Friday, December 9, 2011

The 7th Day of Christmas: Peppermint Letter


Have I mentioned that I love this time of year?  There is so much to do!  I've had something every night this week and that's hopefully going to continue through the new year.  

Today's project was inspired by the dollar store fall mantle letter that I had this past fall.  


I started by drawing the letter.  I used R because our last name starts with R.



It looked a little naked with just the cardboard and mints so I glued on some burlap before hot gluing the starlight peppermints.

I thought it still looked a little naked when I was done...

So I added some tulle.  I'm still not sure how I like it.  I pulled the tulle in a bit since I took this picture and I like it a little better.  Sorry, I'd love to show you but my camera is at my sister-in-law's because I'm going to feature her house in an upcoming post.



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24 comments:

  1. SkinnyMegDecember 9, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    So cute, I love the tulle on it!

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  2. WhyCuzICanDecember 9, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Kelli- you made candy look even sweeter :D

    Visiting from the Ol' Dashboard, cuz I'm your FAN,
    Suzanne

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  3. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Hi Kelli! This is adorable! I featured it today over at Scribbles and Swirls :) Take a look and follow along as well:
    http://tamiscribblesandswirls.blogspot.com/2011/12/peppermint-letter.html
    Happy Holidays! Thanks for the inspiration!
    ~Tami

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  4. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Just found you and flipped back to the vanity makeover. You quoted Skuttle from the Little Mermaid as he's tell Ariel what a fork is used for. Not a Disney fan are you? What is your favorite; I've got a three way tie going on between "Little Mermaid", "Beauty and the Beast", and "Tangled".
    Like your idea with the R. My family's last name is a C and I have a terrible time trying to decorate using it.
    Will deffinately be checking back.

    Sincerely,

    Maureen

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  5. AmyDecember 10, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    What a cute idea, I love the addition of the tulle!

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  6. PearlDecember 11, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    what a cute idea! Lovely!
    ♥
    Pearl

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  7. AnonymousDecember 11, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I really like this idea. Really cute! I am a new follower and would love if you linked to http://www.eyeheart.ca/2011/12/anything-goes-at-eye-heart-5.html

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  8. Kindra-At Home With KDecember 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    What a great idea to decorate your monogram for each season. Plus it's thrifty as well!

    I'm your newest follower! Stop on by sometime! I have a weekly linky party called Terrific Under Ten Tuesday. It's for projects made for $10 or less. I would love for you to link up sometime!

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  9. A To Zebra CelebrationsDecember 12, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    you are creative!! love it!

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  10. Natasha in OzDecember 12, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    That is such a great idea! It looks so festive and cheery.

    Best Christmas wishes,
    Natasha.

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  11. Tara @ Tales of a Trophy WifeDecember 14, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    what an adorable idea

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  12. RenéeDecember 14, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    What an adorable idea! It looks so festive with your beautiful baby....merry and bright...

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  13. Robin LynnDecember 14, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    What a wonderful idea - now I'm thinking about doing something with my grand-daughter's initials ... loving it! Thanks for sharing! btw, I really like your place - I'll be back!

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  14. HeidiDecember 14, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Oh you are so clever!! I love this idea!! I would love for you to come link up at our party going on right now...junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/link-it-up-wednesday-7.html

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  15. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Love your candy letter but that cutie in the photo! Adorable!

    Thank-you so much for joining up to our Pin’Inspiration Thursday Party. Your creativity adds so much to the fun.

    Happy follower ould love if you popped by and grabbed a button :-)

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  16. LoriDecember 15, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Love it! That baby's cute factor is only 2nd to my baby...I'm a new follower too. Warm wishes

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  17. cathy@my1929charmerDecember 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Your candy monogram is great! Love the mint candy on it, do you find any candy missing? You know someone picking pieces off when you are not looking? Really Creative. Thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best, and sharing your creativity with us.

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  18. Special 'K'December 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    It really is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing, I will follow on my way out so I know the path back to your lovely blog. I hope you will find the time to come visit my place soon and do the same. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and look forward to supporting your blog in 2012. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  19. Katie @ premade Wordpress themesDecember 15, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Very cute. I like the addition of the tulle behind it. Thanks for sharing!

    -Katie
    Kah Designs

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  20. Robin JohnsonDecember 15, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Adorable. What a great accents to the sweet photo.

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  21. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaDecember 19, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Love this idea, I will be featuring it tomorrow :)
    XO

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  22. Sandra WilkesDecember 20, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Cute, cute idea. I like the tulle and the picture just sets if off to a T. Later.

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  23. Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy HappyDecember 20, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    how cute!!!!! I love it! What a great idea to keep changing the R for each season! Thanks for the inspiration!!
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

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  24. KatieDecember 21, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Adorable little girl and fun idea to use peppermints! Thanks for linking up to A Crafty Soiree, I've featured you in the newest one up on Thursday!

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