wire words

When Ryan & I were expecting our first baby, we thought it would be fun to throw a ‘revealing’ party.  I created these sweet little invitations {eight years ago!} and used wire we had laying around to write ‘baby’.

baby reveal

inside

{Just thought I’d show you the inside of the invitation. It was such a fun party and great memory. Oops, nice typo on the word September. I never noticed until today}.

I have no idea where the wire words idea came from … but I’ve been using it over and over since then.

baby

claira

audrey

So here’s how you do it:

supplies

You’ll need:

::wire {I’m not sure what gauge to buy, but something that you can bend easily with your hands. I prefer that thicker one on the black roll, but the thin one works fine too}

:: scissors

:: a template of your printed word, if you prefer

To create a word FREEHAND:

wire

Start bending the wire into cursive letters as you would write them with a pen.

bend

You may need to be creative on some letters {like the a which loops over the top in a clockwise circle rather than the normal counter-clockwise way you write}

loop

Cut off the end and create a loop.

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To create a word with a TEMPLATE:

enjoy

Print your word of choice in a cursive font {I used Little Days} in the size you like.

enjoy 2

‘Trace’ the word as you bend the wire.

compare

enjoy 3

 

 

 

 

 

See? Easy as can be. And pretty cute, if I do say so myself.

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One more thing. It has absolutely nothing to do with wire words, but totally deserves some attention.

Do you read The Lettered Cottage? Did you see what the darling team of Layla & Kevin have come up with now?

This was their reading room ‘before’ {which I loved}

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And here it is as a guest room ‘after’.

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It is so great I gasped when I first saw it. Love everything about the space. Especially the salvaged wood on the walls. And the built-in bed. And that grain sack pillow and wall lamp.

Nicely done Mr. & Mrs. Lettered Cottage. You are amazing.

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And one more BIG thing.

It is my niece’s birthday today.

caroline

Not that she reads my blog or anything, but her momma does and I love her so she gets a little shout-out from her auntie.

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Okay. Have a great day!

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