In this tutorial, I will teach you how to make this chic monogram.
Some examples:
First, get your workspace ready. I like to put down a layer of freezer paper wherever I happen to be working. You can find it at your local grocery store. It has a shiny side and paper side, for this project we'll use shiny side up.
You'll also need:
Mod Podge
A sponge brush
Chip Board letter (I found these for $1.99 at Hobby Lobby)
Scrapbook paper
Exacto knife
Brown/black acrylic paint
Acrylic sealer
If desired, a dough scraper (the one below I got at my local Dollar Tree for $1.00)
Once your workspace is ready, cover the letter with a thick layer of Mod Podge (if it's too thin, it will dry before you adhere the scrapbook paper to it!)
Next, put your scrapbook paper on top of the Mod Podged side and carefully smooth paper to monogram, removing air bubbles as you go, then let dry.
Once dry (appx 1 hour), CAREFULLY trim paper from edge of monogram on top of a self-healing mat.
If desired, take a bit of fine-grain sandpaper and smooth edges and scuff the corners. You want to make it look worn and tired.
Next, sponge on some black or brown acrylic paint to the edges of the monogram. I like to use a combination of the 2 colors, but each scarpbook paper will call for its own color.
*Take a bit of scrap from the trimming step and see which color looks best*
"Aged" edges: (this one was done with black)
Another example: (this one was done with brown)
After the paint is dry, apply a final layer of Mod Podge
When the Mod Podge is dry, take outside and spray with acrylic sealer. I like using the Mod Podge brand. Fully cover with a single layer of sealer and leave outside to dry for about 1 hour. (This sealer is REALLY smelly, keeping it outside for the hour helps the stink wear off faster!)
The final product:
I like to add a pretty bow to each letter, but you can leave it plain, use raffia, you are only limited by your imagination!
I hope this was clear. Please let me know if you have any questions, and I look forward to seeing what others come up with!!
