Thank You Parasol

I just finished painting my DIY "Thank You" Parasol.  I have seen them all around the web, while searching for wedding ideas.  I also came across a couple great tutorials on how to create one. 

Bride on a Budget DIY Thank You Parasol Tutorial

Project Wedding DIY Thank You Parasol

Project Wedding DIY Wedding Challenge 2010: "Thank You" Parasol

After seeing and reading these tutorials, I just had to try it! 

I purchased a fabric parasol off Ebay for a good price.  I purchased Fabric paint in both brown and black.  I thought I would use the black; however, it was pretty light.  I decided to go with the black fabric paint thinking it would show up nicer. 

I experimented with a couple different graphic programs, fonts, font sizes, etc.  I ended up using the Print Shop Deluxe version 15.  I wanted to use a larger font, but the program wouldn't allow me.  I used the Edwardian Script font.  I forget the size I used, but it was the largest I could "type in" and have it fit within the "text box".  I printed out the letters on card stock.  I cut each letter out.  I didn't cut perfectly, just around the letter. 

I opened the parasol and placed the letters on the inside and held them with Scotch tape.  I then would look through the "right side" until I was happy with the placement.  I think traced the letters using a Sharpie fine point marker.  The Sharpie ink bled on the parasol material; however, it is really NOT noticeable after adding paint to the parasol.  I then left the parasol open to dry.