I particularly wanted something that would fit in with the colors of our home

(red and black).  I wanted to make something that doesn’t have to be taken down after February 14th, but rather a piece that could stay on display the remainder of the year.

This little project is something you all can make at home, whether you have a Silhouette machine or not.  It’s really that simple.  Just follow the simple tutorial

                                         * 4 large red paper clip holders (dollar section at Michaels)

                                         *Martha Stewart Brand Paint (any color you choose)

                                         * ArtMinds 2pc Craft Wood Squares (Michaels)

                                         *Masking or Painters Tape

                                         *Silhouette Glitter Tubs (any glitter brand works)

                                         *Silhouette Double Sided Adhesive Paper

I chose red paint for the border.  Paint the entire board first.  To be sure the wood grain does not peek through, I painted 2-3 coats before the going on to the next step.

Measure the thickness you want your border to be and tape the edges.

Be sure you seal the edges well so paint doesn’t get underneath.

You want clean, crisp lines when you remove the tape.

I chose black paint for the middle section so my glitter letters would contrast against this nicely. Because you will paint over the red, you will need to apply 2-3 coats of black.

Once the paint is fully dry, remove the tape and touch up any areas that may have leaked through or under the tape.  I used a sponge brush to do all of the painting!

Now it is time to print out and align your letters.  I’ve included my free cut file below.  The text used is KB Next to Me Solid (dimensions – 2.5 in. height and 2.0 in. width).  Once you print cut with the silhouette, make sure the yellow backing is on each letter.

Now, take off the back of each letter (Yellow Side).  Stick each letter onto the black space. One recommendation I have is to use your spatula tool to flatten out each letter so now bubbles or creases form when pressing down.  This will help the letter stick better.

Carefully remove the top layer (White Side) to reveal the adhesive.  The letters

should be transparent and sticky!  If you see any parts of a letter

 that are bubbling, use your spatula to flatten it out.

Now comes the fun part!  Sprinkle away!  When I first tried this, I used pink glitter.  I would not suggest using pink against red.  They don’t contrast enough.  I chose to use gold instead to give it more of a pop!  It turned out wonderfully!