Y’all already know that I have a thing for sheet music. Well, I am at it again. I turned a bunch of cereal boxes into this DIY chipboard monogram. You will love this sheet music letter in your home!
Supplies needed to make a chipboard monogram:
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- cardboard (can be anything from an Amazon box to your empty Cheerios box)
- sheet music
- glue
- ink to distress the sides.
NOTE: I have had several questions about where to buy vintage sheet music. If you would like to purchase from Amazonjust click here to search for sheet music you love!
How to Make a Sheet Music Letter:
I cut out four pieces of my “H”. Yep that H template was just printed off of the computer and I cut the cardboard with a pair of scissors.
I then stacked up those “H”s and used a spray adhesive to make one thicker “H”. I felt like one piece of cardboard by itself would not be strong enough. And I used the spray adhesive cause I am not a patient person. You could use your white glue for this also, just let it dry a little while before continuing.
I ripped my sheet music into pieces using a straight edge. That way I would get a frayed look on the edge. Then just start gluing. I began by making sure all edges were covered. Then I made sure all the cardboard on “front” was covered. Paint each piece down really well with white glue. You can use it on the front and back of the sheet music (it drys clear).
I then went back and added smaller pieces of sheet music to make it pretty! I placed all of my sheet music so that the print was right side up — I guess you could do it randomly I am just detail-oriented…
Again with my detail-oriented self, I also covered the cardboard on the back. Then you have to let it dry…sigh…the long wait. I would say 8 hours or so just to be safe. And then distress those edges with a little brown ink if you like that look (I do!). I like the Tim Holtz Distress Inks for this.
And there you have it — a thrifty “use what you have” project! I just love this sheet music letter!
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Angie — That is ADORABLE! Love it! Hey, thanks for all the great advice on my patio today at Amanda’s party! What a great repurpose for that coffee table! I happen to have a sheet of 3/4″ plywood in the garage. I just need to learn how to use my table saw! (hehehe) I think I’m definitely going to try that! I’ll keep you updated! Following your blog now!
oh smarty pants! that would look great in MY piano room! you want to make one for me?
this is fabulous! 🙂 i love sheet music too.
OK – I want some sheet music – that is just way to cute!!
I love distress ink too – I would distress the cat if she’d sit still long enough!
That is wonderful – I’ve been wanting to do something with sheet music.
Very cute idea. I think my daughter, who is learning guitar, would love this in her pre-teen room!
love this! looks pretty easy to do.
laughing @ lynette’s comment about the cat. i don’t know lynette but i got the giggles over her comment. 😉
have a great day!
What a great idea! I was looking at the store at the letters, but I did not want to spend the money on them i am willing to do this. Perhaps it will be a fun deviation from tomorrows schedule!
I love it! Do you mind if I copy? I will link right back to you! :)_
Thanks for sharing!!!
what a great idea, i have an old baptist song book and i’ve always wondered what to do with it. maybe i’ll try this!
I’m glad you distressed it! That looks so amazing!
I love it … I need to get my hands on some sheet music! I laughed at the use of an Amazon or Cheerios box because I’m sitting here looking at both on my kitchen table!
Certainly steal away! 🙂 Amazon and Cheerios boxes — we always have on hand! 🙂
Loving that big H! Another great idea!!
So cute!
This is gorgeous! And, you even saved money by making your letter instead of buying a precut wooden one. Great idea!
This is so cute…and perfect for Frugalicious Friday! Hope to see you at the party tomorrow!
This came out great! Using letters that you created was a great $$ saver, too! I looked back and saw your crackle paint tip-love it! Thanks for stopping by!
~Nancy
This looks so pretty – it looks wonderful in your arrangement. I never would have thought about stacking cardboard up, how smart!
That is just the neatest idea yet! And so much cheaper than Michaels even. Thanks for the idea.