Updated on September 9, 2024
Hand Painted Monogram. Learn how to create a beautiful, custom monogram for your wall, perfect for gifts or your own décor.
The gallery wall in my entryway had space for one more frame or item. I wanted it to be personal, but not a photograph.
I had already made a wooden welcome sign and an important dates sign. Since this was one last piece of art unique to our family, I made a monogram.

Monogram Ideas
I searched Pinterest for ideas and found several I liked. Ultimately, I wanted something that would cost me nothing and could make myself.
I loved the button art and may one day do that, but I didn’t have enough buttons in the colors I would need.

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The quilling letter is impressive, but I wanted faster results, and I have never done that before!

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So, I started searching for monogram “S” letters and pinning them to my gallery wall Pinterest board for inspiration. I decided I would paint the monogram myself and frame it.
I settled on this design:

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Supplies:
- Frame
- Art Paper
- Light Box or BrightPad
- Pencil
- Acrylic Paints
- Paintbrush
- Rhinestones
- Ribbon, Optional
Print and Trace Image
First, I printed the image from my computer, making it a full 8 1/2″ x 11″.
The art paper I used was 9″ x 11″. I got out my light box. I got a cheap one for around $5.00, but it does the job.

If it had been daytime while working on the project, I might have held the whole thing up to a window to trace the design.

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Paint Design
After lightly tracing the design, I painted the design on my paper using the design as a guide. After the paint dried, I carefully erased any pencil lines still showing through.

Add Embellishments
I felt it was missing something, so I added some rhinestones instead of painting in the little circles.

Mat Picture with Ribbon
Lastly, I used some ribbon as a mat for the picture, and I was all done! I took photos without the glass in the frame to avoid the glare, but I did use the glass when hanging it to protect the painting.
Below, you can see how I taped the ribbon to the insert in the frame (rather than on the painting itself) in case I ever want to remove it.

This was a great project for me to do. I had all the supplies on hand and could easily complete it.

I still need to spray paint one of the frames on my gallery wall, but it is not spray painting weather today. Once I finish that, I will share my gallery wall with you!

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