Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The Moss Letters

The moss monogram letters are definitely a new trend with today's weddings. I think it makes a statement and adds an elegant touch to any wedding. Although I really like the moss, I think I might go a step further and attempt to make my letters using artificial carnations or roses. I can't wait to start on this project, I will post pics as soon as I finish. If you would like to make your own letters here are some GREAT instructions from Mrs. Lemonade of Weddingbee.
Material::
2 large foam sheets (green would be best, I ended up with white and I had to use a lot more moss to make sure no white showed through)
1 hot glue gun with glue sticks
Elmer’s glue
Floral pins (the u shaped ones)
Mono filament (fishing wire, it really doesn’t matter what ‘size’)
2 Heavy poster boards
Pencil, sharpie, scissors, serrated knife
Lots of moss (I used Super Moss from Hobby Lobby [which I believe is sold at craft stores everywhere] since it was 50% off; because so much is needed for complete coverage I would recommend buying in bulk online)
PC with word processor (unless you want to freehand your letters…)
Access to a large scale copy machine
Ribbon to coordinate your wedding palette
For the rest of her lovely instructions CLICK HERE!
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I will follow the above instructions to create my letters to look more like the ones below, I plan on using artificial carnations.
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8 comments:

  1. I love this post. I am also making our initials and will be using silk flowers as well. Can't wait to see your finished product. I am excited to get started on my B & P. :)

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  2. Just stumbled across your blog and love it! Too cute! I am a bride to be myself(November 14th!) and can't wait to hear your adventures. I'm following now!

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  3. This is so coool! I've never seen it before!

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  4. Thanks for the love! If you have any questions on the letters, let me know!

    xoxo

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  5. Thank you for your kind words! Those letters will look beautiful at your wedding. What a fun project!

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  6. these are so beautiful... i did wood letters at my wedding and loved how they looked.

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  7. I'm IN LOVE with these moss monograms- and since GREEN is one of my colors-- I'm all for the moss!! I never thought of the flowers though. GREAT idea. I'm currently looking for the styrofoam letters online... and the moss?? I don't even know where to begin looking for that!! HELP!

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