Monograms - May Hybrid Challenge

Monograms are very versatile (and cute). You can use them to decorate a room or to give to a friend. Its is perfect for kids doors and bedsides as well as a great decoration for an artistic work area. So this time we would like you to dig into your digital stash to decorate a monogram.

Here is how you can do it:

1. Get a monogram letter (or two).

2. Paint the sides with acrylic paint and set it aside to dry (two coats are better).

3. Print out a sheet of your favorite digital paper and include some elements as well.

4. Cut out the elements and the paper

5. Add glue or mod podge to the top of your monogram and put it face down on top of your paper. Apply a little pressure and wait a few seconds to let it dry.

6. Cut out the excess paper with a craft knife.

7. Lay out your paper and elements on top of your monogram to have an idea of the design you are going for.

8. Add glue or mod podge to the top of your monogram to give it a glossy finish and to adhere buttons and other embellishments.

9. Choose some embellishments to be added using mounting tape to give more dimension.

Finished project:
"P" by Michelle Filo:

"B" by Michelle Filo:

Some more gorgeous examples from our dream girls:
"A" by Suzy Nunes:

"C" by Susan Toon:

and if that is not enough inspiration, there are two more examples here(M monogram) and here(L monogram).

Post your monograms in our hybrid gallery for a chance to win a gift card to the Shoppe :)
Have fun!

Edit to Add: PAPERS Papers for printing seem to be a matter of personal style in hybrid scrapbooking, lots of people use different ones. I personally use Epson Matte paper to print papers for projects. I also use Epson Premium Glossy papers to print my photos and digital album pages (it is really semi glossy and it doesn’t warp, perfect for the mod podge fanatic here)

Comments

[Nicole (aka nicleblanc)]

These are wonderful! Great job girls!

[Stephanie]

I love this, but I have a question. What kind of paper do you use to print the digital paper on? Cardstock, photo paper?? I have blank letters just like this and would love to do this for my daughter.....

[Danielle (Artemia)]

wow girls, you rocked this! love the examples!

[Barrie]

These are great, will have to try one, or two, or three!!

[Courtney Zadik]

What a conincidence. my niece just gave me an 'm' for my daughter mackenzie. what a perfect challenge!

[laviconi]

woww this is so great, girls. Fantastic and wonderful
I must make it ,too.