DIY Moss Covered Monogram

by Sue Purdy

Since spring has officially sprung, I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my beloved tulips and daffodils. But until then, I’ve found another way to bring some green into my home with this easy (and cheap) moss covered monogram.

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Here is my finished monogram (a “P” of course), that only cost me a whopping $2.00 to make.

This is what my monogram started off looking like. Yep…. two empty cereal boxes.

I knew that I wanted my monogram to be three dimensional, and be able to stand on its own, so for the letter “P”, this seemed to be the best design I could come up with. Looks like the Nesquik bunny is giving it a thumbs up. Lol.

I repeated the process on the other side of the box, and then, cut up the other box into strips that I used for the sides of my letter.

I then used duct tape to attach the sides of my letter.

To give my letter some added stability, I stuffed it full of crumpled up newspaper.

I then used duct tape to attach the other side to the “P”.

I then painted the whole thing a mossy green colour.

Using white craft glue and a paint brush, I spread the glue around, and then applied the moss to the glue.

Here is the finished moss monogram letter after a minor haircut outside to get rid of the fly-aways.

I added a sticky backed hook to the back and tied a bow to attach it to my white frame for a fun way to display it.

Since I already had some moss on hand, the only items I needed to buy was the duct tape, and white glue, which cost me $2.00 at the dollar store. I love that this cool decor piece cost me next to nothing to make.

This could also be an adorable housewarming or wedding showing gift for the bride to be, using her new surname initial.

I love the overall look and versatility of this monogram. The possibilities for moss covered shapes and letter is limitless, and that’s why this has become my new favourite craft.

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