Lucky Penny Letters

Turn that loose change into a cute and clever addition to your holiday home decor with this Lucky Penny Letters tutorial from craft designer Maureen Wilson! With a bit of Mod Podge and some creativity, you can easily create a St. Patrick's Day decoration that looks like a million bucks!

Materials:

• Papier mache or wooden letters
• Copper acrylic paint & foam brush
• Hot glue gun & glue sticks
• Pennies (about $3 worth)
• Mod Podge (optional)

Instructions:

1. Begin by painting your purchased letters copper with copper, acrylic paint.
   
   Note: If your letters are papier mache or unfinished wood, one coat should do fine.
    
2. Once your letters are dry, begin to add your pennies using a hot glue gun.
    
3. While gluing, try to space them so you don’t have any large gaps. Alternating pennies with different layers will give the piece added dimension.
   
   Option:  Add a layer of glossy Mod Podge if you want them to shine.Prop your lucky penny letters on your mantle for an eye-catching display.
    
4. Prop your lucky penny letters on your mantle for an eye-catching display.

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