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DIY Mod Podge Wooden Initial Letters

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Looking to personalize your kid’s room? Whether you call it modge podge or mod podge I’ll show you how to use mod podge on wood to decorate wooden letters with paper and this easy to use medium for a fun pop of color and pattern!

Adding a kid’s name to the wall in their room is a perfect way to personalize the room but over at my mom’s house the grandkid’s room gets used by all 4 kids, so we decided to add the first initial of each kid on the wall to personalize the room.

Mod podge is a very easy to use medium and can be used on many surfaces including glass, canvas, tin or metal, and wood. In this case we’ll be using modge podge on wood and decorate one wooden initial for each kid using fun patterned scrapbook paper.

I love how the different patterns and colors turned out and this cost less than 20 bucks!

decorating wooden letters

This was a really easy project. It took me way less than one nap time (which is how I currently gauge projects.)

Supplies For Mod Podge Paper To Wood:

  • Wooden letters – I found these thin 12 inch wooden letters at Michael’s and I’ve seen them at Hobby Lobby as well. Most craft stores carry wooden letters in different sizes and thicknesses.
  • Scrapbook paper in prints and/or colors that you want to use in your space
  • Acrylic paint in colors that compliment your papers
  • Clear acrylic sealer (optional)
  • Mod podge – Mod podge is a type of glue that dries clear that creates a coating
  • A foam brush
  • A pencil

How To Decorate Wooden Letters With Scrapbook Paper

Paint Your Wooden Initial Letters With Acrylic Paint

First you’ll decide which letter will have which patterned paper and paint each letter in a coordinating color with regular craft acrylic paint making sure to get the sides really well. (The sides won’t be covered by the paper and will show.)

For this step you can use a regular paint brush or a foam brush to create a smooth finish and create a nice work surface for adding the mod podge and the paper to the wood.

ideas for decorating wooden letters

Cut Out Your Scrapbook Paper For Each Wooden Initial

To create the shape of the paper letter that will lay on top of the wood, place your paper good side down. Then lay your letter on the paper, face down and trace trace each letter onto the back side of the coordinating paper using a pencil.

My letters were bigger than the paper, so I traced the extra portion separately. Depending on the pattern of your paper, you may want to try to get the pattern to match up.

Then, cut out the letter carefully just inside of the line you drew.

How To Use Mod Podge On Wood To Attach Your Paper

Spread a thin coat of mod podge on the wooden letter with a paint brush or foam brush and lay your cut out letter on carefully starting at one end.

Smooth the paper down as you go with your brush so that there are no air bubbles or wrinkles.

Then spread another very thin layer of mod podge over the top of the paper. Be careful not to mess with it too much because the paper is wet and will start to ball up.

Let them dry over night.

For added durability you can paint a coat of clear acrylic sealer over the top.

how to decorate wooden letters with paper

Hanging Your Mod Podge Wooden Letters

We used small picture hooks on the back of each letter to hang them.

In our case we staggered the letters since each one belongs to a different kid, but you could line them up if you’re doing an entire name across the wall.

And that is it! These pull all of the colors used in the room together and give the room a personal touch.

mod podge paper to wood

This is the last project in this room! Painting Stripes was the first project that we did and I love how this unisex kid’s room came together!

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  1. Jenn says

    January 24, 2020 at 5:31 am

    I did this and all letters came out wrinkly 🙁

    Reply
    • Corey Willis says

      January 27, 2020 at 10:22 am

      Hi sorry to hear you are having trouble, Jennifer. I’m not sure I know what you mean when you say your letters are wrinkly. Can you email me with a picture of the letters at hello@heytherehome.com and I can help you figure it out. Talk to you soon.

  2. woodenbiz says

    June 1, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    Thanks for sharing amazing information. Really very helpfull!!!

    Reply
  3. rozer says

    December 7, 2016 at 3:29 am

    This seems looks fantastic and great!. I would love to add Mod Podge wooden letters stuff collection to my home …thank you for this beautiful ideas.

    Reply
  4. Cheryl says

    May 15, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    Do you have any examples of frayed or burned edges on your letter projects?

    Reply
    • Corey says

      May 16, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      Hi Cheryl.
      Sorry, but I don’t have examples of that.

  5. Caroline says

    April 5, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Where did you find the letters? I like them better than the ones at my local Hobby Lobby so I thought I’d ask!

    Reply
    • Corey says

      April 19, 2016 at 10:24 am

      Hi Caroline. These letters are from Michael’s. They still have them for sure.

  6. Denise Consitt says

    February 26, 2015 at 9:12 am

    My paper overlaps what am I doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Corey W. says

      February 28, 2015 at 9:49 am

      Hi Denise. Sorry to hear you are having trouble. I’m not sure I know what you mean when you say your paper overlaps. Can you email me directly at tinysidekick@gmail.com and I can help you figure it out. If you can send a picture that would be awesome. Talk to you soon.

  7. Denise Consitt says

    February 26, 2015 at 9:11 am

    I have a question, please email me.

    Reply
  8. Krista @the happy housie says

    January 31, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    I love these Corey- just made something similar for my boys’ room but with maps. Pinning yours!

    Reply
  9. Carrie This Home says

    January 31, 2014 at 7:54 am

    These are adorable, Corey! I love projects like this that don’t cost much but make a HUGE impact! Thanks so much for sharing this with my Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop readers 🙂

    Reply
  10. C.K. at 50daysofnogrey says

    January 30, 2014 at 11:27 am

    What a great project! I’ve been looking for something to add to my kids’ rooms and I think I will try this.

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    • tinysidekick says

      January 30, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      It was really easy! I’d love to see your finished project so keep me posted! Have a great evening, Corey

  11. Abby says

    January 28, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    These are adorable! I have some wooden letters that I bought a few years ago. I’ve wanted to do something like this, but was overwhelmed with where to start. Thanks for sharing; I’m pinning!

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  12. Alicia Powell says

    January 27, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    These letters are really cute! Happy to discover your blog today 🙂

    Reply

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