Holiday DIY: Photo block letters - Walgreens Content Hub

Holiday decorations can spell fun in the living room, hallway, kitchen, bedroom, dining room or bathroom, and your photos can help make those decorative accents extra special. With this simple DIY project, you can create something fun and festive to display on a console table, mantel or ledge.

Block letters forming the word "Joy" decorated with a collage of black and white family photos

Materials:

4×6 Prints
Craft letters
Sponge paint brush
Matte black paint
Matte green or red paint (or both)
Pencil
Scissors
Glue
Decoupage sealant (available at craft stores)

Step 1: Gather your letters

Purchase cardboard, wood or Styrofoam letters from a craft store that spell out a word that reminds you of the season. This tutorial uses the word “Joy” but you can also choose words like “Merry” or “Peace,” or a phrase like “Let it Snow.”

Painting the front of the block letter matte black

Step 2: Paint the front

Using a sponge brush, paint the fronts of each letter matte black to disguise any gaps between your photos. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Painting the side of the block letter red

Step 3: Paint the sides

With a clean sponge brush, paint the sides of the letters red or green. You can also alternate between the shades if you wish. Be very careful not to drip paint onto the black letter fronts. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Arranging black and white prints on the block letter

Step 4: Create your collage

Print black and white photos from the Walgreens mobile app. Standard 4×6 Prints will fit 12-inch letters nicely. Arrange photos until you’ve covered as much of each letter as possible.

Photo place beneath the letter in desired spot and tracing the shape on the back of the photo

Photo cut to the shape of the trace line

Step 5: Trace and trim

Place the photos beneath the letters in the desired spot and trace the shape on the back. Then, cut each photo to size with a sharp pair of scissors.

Using craft glue on the back of the print to adhere to the block letter

Step 6: Glue

Secure the photos with glue. Make sure that you use an adhesive that will work on the letter material. Craft glue is a versatile choice that can adhere to most surfaces. Allow the glue to dry completely.