PENNY LETTER TUTORIAL
Only two steps are required to create these easy penny letters. Paint and glue baby.
Since this was going in our kitchen I originally wanted to penny up the word Cucina or Brunch or something to that effect but then I realized that we had letters leftover from our sun Ethan's old nursery. Here is to upcycling and to free! There were two options that I could make from these letters: TEA or EAT (and given that we don't actually drink any tea but absolutely do plenty of eating, I think you know what I ended up going with. Although to be honest, if this word were to represent us it would really say CHOCOLATE or ICE CREAM instead).
The first step was to repaint the letters a copper color so that the edges and base color would match the pennies that would be laid down on top. The color I used was a DecoArt Dazzling Metallic paint called Worn Penny

This was after three coats. In retrospect, I think spray painting spray painting the letters would have been much faster.
Then, once the paint was dry, it was time to add the pennies. Glue, glue, and glue away. I ended up scattering three layers of pennies to ensure all the bare spots were covered and to give it a bit of texture. Highly recommend using E6000

And here is the finished result!
These came out great. I love the idea! Pinned to share
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ReplyDeleteWow, lots of pennies, saving them or just cause? Your letters are so pretty. If you ever need some change, it's there, if you have patience to scrape all those pennies off the letters. As you said, E-6000 works great, good luck, lol. Great idea tho, haven't seen letters "EAT" with pennies. Spray painting is lots quicker but then you'd miss the fun.
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DeleteLove your "EAT" sign. It is so unique and original, covered in pennies. It looks great on your kitchen wall.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It was an easy and fun project to do.
DeleteI love this idea!! #homemattersparty
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DeleteI have seen people use pennies for their floors, but this is really cool! Thanks for sharing this with us at the Dishing It & Digging It Link Party. I loved seeing it, have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThank you and I love seeing the different projects listed on your blog.
DeleteIt looks nice.
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DeleteGreat project and very creative, thank you for sharing with #OMHGWW, so happy to have you as my feature this week! http://fromevijawithlove.com/2017/04/19/wall-vase-wonderful-wednesday/
ReplyDeleteI'm feel so privileged to be featured on your blog. Thank you much!
DeleteSuch a great idea Emily and chocolate or ice cream would have been lovely too, LOL. Love how the pennies catch a bit of light and the color fits so beautifully with your kitchen cabinets.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet comment. I know, I would really love to put ice cream on the wall. It's our favorite family dessert.
DeleteCute idea! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteI get so many great ideas at Home Sweet Home, I can't wait to try out soon!
DeleteYOur project turned out great, always nice to re-purpose into something new!! Your post is being featured this week on Oh My Heartsie Girls weekly party, stop by and share another fun post. See you soon!
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Thank you so much for featuring this project! I'm so excited and I love all the ideas shared during your weekly link up party.
DeleteSuch a cool idea Emily! And so original. I think this really adds interest and sparkle to your wall. Pinning!
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DeleteGreat project Emily, thank you for sharing with us at Sweet Inspiration, so happy to have you as my feature this week!!
ReplyDeleteI'm honored to be featured on your blog (which I love by the way!).
DeleteThanks for sharing at the Pleasures of the NW DIY party
ReplyDeleteHey, Emily! Just wanted to let you know that we loved your Penny Letters For The Kitchen so much when you shared it at the #HomeMattersParty last week, we've FEATURED it THIS WEEK! Hope you can check it out when you get a sec. Happy Friday!!!
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I'm so excited! Thanks for the feature and I love all the creative ideas showcased on your blog.
DeleteI've seen pennies on the floor but never on letters and hung. Very unique idea and simple to complete. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeletegreat ideas indeed..and the final result looks cool!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking for a while about DIYing a letter project. Your idea to cover the letter in pennies is awesome! They look great! Thank you for the inspiration. :)
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