Personalize, decorate, give as a gift – these alphabet crafts are timeless as far as I’m concerned. Everyone loves DIY projects with letters, and here are 25 of my favorite ideas!
Whoever said the alphabet was just for kids clearly never dabbled in the world of alphabet crafts – and, oh, what they’re missing!
I mean, letters aren’t just the ABCs of our childhood; they’re the DIY building blocks for some seriously cool adult crafting. Yes, you heard that right – adult crafting with letters!
Think about it: there’s something almost magical about transforming those 26 familiar characters into something that screams ‘you.’ Want to add a personal touch to your home office? Alphabet crafts.
Looking to spice up your living room decor? Alphabet crafts. Need an excuse to escape the mundane and dive into some creative me-time? You guessed it – alphabet crafts!
Whether it’s jazzing up your kitchen with lettered wall art or adding a monogrammed touch to your throw pillows, the possibilities are as endless as the alphabet itself.
So, for all you grown-ups who thought playing with letters was a thing of the past, I’ve got a treat for you.
I’ve scoured the craftiverse to bring you a collection of 25 alphabet craft ideas that are perfect for adults.
We’re talking chic, fun, and surprisingly sophisticated projects that will have you looking at the humble alphabet in a whole new light.
From A to Z, every letter has its moment to shine in these crafts. Whether you’re a crafting novice or a DIY diva, there’s something here for everyone to try their hands at. And who knows? You might just discover a new favorite hobby.
So, grab your glue guns, unleash your inner craftsperson, and get ready to give those letters a grown-up makeover.
Scroll down to explore the wonderful world of alphabet crafts for adults – because who says you can’t teach an old letter new tricks?
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Mod Podge Cardboard Letters
Learn how to Mod Podge cardboard letters for your wall! This is an easy craft idea, perfect for inexpensive decor and easily customized.
If you learn how to crochet the entire alphabet, there’s a lot you can do with these cute little letters. You can sew them onto a shirt, purse, hat – these are so fun for fashion alphabet crafts!
There are two awesome things about this wall art: first of all, it’s really cute, and second of all, it’s really lightweight. This alphabet craft uses paper mache letters from the craft store. This is one of the easier alphabet crafts to assemble. All you need to do is paint and glue.
This awesome wall of letters was probably a labor of love, but the result is totally worth it. I love the variety of letters . . . it completely makes the project.
These ginormous letters look so fun! They are made using 24″ tall foam and fabric – along with a combination of machine sewing and hand sewing. And you can even download a template to make them yourself.
Make alphabet coasters using your sewing machine, and teach your kids their letters at the same time. This alphabet craft is a great opportunity to use up those fabric scraps.
These look like mini mylar balloons when in fact they aren’t! I love this genius method for making a variety of letters. These are perfect for parties – like cake toppers or banners.
Decorative letters are a great way to completely customize a space in your home with a unique touch! These are SO easy to make – great for kids to decorate their own room. It's also easy to customize colors.
Use bright colors of embossing powder to decorate rocks! You can use these for jewelry, wall art . . . or just to display in your garden. Plus you get to use a heat gun.
Use smooth glass stones from the dollar store and printed alphabets (or stickers) to make this fun magnet set. This is one of those fun alphabet crafts for adults and for kids!
Use Mod Melts and Molds to create your own DIY hair accessories! Make them with the sayings and paint colors of your choice. Learn how to make hair pins – it’s SO easy.
These faux zinc numbers were original made for the holidays, but they are perfect just about any time of year. Once you get into the letters instead of numbers the possibilities are endless – names, initials, whatever you want to say in big old shout-it-from-the-rooftop letters.
These stuffed felt letters will be a favorite homemade toy! This alphabet makes a great homemade gift for a birthday or for Christmas. Here’s how to make your own set of felt stuffed letters perfect for practicing the alphabet.
Not only would a floral alphabet be perfect in a craft room, but also a nursery or bedroom. I can see a little girl's name spelled out with these wood letters and adding the flower color to match her bedroom perfectly.
There are eight ways to decorate letters in this video in this post. Press play to check them out! If you enjoyed these ideas, I think you’ll like these other posts as well:
