Monogram Wall Art – DIY Cut Paper Initial Craft
Create easy and unique home decor with this DIY Cut Paper Initial Art tutorial. Learn how to craft with scrapbook paper to make beautiful monogram wall art.
Hi all, it’s Lori from Greco Design Company. I’m thrilled to be back again today at Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® to share with you a great DIY project for creating monogram wall art. This project is super easy and you’ll only need some different colored paper and a few craft supplies you probably have already. Monograms and initials are super hot right now and this is an easy way to personalize your walls and be on-trend!
I’m a graphic designer so I love typography and fonts. I’ve used initials and even symbols, like the ampersand, in random places throughout my home. I had the idea to make this initial art out of cut paper when I decided to group all my initials and create a statement wall between my kitchen and hallway.
Check out my post on this initial wall grouping here. I needed some artwork and I didn’t want to spend a lot of money or make a trip to the art supply store. So I used what I had for supplies and created a fun piece of art!
How to Make Your own monogram wall art
Supplies Needed:
- Old paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Decoupage glue
Instructions
Here’s how to make your personalized wall art.
1. Cut the paper into triangles
I did this by cutting 1″ squares and then I cut the squares into 4 triangles {like an X}
2. Trace your letter
Print out your initial from your computer in the size you want and as an outline. Turn the paper over and trace the outline of the initial onto the back. This will serve as a guide when you cut the letter out.
3. Glue the triangles on your letter
Flip the paper over so the initial is reading the correct way. With your glue stick, attach the triangles so that they fill the initial shape. I recommend gluing the triangles so that they go outside the lines too. You don’t have to be too precise because you’ll be trimming the initial at the end.
4. Seal with decoupage glue
When all the areas of your initial are filled with the paper triangles, paint a coat of the decoupage glue over the entire initial to seal the paper pieces.
5. Trim the letter
When the glue is dry, turn the paper over and trim the initial out along the lines you traced on the back.
6. Frame and display your art
There are several options for what you could do with your cut paper initial. I glued my “G” onto a piece of ivory paper and framed it. You could also glue it onto a thick piece of paper, punch a hole in it and hang it like an ornament, or tape it on the wall with washi tape.
Your new art would look great in any room but if you’re feeling like making a statement, group it with other initials and make an entire personalized wall.
Thank you SO much for having me here to share my DIY cut paper initial project with you all – enjoy!
Looking for more DIY art ideas? Check out some of my related posts below!
What’s Next?
While you’re here be sure to check out other craft projects on Ideas for the Home by Kenarry® –
- DIY Monogrammed Wooden Stovetop Cover and Tray
- DIY Decorated Shadow Box Initial Art
- DIY Star Die-cut and Washi Tape Note Cards
Originally published July 2015. Updated July 2018.
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