Today, I am creating a monogram design using washi tape and adhesive rhinestone strips in four simple steps!
Looking to add a personal touch to your home or party decor? Why not use a monogram letter?
In this tutorial, I'll transform a plain wooden letter into stylish monogram wall art!
Get ready to unleash your creativity and elevate your space with this fun and easy DIY project!
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Washi Tape:
Begin by adding strips of washi tape to the wood letter. Laying the next strip right next to the one above.
I laid the strips at a diagonal, but this is your letter, you can decorate however you like!
Place the letter on its front, and go around the edges with a sharp craft knife to trim the washi tape to the shape of the letter.
Adhesive Gemz:
The sheet of adhesive Gemz cuts apart easily with a pair of scissors.
Cut a couple of strips with a single line of Gemz, and apply them to the front of the monogram letter.
Mod Podge:
Washi Tape can lift and curl, to secure the tape to the letter, apply a coat of Mod Podge.
I applied the Mod Podge with a foam brush, but a paintbrush would also work.
The Mod Podge doesn't take very long to dry - only 15 to 20 minutes.
Letter Edges:
The width of monogram letters can vary, so make sure to measure yours.
The width of my later fit a double strip of Gemz perfectly, so I cut them into strips that were 2 Gemz wide.
Adhere the strips all the way around the letter edges. Don't forget the spot inside the letter too!
Finished Project:
I think it turned out fabulous! Now to find the perfect spot to hang it in my daughter's room
You guessed it, her name starts with an A! 🤣
Variations:
This is such a fun craft, there are many ways you could make it your own, besides just using your own monogram letter.
- Vinyl - cut designs using a Cricut or Silhouette to personalize the letter
- Cardstock - decorate with cardstock flowers or overlays
- Fabric - add fabric flowers or fabric strips, no sewing needed
- Sketches - draw or paint the letter to fit a theme
A group of crafters that I am a part of, each decorated a letter that formed a word for an event. Look at how many fun ways we decorated our letters!
Decorate a Wooden Monogram Letter
Materials
- Wood Monogram Letter
- Washi Tape
- Adhesive Gemz
- Mod Podge
Instructions
Washi Tape:
- Begin by adding strips of washi tape to the wood letter. Laying the next strip right next to the one above.
- Place the letter on its front, and go around the edges with a sharp craft knife to trim the washi tape to the shape of the letter.
Adhesive Gemz:
- The sheet of adhesive Gemz cuts apart easily with a pair of scissors.
- Cut a couple of strips with a single line of Gemz, and apply them to the front of the monogram letter.
Mod Podge:
- Apply a coat of Mod Podge with a foam brush or paintbrush.
- Let the Mod Podge dry completely.
Letter Edges:
- Measure the width of your letter to see how many strips of Gemz will fit.
- The width of my later fit a double strip of Gemz perfectly, so I cut them into strips that were 2 Gemz wide.
- Adhere the strips all the way around the letter edges. Don't forget the spot inside the letter too!
Notes
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- Vinyl - cut designs using a Cricut or Silhouette to personalize the letter
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- Cardstock - decorate with cardstock flowers or overlays
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- Sketches - draw or paint the letter to fit a theme
Our Crafting Essentials:
- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily our favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream, and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
lynn
Hello! Great job! Love it..
Anna-Marie Field
Hi There, Super cute,Super easy and Super WOW!!!
Love
AMarie
Dena
Very Cute!! Love the idea!
Randi@SowderingAbout
Such a cute idea! I love it!!
Mandy Beyeler
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts - you were featured today!!
Huckleberry Love
So cute! I love anything involved washi tape. It's my weakness! 🙂
We'd love for you to share this at Much Ado About Monday, if you get a chance! http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2013/05/much-ado-about-monday-no-11.html
~Emily
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The CSI Girl
Super cute! Love the colors of the washi tape.
The Arizona Russums
So cute. I am having my first baby and this might need to be a little project for the nursery!
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain
I love the bling on the sides...totally makes it stand out!
Little Treasures
Oh Katie, this is a fab idea!
I am going to use it for the Etsy Craft Party I am organizing and I will credit this to you!
nutzaboutstamping.com
What a great idea! I am going to try your idea for a scrapbook page this summer: use my Big Shot to diecut some letters and then apply Washi tape to decorate them! TFS.
nurturemybaby
Well, this is new to me actually! And I love Washi tape, Must have been living with my head in the sand. I might try it 🙂
Found you via Creative Mondays linky.
Stephanie R.
This turned out really pretty, I love how you added rhinestones!
Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle
This is sooo cute! I am in the process of doing my cookie/craft room, and this would be a perfect project to make to bang on the walls. I love all of the different patterned washi tape they make, I can never pick just one to use, thanks to you, I can use them all. Thank you for sharing.
Jennifer Johnson
Adorable! I love your added gems. Would be a great project for my daughter and her friends this summer!
Dina @ Kitchen Dreaming
Thank you for stopping by the Weekend Social over at Kitchen Dreaming, hope to see you again next week.
angie
love it A would actually be my letter and have to say it looks great
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Jessica
I love this idea! I haven't seen it done before so I am really happy you shared! It is simple but so cute!
Jessica