Have you seen those letter boards or sign boards with the white plastic letters?  They are a quick way to put a quote on the wall but there is a huge problem.  The letters are all white.  I had to do something about that. There needed to be some color.

Watch Coloring Plastic Letters for Felt Letter Boards with Alcohol Inks on YouTube.

Why did I choose this quote for the felt letter board? It was a conversation happening in the Facebook group.  A brave woman started the conversation by sharing she was feeling a little intimidated by how great everyone else’s stuff looked when she compared it to hers.  Haven’t we all felt that way?

This is a smart and logical woman so she knew that what we see on social media is everyone’s highlight reel, the best stuff. Rarely do people share something ugly that they’ve made or that they aren’t happy with.

But the great part of this Facbook group is that there are plenty who have come forward and supported her. We are all in different parts of our creative journeys but everyone has been beginner.

O.O.P.S.   The inks would have gone more evenly if I had take a split second to just wipe them off with rubbing alcohol to remove any finger oils or residue. But that is just an Outstanding Opportunity Presenting Suddenly, and not the only one today.

When working with alcohol inks, it is wise to wear gloves.  This ink stains fingers quickly.  Since I was working with so many colors, that led colors accidentally mingling together.  O.O.P.S. again but I am so glad that happened! Now I have a mottled, multi color look on each letter.

Here are the supplies used. Some of these links are affiliate links which means I get a small percentage. It doesn’t cost you anything extra and it helps keep the free tutorials coming!

This signboard was gift, so I have no idea where this exact one was purchased but here’s a link to similar ones.

Decisions can be overwhelming, even paralyzing.  I was trapped trying to make the right decision for how to color these wood letters. All the vowels could be one color and the consonants multi colored.  I could randomly color each letter.  I could use patterns to make different or I could make them all the same. Or I could make them all one color. So many choices!

But there is a way out of this trap of over thinking. The 3 second rule. I gave myself 3 seconds to make a decision and just do it.  Suddenly, instead of being trapped in my head, I was playing with the rainbow.

Watch Spray Painting Letters  on YouTube.

What will these letters be used for? Spelling words on a shelf in the studio. You might have noticed it in the beginning of the video. Hi Phoebe!

The letters were collected from the clearance section at Joann’s.  In order to assemble the alphabet I wanted, it involved roading tripping and searching multiple stores.  I was on a quest, so after about 8, I quit counting.

Why use spray paints? It is the fastest way to get color on these.  Plus, there is something extra playful about using airborne color.  Why do I use Liquitex spray paints instead of another brand? You can see why here.

The tarp that was protecting the table was an unexpected bonus.  As a side note, now you know what type of play inspired my Alpha jumble stencil.

Here are all the letters, colorful and ready to spell words on the shelf in my studio.  What word or name will be next?  Be subscribed to my Youtube channel and find out in my next video!

Here are the supplies used. Some of these links are affiliate links which means I get a small percentage. It doesn’t cost you anything extra and it helps keep the free tutorials coming!