Hi all! Today I wanted to share with you how to make a large monogram letter sign. If you have been following me than you know that my youngest daughter, and her husband are some of my biggest fans. As she has matured her taste has changed to be more like mine, and she even tries little do-it-yourself projects on her own, every once in a while. I’m hoping one day she will wake up and find she is addicted to creating (like her mother) once she realizes she can do it, and she puts her mind to it.
They wanted to hang it in their foyer, and they wanted it in black and white. Since they wanted it about 2’ x 2’, I brought a piece of pressed wood board. I don’t remember my reasoning for buying pressed wood board instead of finished plywood. But maybe because of less splintering when cutting. (Woodworking tips and techniques)
You can find the project list at the bottom of the post!
How to Make a Large Monogram Letter Sign
First, I gave the wood three coats of paint, it seems to just soak it up. Next, I measured and drew off the letter M, and added the thicker parts of the letter as well. (sorry I forgot to take a photo of this step).
I used a black marker, and yardstick for adding the thin lines, and the outer sides of the thicker lines.
Then I went back and filled the thicker parts of the letter with a couple coats of black acrylic paint.
Once that dried I added a large saw tooth hook to the back for hanging, and that was it for this large monogram letter sign.
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Project list
2’ x 2’
white acrylic paint
black acrylic paint
black paint markerYardstick
Large Saw tooth hook
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Aww thank you Linda! I know you made that just for me! Mary!! 😉 It looks fabulous in that spot. And I love how you daughter has decorated the whole area there. You did a wonderful job and I hope you continue to gently encourage her in her arts and crafts. After all she has her mama’s genes.
LOL, yes I was making it for you Mary, but it was to big to mail so I gave it to her. But Shh don’t tell her. 😉
I keep telling both my girls they can do it if they just try.
And I thought I was your biggest fan Linda 😉 It’s okay I don’t mind losing my spot to your daughter though. The large M is so neatly done. I don’t think I would be able to stay within the lines like you have. It looks lovely.
LOL, she is my biggest fan when it comes to her wanting me to make something for them. 😉 The yardstick and marker is the only way I was able to get the straight lines.
Love the font you created for your sign. It’s so modern and clean. I’m sure your daughter will love it! Even better if she read about you making it for her on your blog for the first time. I’ve had fun surprising my kids in the same way. It’s always a hoot to get their calls or post comments when they realize I’ve made something for them!
Thank you Wendi! Yes my daughter and her husband both love it, and it is fun surprising them with my post!
That looks great! I love it!
Thank you gigi! I was happy how it turned out.
That really turned out great and would go with most any decor!
Thank you Carlee! I know it moved around in my daughters house until it settled there. 🙂
Thank you Carlee! I know it moved around in my daughters house until it settled there. 🙂
This turned out so cool! I am a huge fan of Graphic Art, words and fonts just hit the spot with me. Especially when they are in black and white. Your daughter has to love this, such a great gift. I want to make one for us now, I just need to find a really cool font for the “H”, I’ll be on the lookout.
Are you making one for yourself now too???
Thank you Nikki! My daughter and son inlaw love it. There always sending me pics, asking me to make this next. LOL
No I haven’t made one like this for us, maybe one day I will get around to it.