Wood Wall Monogram

I have a great way to spice up your child’s bedroom. Wooden wall monograms are simple to make and they give the kids a feeling of pride to see their initials up on the wall. It makes them feel as though they have a place that is just for them. Even if they share a bedroom with a sibling, you can still make the room special by placing the monograms directly over their bed.

Kathy Zengolewicz

Here is what you will need to get started:

• Acrylic paint for use on wood (get a couple of colors and get fancy, I used red, white and blue)
• A spray sealer
• 1 inch flat brush
• A water container
• A plastic or a paper plate
• Paper towels
• masking tape
• fine grit sandpaper
• wooden letters

Make sure to allow drying time between paint coats. Start out with a color of your choice, in this case I used blue and red. Paint the letters and let dry. Use the masking tape to create stripes, either vertical or horizontal, on both letters. Use the remaining color, I used white, to paint the open areas and create stripes on your letters. Remove the tape and let it dry. Spray the letters with a matte spray sealer and allow that to dry completely and they’re ready to put up on your wall or display on your desk.

There are a lot of ways to decorate with letters. You don’t have to use the letters in you name. You can spell out anything you choose. Be creative and bold. Paint your letters a shocking pink or a lime green, or pink and green. Let your personality shine through in your work. Most of all, have fun.

If you buy water base acrylic paints then you can have your child help you with the project. What better way to spend some quality time together.