Easy DIY Letter Wreath!

DIY Initial Letter Wreath

It’s June! Can you believe it?! This year has flown by!  My next DIY project was sent to me by my very best friend.  This wreath would make a great gift for a friend, family member, or cute party decoration! I ended up making one for my family home and another one for a friend who is expecting a baby!

Supplies Needed:

• ModPodge (the one with the purple label)
• Twine string
• Ribbon or lace for additional detail (optional)
• Burlap Ribbon
• 1 sheet of scrapbook paper
• 1 Initial letter
• Hot or cool glue gun
• Scissors
• Pencil to trace
• Small Paint Brush

 1.      Select your scrapbook paper then trace your Initial Letter onto the paper with a pencil and cut out. Set aside letter cut out.
 

 

2.       Apply layer of ModPodge on front of letter. Make sure you get the edges and corners really well. Don’t worry about if the ModPodge goes over the edges, you can wipe off with a paper towel or it just dries clear.  Immediately place cut out on top  layer of ModPodge.

3.       After you place your paper letter cut out on top or your letter you will then coat the top of the paper with Modpodge.  Let Dry. Do this step 3 – 4 times allow several minutes to dry between each coat. After last coat - set letter aside.

4.       To make a burlap bow or bow out of any thick ribbon lay as seen below:

 

5.       Gather ribbon in the middle with your fingers and pinch to hold

 

 

6.       Wrap twine around the middle of the ribbon to hold and tie in the back. You can also you floral ribbon in place of twine.  (remember this will be hidden if you chose to decorate more with ribbon or lace)

 

7.  For my example, I chose to apply a little lace flower I bought at hobby lobby pre-made. Glue with glue gun.

 

8.   Next you will need to decide how long you would like your letter to hang.  If you have thin twine you can braid 3 pieces to make stronger of heavier letters. With a glue gun – attach twine to the back of the letter.

 

9.   At the top center of your twine you need to attach it to your bow.  With a glue gun attach the center to the back of the bow. You can also reinforce it with added ribbon or lace around it.

 

10.   Sit to allow glue to dry. Once glue dries you are done!

  

I hope you enjoyed this easy project.  I know things can get crazy busy with the beginning of summer with school ending so  here is one of my favorite verses to keep fresh:

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for You.” 1Peter 5:7 

Have faith,

Graceful Mrs.