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DIY St. Patrick’s Day Word Art – Craft Destash Challenge

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If you don’t want to spend a ton of money on St. Patrick’s Day decorations, I’ve got the perfect solution! Create your own DIY St. Patrick’s Day Word Art using cardboard, paper, and Mod Podge or glue.
 Cardboard, paper, and Mod Podge makes for an easy DIY St. Patrick's Day Word Art
When the kids were little, St. Patrick’s Day was a big thing. Their wanting to celebrate the holiday had nothing to do with them being Irish (we aren’t), but more to do with them not wanting to get pinched at school. So making sure they had something green to wear and decorating was a ‘must’ do thing back then.
Of course, they’re teens now and wearing green to school on St. Patrick’s Day isn’t really a big deal anymore, but I still like to decorate the house in some green for the holiday. For me, St. Patrick’s Day is my transition holiday into spring decorations. But because it’s not a major holiday for us, I didn’t want to spend any money on decorations and decided to create something new with items I already had on-hand.
Craft Room De-stash Challenge
This St. Patrick’s Day Word Art project fits perfectly into this month’s Craft Room De-stash Challenge. The challenge was created by Megan at C’mon Get Crafty to motivate all the craft supply hoarders to utilize supplies we already had in our stash to create something new! The rules are simple:
  1. Use items already in our craft stash.
  2. If needed, a $10 limit for additional supplies.

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DIY St. Patrick’s Day Word Art

St. Patrick's Day Word Art Slider

Supplies:

  • chip board or cardboard
  • 4 – 12″ x 12″ decorative papers – glitter paper, reflective foil paper, pattern paper
  • Mod Podge or glue
  • tape (optional)
  • scissors
  • printer & paper
  • glitter shamrock leaf (optional)
  • mounting adhesive dots

Instructions:

DIY St. Patrick's Day Word Art letter cutting

To create my giant sized letters, I used PicMonkey’s Lucky Guy Font to make jpg. images of each letter. I saved each letter to my computer and inserted them as images on Google document to fill almost the entire page 8.5″ x 11″ paper. When all the letters are printed, cut them out.

Grab a FREE printable template HERE.

St. Patrick's Day Word Art Template

Tape the cut letters onto cardboard/chip board and cut out. I used chip board, which is a bit thicker than cereal box cardboard and less likely to warp.

DIY St. Patrick's Day Word Art Papering

Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge or glue to the right side of a letter. Applying too much Mod Podge or glue will cause the cardboard to curl. Press it onto the backside of a decorative paper. Smooth out any air bubbles. Trim off the excess paper, leaving a 1/2″ border, and wrap the letter using Mod Podge/glue to hold the paper in place.

Tip: If using cereal or thin cardboard and it begins to warp, wrap it and place it under a heavy book or cans to help flatten it.

Letter C

Tip: When dealing with thicker glitter paper and curved edges, make sure to trim the paper in triangles. This makes it easier to fold around curves without warping or ripping the paper.

DIY St. Patrick's Day Word Art Stickers

Apply several adhesive mounting dots. Place letters on your walls, in a frame, or any place you want to decorate.

DIY St.Patrick's Day Word Art

I placed my letters inside of a frame with a fabric covered back ground for a giant sized mantel display.


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Comments

  1. laura says

    February 16, 2018 at 7:53 PM

    Love this! My transition to spring begins now too–I need a fresh look! Thanks for linking up to the Friday Frenzy-we appreciate you!

    Reply
  2. Julie Christiansen says

    March 9, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    I love this project for so many reasons. One, it’s easy to replicate. Two, it uses materials I already have on hand. And 3, it is so adaptable to any holiday or celebration. 3 reasons to love this!
    Thank you for sharing at My Busy Beehives #beeparty link-up this week. Hope to see you agian!

    Reply
    • Julie Christiansen says

      March 13, 2017 at 7:13 AM

      Justwanted to let you know that you were featured this week at My Busy Beehives #beeparty! THanks for linking up- please come and share again!

      Reply
  3. Debrashoppeno5 says

    March 5, 2017 at 3:25 PM

    This is so cute. It adds a festive touch.

    Reply
  4. Laura says

    March 2, 2017 at 7:10 AM

    I’m ALL ABOUT the super simple stuff, and this is such a cute project! Great tip about dealing with curved edges – I wouldn’t have thought of that.

    Reply
  5. Pamela says

    March 1, 2017 at 10:27 PM

    This is so cute. I am having Deja Vu because I promise I thought I commented already. But it is so clever and we all need some LUCK in our lives.

    Reply
  6. Beverly says

    February 28, 2017 at 5:56 PM

    Love your sign. Easy and yet so adorable.
    Bev

    Reply
  7. Karen Marie Kedzuch says

    February 28, 2017 at 1:18 PM

    Erlene,
    I love your creative word art. Thank you for sharing at TADA this week. I can’t wait to see what you link next week.
    Happy Creating,
    Karen Marie

    Reply
  8. Sam @ Raggedy Bits says

    February 28, 2017 at 2:20 AM

    Love how this turned out! Super clever idea with covering the cardboard !
    Sam @ Raggedy Bits recently posted…Vintage Farmhouse Repurposed Nest TeacupsMy Profile

    Reply
  9. Carol ("Mimi") says

    February 27, 2017 at 9:26 AM

    This is such a cute decoration for St. Patrick’s Day. Thanks for the tutorial, especially the part about using picmonkey to make the giant letters. Your framed word art turned out great!

    Reply
  10. debbie says

    February 27, 2017 at 6:35 AM

    I wish I could see it in person because I imagine the foil used on the U is really striking. I love this project. It is easily made with things people have in the house and you could apply it to any holiday using the same technique.

    Reply
  11. Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog says

    February 24, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    Such a cute and simple for this holiday! Great tips with using the cardboard for the letters and for how to cut around the letter for the thicker paper. A cereal box would work perfect for an alternative to chipboard – since it’s getting covered up anyway 🙂
    Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog recently posted…Painted Marble Decor for Modern Glam OfficeMy Profile

    Reply
  12. Michelle James says

    February 23, 2017 at 6:36 PM

    What a great idea for the letters! I never would have thought of that. Such a fun project!
    Michelle James recently posted…Thrift Store Decor Upcycle-Side Table Serving TrayMy Profile

    Reply
  13. Megan says

    February 23, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    Nice tip about using triangles on the heavier card stock paper, I didn’t know that! Love how your sign turned out!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      February 23, 2017 at 2:50 PM

      Thanks Megan. Yes, that heavy glitter cardstock just didn’t want to cooperate until I cut into tiny triangles.
      Erlene at My Pinterventures recently posted…Wood Pineapple Chalkboard- Thrift Store Decor Upcycle ChallengeMy Profile

      Reply
  14. Shirley Wood says

    February 23, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    This is such a cute and fun craft! We don’t celebrate St. Pat’s either but I’m with you, it does mark spring season in my mind too.
    Shirley Wood recently posted…DIY Device Charging StationMy Profile

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      February 23, 2017 at 2:49 PM

      Yup! I’m already crafting a something for the next craft de-stash using some of my old stash.
      Erlene at My Pinterventures recently posted…Wood Pineapple Chalkboard- Thrift Store Decor Upcycle ChallengeMy Profile

      Reply
  15. Marie says

    February 22, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    This turned out so cute Erlene! I love decorating for every single holiday, lol, including St. Patrick’s Day. My family just rolls their eyes. Being able to make my own decorations definitely helps!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      February 23, 2017 at 2:49 PM

      Thanks Marie. I love to do something small for every holiday too. Isn’t it fun?
      Erlene at My Pinterventures recently posted…Wood Pineapple Chalkboard- Thrift Store Decor Upcycle ChallengeMy Profile

      Reply
  16. Molly says

    February 21, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    I love these! I’d have never guessed they had a cardboard backing, excellent job! I’m going to have to give these a try to add to my St. Patricks decor, they’re just too cute! Great use of your craft items too 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      February 23, 2017 at 2:48 PM

      Thanks Molly. I use cardboard a lot for quick holiday decorating. It’s an expensive way to add some fun decor.
      Erlene at My Pinterventures recently posted…Wood Pineapple Chalkboard- Thrift Store Decor Upcycle ChallengeMy Profile

      Reply
  17. Sue Purdy says

    February 21, 2017 at 8:17 AM

    I love word art, and this is so happy and fun. Great job.
    Sue Purdy recently posted…Faux Marble VaseMy Profile

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      February 23, 2017 at 2:47 PM

      Thanks Sue. I’ve been sitting on this paper for about 3 years, so this was a good craft de-stash…lol.
      Erlene at My Pinterventures recently posted…Wood Pineapple Chalkboard- Thrift Store Decor Upcycle ChallengeMy Profile

      Reply
  18. Emily says

    February 21, 2017 at 12:24 AM

    St. Patty’s day was a really big deal for us for awhile, probably more to do with the fact that we went away for the weekend and celebrated it with my Irish friend! This is so cute. I’d love to see you link it up to the next #HomeMattersParty
    Emily recently posted…Shelly Scarf and Hat Crochet PatternMy Profile

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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      February 23, 2017 at 2:46 PM

      That sounds like so much fun! I would love to go to an Irish celebration (mostly for the food though).
      Erlene at My Pinterventures recently posted…Wood Pineapple Chalkboard- Thrift Store Decor Upcycle ChallengeMy Profile

      Reply
  19. Denise says

    February 20, 2017 at 12:28 PM

    This is absolutely adorable and perfect décor for any St. Patrick’s Day party. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Denise recently posted…Whole30 Cauliflower Fried RiceMy Profile

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      February 20, 2017 at 7:23 PM

      Thanks Denise. It would be an easy decor for St. Patty’s party.

      Reply
  20. Ali B says

    February 20, 2017 at 11:06 AM

    What a fun idea! I would never have thought of using cardboard as a base. It looks great!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      February 20, 2017 at 7:24 PM

      Thanks Ali. I’ve done similar things before, but I love the shiny papers in this one.

      Reply
  21. Mary says

    February 20, 2017 at 7:19 AM

    What a great way to decorate for St Paddys Day for pretty much free! You could do this for pretty much any holiday!

    Reply
  22. Jaime says

    February 20, 2017 at 7:00 AM

    This is adorable and so perfect for March! It seems we decorate for and celebrate every holiday now that my preschooler is aware of these special days.
    Jaime recently posted…DIY Mini LOVE handprint canvas – perfect for baby’s roomMy Profile

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