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Mother’s Day Gift {Tutorial}

April 24, 2013 by KC Coake 30 Comments

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Did you remember that Mother’s Day is just around the corner? I’m actually planning ahead this year…so amazing for me! I made a Mother’s Day giftΒ for my Mom and my Mother-in-law. Of course, I took pictures and have a tutorial for you…just in case you need a gift idea.
Mother's Day Gift idea of a personalized decorative monogram. #HomeDecor #WallArt #Crafts #Gifts #RealCoake
I knew I wanted to make something using an artist canvas, scrapbook paper and Mod Podge. I wandered around Hobby Lobby and let inspiration come to me. This is what I came up with. It was my first time working with Mod Podge and paper, so I have some tips and such for you as well.Β Mother's Day Gift idea of a personalized decorative monogram. #HomeDecor #WallArt #Crafts #Gifts #RealCoake
First let’s start with the supplies you will need.
  • 8 x 10 artist canvas
  • 2 sheets scrapbook paper (I used 4 because I was making 2)
  • Craft paint
  • Monogram letters
  • Mod Podge
  • Brushes
  • Embellishments
  • Sandpaper
  • Utility knife
  • E6000 glue or hot glue
Optional, but would have been really helpful
  • Spray bottle with water
  • Mod Podge brayer
Mother's Day Gift idea of a personalized decorative monogram. #HomeDecor #WallArt #Crafts #Gifts #RealCoake
I started by roughly tracing the canvas shape on the back of the scrapbook paper. Then I used those marks to notch out the corners. This allowed me to fold the paper over the sides, top and bottom. You can see in the bottom picture that I had already used Mod Podge to adhere the first paper to the canvas. You can also see the wrinkles that I got.
After applying a coat of Mod Podge to the canvas, adhere your paper, trying to work it smooth. I have since learned from Mod Podge Rocks blog that it may be helpful to use a brayer to smooth the paper out and that lightly spraying the paper with water first might have helped me not get the wrinkles.
After allowing that to dry. I applied 2 coats of Mod Podge on top of the paper to act as a sealer. When I did this, most of my wrinkles disappeared. They seemed to get worse at first, but as the Mod Podge dried, the wrinkles were less or much less severe. Yay!
Mother's Day Gift idea of a personalized decorative monogram. #HomeDecor #WallArt #Crafts #Gifts #RealCoake
While waiting for coats of Mod Podge to dry, I painted the sides of my monogram letters. I did give them a light sanding before painting them because some of their edges were pretty rough. I knew the sides of the letters would show and I didn’t want them to be bare wood. I decided to adhere the paper to the letter using Mod Podge. I wanted to minimize the paper waste as well as the bulk to deal with for this process, so I just did a quick cut of the paper around the letter. Then used Mod Podge to adhere the paper. This time I got no wrinkles! Yay!
Use a utility knife to cut around your letter and remove the excess paper. I found this easiest to do on the back side of the letter. It was a bit tricky around the curvy parts of my letters.
Mother's Day Gift idea of a personalized decorative monogram. #HomeDecor #WallArt #Crafts #Gifts #RealCoake
As you can see, I was left with pretty rough cuts and bit of paper. Not the look I was going for.
Mother's Day Gift idea of a personalized decorative monogram. #HomeDecor #WallArt #Crafts #Gifts #RealCoake
I used fine grit (320) sandpaper to gently sand away the rough bits and extra paper.
Mother's Day Gift idea of a personalized decorative monogram. #HomeDecor #WallArt #Crafts #Gifts #RealCoake
I decided to ‘distress’ the edges of the letters to slightly camouflage where I sanded. It was easy to do on the straight parts of the letters. For the curved parts of the letters, I used a Q-tip and applied my distressing ink to the edges.
Mother's Day Gift idea of a personalized decorative monogram. #HomeDecor #WallArt #Crafts #Gifts #RealCoake
Just like with the paper on the canvas, I added 2 coats of Mod Podge to the letters once I was done with the distressing. This just acts as a sealer to finish everything off. I like the Satin finish.
After this step, it was time to adhere the letter to the canvas. I used E600 glue because I really don’t like hot glue. Use whichever one you prefer. I think either will work. Then I decided on the embellishments to add and glued them on as well. Presto…done! Cute Mother’s Day gift for the two Moms in my life.
Mother's Day Gift idea of a personalized decorative monogram. #HomeDecor #WallArt #Crafts #Gifts #RealCoake
This is the one for my Mother-in-Law along with the matching card I made for her. I showed you the tutorial for that: Mother’s Day card.
Mother's Day Gift idea of a personalized decorative monogram. #HomeDecor #WallArt #Crafts #Gifts #RealCoake
This one is for my Mom. She was in town just after I made these, so I got to give it to her in person. I made a matching card for her as well. As her birthday is coming up, we celebrated her birthday while she was in town. I made her card a birthday card. I’ll have a tutorial for you on it another day.
Mother's Day Gift idea of a personalized decorative monogram. #HomeDecor #WallArt #Crafts #Gifts #RealCoake
There you have it. An idea (with a tutorial) for a Mother’s Day gift. I super happy with how they turned out and I hope both my Mom and my Mother-in-law really enjoy them.
What kinds of gifts do you do for Mother’s Day? We always keep things pretty simple. If I lived near my Mom, she would be super happy with a picnic! Sounds nice to me, too.

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  1. Deborah Owen says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:55 am

    This is so cute!

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      April 26, 2013 at 1:47 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Dana says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Cute idea – I’ve done similar projects in the past and they are a lot of fun. Right now I am trying to think of something for my Mother-In-Law, and this might fit the bill.
    Dana @ Project Day

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    • KC Coake says

      April 26, 2013 at 1:47 am

      Thank you! This was my first project like this. You are right, they are fun.
      KC

      Reply
  3. Krista thehappyhousie says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    Adorable cards KC! Thanks for this great tutorial!!
    Krista

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    • KC Coake says

      April 26, 2013 at 1:47 am

      Thanks, Krista.
      KC

      Reply
  4. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

    April 25, 2013 at 12:35 am

    Lovely!

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      April 26, 2013 at 1:49 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com says

    April 25, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Love it! Nicely done πŸ˜‰

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    • KC Coake says

      April 26, 2013 at 1:55 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Ruth Soukup says

    April 25, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    These turned out so cute! I love the idea and you could use this for so many great gifts. Thanks for sharing it KC – love to see your fun projects each week!

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      April 26, 2013 at 2:06 am

      Thank you! Yes, you are right, it would be a great gift idea for various uses. Thanks so much for tweeting about this post!
      KC

      Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    April 25, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    thanks for all the work of love to make the card and “C”. They are so lovely. C3

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    • KC Coake says

      April 26, 2013 at 2:06 am

      Glad you liked it mom!
      KC

      Reply
  8. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    April 26, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    So cute! I LOVE monogram anything! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      April 27, 2013 at 1:41 am

      Thanks, Carrie! Thanks for hosting as well.
      KC

      Reply
  9. Lisa Newlin says

    April 27, 2013 at 1:34 am

    I grew up with everything monogramed so now I’m obsessed with it and love that it’s back in style. You make this look a lot easier than what I suspect it really is.

    FYI: I’m visiting from the blog hop. πŸ™‚

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    • KC Coake says

      April 27, 2013 at 1:46 am

      I grew up with everything monogrammed as well…didn’t even think about that until I saw your comment. They are fun! This project was easy…it just took some figuring as I went.
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  10. Margo says

    April 27, 2013 at 1:36 am

    These turned out so beautiful!

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    • KC Coake says

      April 27, 2013 at 1:46 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:40 am

    Very cute! My stepkids and I made similar initials for their rooms last summer. I love that it’s a kid-friendly project.

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    • KC Coake says

      May 2, 2013 at 1:37 am

      Thanks! I bet these look really cute in the kids rooms. My girls would probably love if I made them for their room.
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  12. srpprcrftr says

    April 29, 2013 at 4:26 am

    Great tutorial and wonderful gifts. Lucky Moms who receive them. Just might have to try that for friends that are Moms.

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    • KC Coake says

      May 2, 2013 at 1:41 am

      Thanks! I think this could be a great gift for other occasions, too. Not just for Mom’s either.
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  13. Diane Piwowarczyk says

    April 30, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    This project turned out great. I love the cheerful colors and patterns!

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      May 3, 2013 at 3:18 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. TheMoonAndMe says

    May 3, 2013 at 2:02 am

    These are so pretty! Would be a great way to personalize anyone’s space…especially little girls. πŸ˜‰
    Kelly

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    • KC Coake says

      May 3, 2013 at 3:58 am

      Thank you! You are right, they would be great to personalize a space. I bet my little girls would like them and I’m sure many others would as well.
      Take care,
      KC

      Reply
  15. Marie bloominghomestead says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:58 am

    So pretty, I love modge podging paper onto wood. These letters are especially so cute!

    Reply
    • KC Coake says

      May 7, 2013 at 1:28 am

      Thanks! Yes, it is fun. I will, no doubt, do more. πŸ˜‰
      KC

      Reply

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