Decorate paper letters for an alphabet baby shower – or just for fun! Kraft paper letters are available at most local craft stores for only a few dollars each, and almost anything can be used to decorate them. A few of BigDotofHappiness.com‘s own team members recently proved this when they sat down to decorate their own paper letters. From sequins and Mod Podge to paint and pennies, the decorating options were practically endless – and the results were an eye-catching reflection of each person’s unique style. Keep reading to see how we decorated our own letters and get ideas for your own kraft paper letter project!

You’ll Need:

• Kraft paper letters
• Hot glue
• Mod Podge
• Ribbon
• Paint
• Branches
• Beads
• Wire
• Metal tacks
• Decorative studs
• Tissue paper
• Sequins
• A hammer

Create a beaded “S” by painting the letter black, then hot gluing square mirrors, beads and beaded wire around it.

Create a woodsy “P” by hot gluing small sticks to the front of the unpainted letter.

Create a sequined “J” by painting the letter with Mod Podge and sprinkling it liberally with sequins.

Create a swirled “E” by Puffy painting a swirl design onto the unpainted letter.

Create a bee-themed “B” by gluing honeycomb-patterned craft paper to the front of the letter, then adding a black ribbon and two whimsical “antennae” made from swirled wire and beads.

Create a metallic “F” by nailing metal tacks to the unpainted letter.

Create a copper “M” by painting the letter black and gluing pennies to the front.

Create a rainbow “L” by gluing bunched-up squares of colored tissue paper in a stripe pattern to the front of the unpainted letter.

Create a bedazzled “R” by painting the letter white and gluing colorful sequins to the front.

Create a studded “J” by painting the letter coral and black, then gluing decorative studs to the front.

Completed letters can be hung on walls, perched on shelves or incorporated into an alphabet baby shower candy buffet:

How would you decorate your own letter?