Burlap {M} on Sheet Music

 My daughter's room has been {begging} for something above her bed! 

 She isn't particular about decorating, so usually if I like it, she likes it.  

We tossed around the idea of a wreath made of paper flowers,

 or sheet music butterflies, etc. etc. etc.

Then, maybe a moss covered letter M, which made me think of these burlap letters I'd seen on.....Pinterest!
Yes, that is how my brain works...crazy, I know!!

You can find the tutorial here.  Materials you need are:

Cardboard letter ( I got mine at JoAnn's).  

Glue (I used some craft glue)

Burlap

Gesso

Paint

Sponge roller & brush

Satin ribbon

tacks (bronze paint)

 

Trace the letter onto the burlap with a sharpie and cut out inside the line.

Glue the burlap onto the letter and let it dry completely.

Mix a small amount of gesso and the paint color of your choice until desired color is achieved.

Roll the paint onto the burlap and on all sides of the letter.  Let dry.

I then came back and sponged on some darker paint along the edges to give it an antiqued look.

Add ribbon onto the back of the letter and tie in a bow. 

 I went through some old sheet music, then mixed them until I liked the arrangement.  I painted some plain tacks I had with Bronze paint and used those to tack each sheet to the wall.

 Then hung the {M} in just the right place!

 She loves the way it looks and it really is a focal point when you walk into her room.  The tulip stained glass windows fit pretty closely over the square built-in windows.  

Our first house (that we brought her home to) had similar tulip stained glass in the living room, so when I found these, 

I was excited the size was just right.  

Daughter {M} is 15 and an accomplished pianist and cellist, 

so music is a big part of her life!

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