What to do with all these letters?

Well, a couple of months ago, I was awake in the middle of the night figuring that out.  The first step in any good project is proper planning. Now generally, outside of planning vacations, I am not a good planner, except when I am inspired about a craft such as this one. I really like to personalize projects as much as possible and study the details when I am making a gift for someone. This one was no exception. Once I had it sketched out though, half of the work was done!  I wanted to give this one as a Christmas gift, and I know just about now, time is going to start running away from me with all the holidays and related obligations.  So, I decided to get started on it, which of course meant I wouldn't rest until it was finished!! The challenge now is WAITING until the last day of school to give it away. So I have decided to post in on this blog, and if she happens to visit and see it, then I'll give it to her early. My goal is to post one letter a day then show you the finished product. I am very pleased with it, I hope the intended recipient will be too, you may even know her!

For starters, paint all letters that have to be painted, back side first so the decorated front parts don't get ruined later, (been there, done that!) also paint the sides and lastly the front of letters that will be painted.