Speaking of spring {because it’s coming soon…hopefully…}
Last spring I was able to visit my uncle’s farm with my family. We lived there when I was younger and a lot of things have changed since I’d been there last. I was impressed to grab my camera and capture the way it was then, before anything else from my childhood memory changed again.
Alphabet Letters in Objects!
As I was wandering and reminiscing of old times, I started to notice the beautiful color, texture, pattern, and shapes of the farm elements. I started zooming up on them and found that some of the shapes resembled letters of the alphabet! Just a few days before, I had noticed a piece of art spelling out a word using photos of architecture…then it clicked! I could make my own word art with farm equipment! Not only would it be my own creation, it would be sentimental of my childhood and family’s farm!
I ran {ok, walked quickly} back to grandma’s house, grabbed my sister, a piece of paper and pencil. Together we decided how many we would need of each letter. {We used the Scrabble game for inspiration.} Knowing we needed multiples of the vowels and popular letters…we set out on a Letter Scavenger Hunt.
We used the “macro” setting on the camera for smaller items for best quality.
One of the most important things we learned was to do it all the same day and in a timely manner. We had a storm roll over us at one point and the lighting of those letters look a lot different than the others. So keep in mind time of day and lighting if you are planning on using the colored versions. If not, change them to black and white and no one will know the difference! 😉
Get it? HDS=HowDoesShe
Your letters can be used in dozens of ways! Display your last name or kid’s names in their bedrooms!
Expression words are “fun” too!
Or holiday words such as “lucky, boo, joy, peace”…the options are ENDLESS!
*Hint, keep in mind the frame you want to use so you take your photos the right way {vertical vs. horizontal}
Now get yourself outside on these early spring days and have a letter scavenger hunt! Challenge your kids to find the letters to their names or favorite words! Make it a family scavenger hunt! {Don’t forget to take pictures of your kids having fun…because that’s where the memories come…from having fun!}
Happy Hunting!
Sincerely,
{Caley}
Alison says
So Cute Caley! I loved that you used this to spell out your name at the end. Beautiful pictures too.
Shelley says
Love this!
Julie says
How fun!
jill says
This post made me smile! I will be pulling out my camera this weekend at ‘grandmas house’…no barn, but I think we can find some cool things!
Bonnie says
Sweetness! I love the color in the ‘o’ in Love!
Sharon says
I was able to find “pomeroy” out in nature and other objects. It was so fun to do. It gives more meaning when you go for walks.
alysha says
Such a cute idea Caley! Love it, love it, love it!
Sonia says
Love the idea. Hope you don’t mind me using it with my kids over Spring Break. So fun.
Caley says
Of course not Sonia! That’s why I shared it with you! 😉 Have fun!
Heidi says
I know someone who does this whenever they go on vacation. They have a goal to find the entire alphabet, but I think they split it up between a few people so it goes faster. Love that idea! I bet the more you do it, the better you get at looking for letters in things.
pennymck says
Great idea! I’m going to do it soon!
Pat says
I love this! I’ve alwalys loved letters created by architecture, etc. Just never thought of ‘me’ doing it…duh! You make it look fun!
Mindy says
So clever and creative!
Missy says
I have wanted to do this for FOREVER but just haven’t. This might just be the kick in the pants I needed! SO fun!
Hannah says
My computer didn’t like this page, and I had to resort to using Google’s cached copy? Does anyone know why? Anyone have this happen to them too?
Hannah says
My computer (PC) didn’t like this page and I had to resort to using Google’s cached copy. Is there an explanation for this?
But…, awesome post!
Hannah says
Sorry, accidentally posted that twice.
Monica says
This is such a great idea…and beautiful photos too!
Tara says
I live here in Texas and at one of the Trade Day booths they are selling these types of photos mounted and making a killing! Whoever the original “out of the box thinker” was is a very smart and creative person!
Heather says
That is so cool! I have been wanting to do this so badly! I am actually going to a junkyard tomorrow and find letters. I think it is so fun! Thanks for sharing and giving more inspiration!
Deb says
This is so much fun! I snapped the entire alphabet in December and made Christmas gifts with them!! The things you can do are endless…cards, collage pic, words,etc…. Cheap way to frame: At Menard’s purchase wood strips, spray paint, mod podge the photos onto the wood add ribbon to hang and tada you have a wonderful framed plaque!
misty says
hey caley! my sister in law and i absolutely LOVE the “love” pictures! i know this is a project to do ourselves..but would you possibly be willing to sell us a set of your love photo letters?
Kayla says
I’ve seen these all over the place and I just love them!! Very cute!
laura says
You did such a great job with this. I LOVE it. I had the same idea last week but live in a boring neighborhood with little to photograph so I created my own version with signs from outside but yours is the real deal and so very cool!
amber heagerty says
Really wonderful and fun idea…I’ve actually linked you to my blog post today!
jessie Roberts says
You have some good ideas for letters! im still trying to come up with the whole alphabet. I mainly was focusing on our last name and also got letters around the farm.
my problem is finding affordable frames that fit long names. They can get quite pricey!! but it is cheaper than buying the thing already made. They sell letters/frames at the BYU-Idaho bookstore (where i originally saw hte idea) and they sold them for $5 a picture!
alennys pacheco says
Hi, this website is awesome. I needed to know if there is any way to download the letters out of objects? Thanks in advance.
Caley says
Hi, we do not have a download for the letters at this time. Sorry.
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Nulls brawl official says
I absolutely loved this post! It’s amazing how everyday objects can be seen as letters of the alphabet. It really sparks creativity and makes you look at things in a whole new way. Can’t wait to try this out myself!
Chris Sandy says
Great idea I am going to do it