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DIY Moss Letter

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DIY Moss Letter for Spring DIY moss letter tutorial

Last week I shared my Spring mantel inspired by Magnolia Market’s crafty Spring idea. To complete the fresh look of the mantel I added a DIY Moss letter.Want to get some Fixer Upper style for your Spring décor? Here is a Magnolia Market DIY knock-off that you can't buy to round out the look!

They are silly easy to make.

And pretty inexpensive.

Most people buy letters to cover. Then you have to buy the moss. And that starts to add up.

Plus you have to find the right size letter, in the font you want…this easy project turns into a goose chase.

I didn’t want to hunt for a pre-made letter. Scale was an important factor in my moss letter. It needed to be big enough to anchor the mantel space.

I started with a cereal box, which is the go to multi use product from our kitchen. I use them for all kinds of things!DIY moss letter. The easiest and least expensive idea here!

I hand lettered my J, but you could easily find a font you like online and print to your desired size and trace it. If you need a larger letter, freehand is the way to go.

Cut the letter out.DIY moss letter. The easiest and least expensive idea here!

Moss comes in a variety of ways, but I bought the adhesive sheet kind (affiliate link).  Just make sure your sheet is large enough, or has enough to cover a super large letter. The sheet I bought ended up having moss to spare, so I will be making another project with it!

Trace your letter the wrong way on the wrong side of the moss.DIY moss letter. The easiest and least expensive idea here!

Cut your moss approximately 1/2″ wider than your letter.

Flip and peel off backing.

Beware – if you use the adhesive sheets they are STICKY! Like rat trap sticky.

Soooo….don’t put your cardboard letter down till it’s exactly where you want it!DIY moss letter. The easiest and least expensive idea here!

Gently wrap the outsides around your letter, cutting in the corners and curves where needed so you don’t have large piles of moss.

I used Gorilla Glue to secure a paper clip to the back as a hanger.

You could make all sorts of letters or phrases as fun additions to use anywhere in your home for a fresh Spring touch.

What do you think? Easy enough?

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  1. My Creative Days says

    March 6, 2016 at 7:29 PM

    Simple and screams spring! Love it!

    Reply
  2. Meegan says

    March 6, 2016 at 8:25 PM

    Moss and monogram! Perfect way to say Spring.

    Reply
  3. randiag says

    March 6, 2016 at 11:47 PM

    SO creative- LOVE for Spring Moss Decor

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 7, 2016 at 2:01 PM

      thanks – it was so easy!

      Reply
  4. hollybertone says

    March 7, 2016 at 5:09 AM

    Hi Kim – What a fun project! Visiting as a fellow contributor to #DIYMySpring. Hope your week is full of sunshine! Hugs, Holly

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 7, 2016 at 2:02 PM

      thanks for stopping by, there are so many good projects!

      Reply
  5. Patti Estep says

    March 7, 2016 at 5:39 AM

    Nothing says Spring like moss. You mantel looks great!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 7, 2016 at 2:03 PM

      Thanks Patti! Glad you like it and yes moss is starting it’s show here!

      Reply
  6. Holly @ While I'm Waiting... says

    March 7, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    “Like rat trap sticky” – I literally LOLed! This is awesome! I have my egg crates ready for last weeks project and now it looks like I need to add an M to the mix!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 7, 2016 at 2:03 PM

      unfortunately I am aware of how sticky those rat traps are and it was all I could think of while I was doing this project lol!!!

      Reply
  7. shelstring says

    March 7, 2016 at 6:49 PM

    What a great idea, and so frugal too. I bought my big monogram “A” and love it, but this is a WAY less expensive route. Thanks for such a great idea! 😉

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 15, 2016 at 11:54 PM

      It cost less AND it is always on hand this way 😉

      Reply
  8. Lucy @ Patina Paradise says

    March 7, 2016 at 10:09 PM

    I think I need some sticky back moss in my crafting stash. So many applications! Smart idea to use the cereal box to repurpose into the letter. Your egg carton mobile is adorable also! ;o)

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 15, 2016 at 11:53 PM

      You would love it Lucy! I could see you using it so many ways!!!

      Reply
  9. Claire says

    March 8, 2016 at 1:46 AM

    I love that you made your own letter and not bought one. It looks really great !

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 15, 2016 at 11:52 PM

      Thanks Claire – that is the biggest money saving part!

      Reply
  10. Christina says

    March 8, 2016 at 4:32 PM

    This is so fun and so clever to use a cereal box! I didn’t even know you could buy moss with adhesive backing (so many messy projects could have been so much easier- sigh lol)
    Visiting from the Spring blog hop!
    Cheers!

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 15, 2016 at 11:52 PM

      It is pretty amazing stuff!

      Reply
  11. Mary-The Boondocks Blog says

    March 11, 2016 at 12:21 PM

    I’m also a big fan of cereal box repurposes. In fact I must have about 10 of then right now in my spare room. Your letter came out adorable. And just perfect for Spring. Visiting as a fellow contributor from the blog hop.

    Reply
    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 15, 2016 at 11:51 PM

      thanks for stopping by Mary. We go through cereal boxes like crazy here, so I am always using them up!

      Reply

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