baby name decor

This happy little baby name sign was another part of the take-home decor from this week's baby shower:

First I cut a template of the baby's name on my Silhouette (but this could also be done by hand, using a font you type out in a word document).  Then I traced the name on thin pieces of cardboard (food boxes) and cut out several layers with my exacto knife.  I didn't want any of the box labels to show, so I cut one with the front design facing and two with the plain back cardboard facing so I could sandwich the label inside.

Three layers of thin cardboard was just right.  I glued each piece together with mod podge and gave the edges a quick sand after it was all dry.

Then I added another layer of mod podge on top and glued down a cut out of the name on some pretty scrapbook paper.  I also cut this layer on my Silhouette, but again, you can do it by hand.

To finish it off, I hot glued ribbon all along the outer edges to conceal the cardboard.  That was the most time-consuming part, especially in those little loops, but it was worth it.

This could be hung on a wall or propped up on a bookshelf.  Hopefully the mama-to-be likes it!

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