Monogram Initial Sign

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Monogram Initial Sign - sign displayed on an easel I made this monogram initial sign for my office space. I recycled a pizza cardboard circle as the base and a wine paper bag from the market to make the flower and leaf detailing. The rest of the items needed for this project are items you probably already have (or can purchase at an inexpensive price).

Total Time: 30 minutes

Supplies:

circle cardboard
Modpodge or gluestick
brown paper bag
scissors
hot glue
paper doilies
acyrlic paint
paint brush
pen/pencil

Monogram Initial Sign - doily and cardboard circles

Steps:

I am recycling a cardboard circle from a local pizza shop. I glued down a paper doily to the cardboard circle. (I bought the paper doily at my Dollar Tree in an assorted pack of 32).

Monogram Initial Sign - glue doily to cardboard circle

Using craft sticks, glue to form your initial. Optional: You can paint with your choice of color or leave as is. If paint, allow your initial to dry. Then glue in place on the doily covered cardboard circle. (Photo shows placement prior to painting the M pink.)

Monogram Initial Sign - glue craft sticks in the shape of your initial, if painting allow to dry

Cut the edges of the wine brown bag to make it lay flat. Trace circular objects and cut out. Cut out assorted sizes to determine what flower size will work best for your piece.

Monogram Initial Sign - trace different size circles on the bag

Monogram Initial Sign - cut out circles of brown paper

Using scissors, cut out swirl/spiral shape (like below) to prep the rolling part of the flower.

Monogram Initial Sign - cut the circles into spirals

Using a pen/pencil, start rolling the flower as a guide, then continue to roll until you reach the end of the flower and dab hot glue to secure the flower.

Monogram Initial Sign - use a pen or pencil to start rolling the paper spiral

Monogram Initial Sign - continue rolling to form flower

Freehand and cut leaves.

Monogram Initial Sign - freehand cut leaves

Position flowers and leaves to your liking and secure down with hot glue (for flowers) and glue stick (for leaves). Once completed, you can display your monogram sign on an easel, hang on the wall, or add ribbon on the back to hang.