper
Lezleighd and she has a few tips and tricks you might be interested in.
[1] Be careful on the edges because they can be tricky. It's best to fold it like you would if you were wrapping a present.
[2] As you go along you may want to add more mod podge to help shape the pages and make them stick.
[3] They make wonderful and unique gifts.