Have you ever wanted to make your own marquee sign, but don’t have the time, patience, or just feel it is too hard to do yourself? Well look no further, Michaels carries these adorable Marquee Love kits from American Crafts making it easy peazy to create your own marquee masterpiece! The kits are 12.99, but the nice thing is that Michaels always has coupons available making them even cheaper!
I wanted to see for myself how easy these kits are, and I have to say I am in LOVE! My retro marquee arrow was complete in a matter of minutes!
Retro Marquee Arrow
Supplies:
- Marquee Love Letter Kit from Michaels
- scrapbook paper
- hole punch
- scissors
You can create your marquee anyway you would like by painting it, using washi table, glitter, scrapbook paper etc.. I thought this arrow would be a perfect accent piece in a travel gallery wall, so I went with this postcard scrapbook paper and just left everything else as is.
Inside each kit there is a tracing template. So just flip your scrapbook paper over and trace the arrow with a pencil, then cut it out.
Next, use your hole punch to cut out the circles where the lights will go. Then place the paper inside the arrow and insert the clear bulb caps You can use mod podge if you would like to have the paper glued inside. I decided not to, as I like having the option to change it out if desired.
Then insert your battery operated lights, and everything is complete!
I absolutely love how easy and customizable these Marquee love kits are from Michaels. I have a feeling I will be making more of these for future projects.
Can’t wait to get working on my travel gallery wall, as I think this retro marquee arrow will be the perfect added touch!
For another DIY Marquee idea, check out my DIY Marquee Star that I made using paint stir sticks.
Are you loving all these Marquee Sign as much as I am? I could have one in every room if the hubs would let me 🙂
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Shannon
That will really add some pop to a gallery travel wall – I love it!
Kristi
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! I definitely need to make one for my new craft room!!!
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Kristina @ My Own Home Blog
Love this! I need one for my gallery wall!
I saw these kits at my local Michaels, but never thought to customize it!
I’d love for you to come by and share this at Talented Tuesday Link Party!
Erica
I adore this! Everytime I’m in Michaels I seriously contemplate getting one – I just might have to now! I love the travel paper and it’s so cool that the lights are battery operated!
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Amy | Canary Street Crafts
Love these easy marquee kits. Such a great idea to customize it. I love how it turned out!
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Breanna
Love that you added the paper to it and made it your own! So glad they started selling these, I need to get my hands on a few 😉
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Christine
Talk about Oh so Cute!!!
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Tiffany
Love this, it is super cute. I am thinking about getting the star.
Tara Post author
Thank you so much, Tiffany! Oh, I don’t think I saw the star. I seriously want them all haha!
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Jen@ Noting Grace
This is so stinkin’ cute! AAAHHH! I love this! I’ve seen the pre-made ones that you can buy, but a custom one?!? Shut the front door! You completely rocked the inspiration!
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Kathy
This is really cute! I’m loving marquees. Thanks for linking up to The Creative Circle. Hope to see you again this week.
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Angela, blue i style
There are so many fun ways to customize these marquees! I love what you did! Thanks for linking up at The Creative Circle! I hope you’ll join us again this week!
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