Pin it & Spin it: Circus Sign

When my friend asked me to help with her son’s third birthday party and told me it was going to be a circus theme I was ecstatic.  I love having a good reason to put pins to use. When it was time to put together some circus props what came to mind first was an amazing light-up circus sign I’d seen on a blog way before Pinterest came along.  A quick search of the site and I was able to reconnect with the desired image.

 The pin:

Light-up circus sign via The Winding Road

How cool is this?  I had intended to go full out and drill the holes and use L.E.D. lights but time was not my friend on this project and I didn’t quite get that far and I had to improvise at the last minute.

My final results were almost as amazing….or at least squeal inducing.  Plus it was so easy.

The spin:

White sticker paper and a small circle punch instead of drilling holes and finding/buying lights.

Supplies needed:

White sticker paper {I had some print & stick computer paper on hand}
Glossy red acrylic paint & foam paint brush
Small circle punch
Cardboard/paper letters {I have no idea what the “official” name of these things are-mine are from Hobby Lobby}

Method:

Using foam paint brush, give each letter a coat of paint.  I painted the “inside” edges of each letter, let it dry 10 or 15 minutes and then gave the rest of the letter a coat of paint {one side at a time}.  Let dry 30 minutes.  Flip over and paint the other side.  Let dry another 20-30 minutes.  Repeat process for a second coat.

Let dry completely before applying circle-punched stickers.

This is a super simple project that really adds to fun party ambiance.

I’d love for you to join me here on Mondays for Pin it & Spin it.  Link up below or leave your Pinterest handle to be added to my Pin it & Spin it board.

Last week’s additions to the board:  Stephanie from Proactive Bridesmaid added her new web-inspired soaps.  Thank you for participating, Stephanie!