DIY: Hanging Wall Monogram

Happy February, y'all! Here's to hoping the groundhog got it wrong this year & spring is on it's way-- I'm already obsessed with spring colors, collections, and crafts to brighten things up. I'm also counting down the days to Spring Break-- 32, to be exact. 

I've mentioned in earlier posts that I recently ordered several large wooden monograms. My roommate & I are always adding to our wall decor & I thought these would be perfect to start off a new semester with!

It took me forever to decide what color to paint them. My original plan was our favorite colors, purple for her & navy for me, but then I realized that it would be better to use a neutral color. We won't always live in our room together & while those colors would look great with our current decor, I wanted them to be versatile! White was the clear choice to me, especially when I thought about how cute it would be to make it possible to change the ribbon that I use to hang them. I'll still get my accent color but it won't be overwhelming or permanent.

Unfinished Wood Co.

Our unfinished monograms

Here's what I did..

1. I ordered two large wooden monograms from Unfinished Wood Co. I got a great price on these through GroopDealz so check their website to see if they're offering a similar deal! I've found some pretty amazing statement jewelry, scarves, & so much more from GroopDealz. The normal prices for wooden monograms this size can be pretty expensive, but even without using GroopDealz the ones from Unfinished Wood Co. are definitely reasonable.
2. I had leftover white glossy acrylic paint from a cooler I made for a fraternity formal last spring, so I decided to use that up before purchasing more. Any craft store will have a great selection of brands, colors, & finishes! 
3. I painted each monogram. I quickly realized it was going to take  more coats than I expected.. Five, to be exact. I'm a little bit of a perfectionist when it comes to crafts so I wanted mine to be a solid, consistent white. I took photos after each coat so you can see the progression. 
4. I let them dry completely for 24 hours, then sprayed them with a clear sealant.
5. I added ribbon to hang them (purple for her, navy for me). Since my monogram is symmetrical, I hot glued the ribbon right in the middle & tied it into a bow at the top. My roommate's monogram isn't as symmetrical, so I found the spot that was even on both sides, hot glued an end of a piece of ribbon to each side, then tied the two together in a bow to hang. 
6. Voila! Two gorgeous monograms! 

First Coat

Second Coat

Third Coat

Fourth Coat

Fifth Coat

We hung them up today & here's how they look! 

I think they add the perfect personalized touch to our room, & we've already gotten tons of compliments on them! Mine works perfectly on the wall above my bed with two canvases that my roommate made for me & one I purchased that's in the same color scheme. 

                                         xx,

^♦SPJ^♦