Homemade Photo Monogram

by Abby Winstead

$20

1 Hour

Medium

Add photos to a sturdy monogram for the perfect birthday, wedding, anniversary, or anytime gift.

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Gather your supplies: you'll need the letter, of course. I purchased mine from CraftCuts.com and it's a quality wooden one. You can find cardboard or wooden letters at most home goods or craft stores. You'll also need need photos (enough to cover the surface of your letter), mod podge, and a foam brush.

Begin by deciding a basic layout for your photos on top of the letter. You don’t have to make any cuts yet, but you need an idea of what fits where. When you’ve got that figured out, flip the photo and the letter over and use the edge of the letter to trace a line on the back of the photo. This is where you’ll cut the picture to fit on the letter.

Cut the photo and double check that it’s the right size. Continue cutting and measure all your photos, until you have the letter covered. It’s wise to begin gluing the photos after you’ve made sure you’re happy with the layout. Spread a layer of Mod Podge on the letter where the first photo will go. It doesn’t have to be perfect or precise.

Press the photo onto the Mod Podge. It’s okay if it oozes out the sides. Continue gluing until all photos are in place and the letter is covered. If you don’t have enough photos, or if you have a strangely-shaped letter, you could use tissue paper or decorative napkins on the tricky areas.

To finish up, apply a layer of Mod Podge to the entire front of the letter (and the side, if your pictures wrap around).

The whole thing will look a little cloudy for several hours as the Mod Podge dries completely, but when it’s done, you’ll be left with a subtle shine. The brush streaks will disappear, too.