DIY Numbered Monogram

I love monograms. And numbers. This is a combination of both
that I made to represent our last name + how many family members
their are. J to the fourth power = fun with math + art to start my
gallery wall in my dining room. And a new love affair with yellow.

Here's what I used in this project:

• vintage linen napkin
• matte Mod Podge
• large wooden letter 
• small wooden number
• acrylic craft paint
• fabric scissors
• paint brush

I love to repurpose, so to go along with this theme, 

I used a pretty lemon yellow vintage linen napkin I found

 at a thrift store a few months ago.

I cut the cloth into little rectangles using fabric scissors.

I applied the matte Mod Podge onto the monogram with a 

brush, laid one piece of fabric down flat over it.

I then brushed more Mod Podge over the top of the fabric piece,

saturating it and smoothing it flat against the wood. 

I repeated steps 2-3, overlapping fabric pieces onto the top 

and sides of the wooden letter until it was covered completely.

To finish, I painted my number using Deco Art 

acrylic paint in a dark gray.

 After everything was dry, I nailed the my numbered monogram

to my gallery wall!

I love how it adds some fresh modern style to

my previously traditional wall. I plan on surrounding the wall

 with photos of my family, nature and some cheerful crayon and paint

works of art done by my boys. I can't wait to until it's done!

Stay tuned for a post in a few weeks showing the finished gallery wall...

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