Rustic Wood Monogram

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It’s officially wedding season!  We’re getting down to the final days before my sister’s wedding- can’t wait to share the pictures from her big day!

 

The wedding décor may or may not include this rustic wood monogram:

 

It’s seriously simple to make – I promise! 

 

First, I made a monogram in the font I liked in iPiccy.  I then uploaded it to Staples Copy & Print online, and I ordered an engineering print (they’re really big & printed on thin paper – cost less than $2):

 

I measured out how big I wanted to sign to be, and took a trip to my local hardware store.  I had them cut down pine boards to the size I wanted (mine were 21 inches long).  I then added some scrap wood to the back with nails and wood glue.  I stained it with my favorite stain (more details here)

 

Then I went to Michael’s and got some new Sharpie paint markers – they’ve got a ton of colors, but I only wanted black for this project:

 

I used this technique to mark where I wanted the paint on the wood:

 

The last time I used this technique, I used a thin paint brush.  Using paint pens was SO much easier!! 

 

 

That’s it! 

 

I think it’s going to look great as part of her rustic wedding décor:

 

I think it’ll look great in their apartment too!  I might make one for myself…

 

If you want to make one too, look for sales on Sharpie paint markers at Michael’s!

 

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