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Materials

  • 1 wooden frame (10x10 inches)
  • Vintage or printed music sheets (2–3 pages)
  • 1 old book or title page with decorative typography
  • Wooden “WELCOME” letters (7–8 letters, approx. 1.5 inches tall)
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Mod Podge or decoupage glue (50 ml)
  • Foam brush
  • Scissors and craft knife
  • Optional: twine for hanging and brown ink for distressing

Instructions

  • Remove the glass from the frame and cut a piece of music sheet to fit as the background. You should use Mod Podge to glue it onto the frame backing, smoothing gently to avoid wrinkles.
  • Layer a torn, aged page with an ornate title or vintage text over the background. Overlap slightly for depth, securing it with Mod Podge or a glue stick. You can age the paper by brushing diluted coffee or brown ink around the edges for an authentic look.
  • Arrange your wooden letters in an arc or straight line across the top portion of the page. Once satisfied with placement, glue each letter carefully using hot glue.
  • Reassemble the frame, adding twine at the top if you want to hang it. Optionally, lightly brush black or bronze paint along the frame edges to give it a weathered fee