DIY: Mod Podge and Wooden Letters

If you have ever used Mod Podge before, which I'm sure a lot of you have, then you know how it works. For those of you that haven't here is quick how to. Let me also just say Mod Podge can be addicting, like a kid who wants to glue everything in Kindergarten. Fair warning!

What you'll need:

1. Wooden Letter or Letters

2. Mod Podge

I used gloss finish but they have matte and antique and ones for fabric. It is crazy at how many options of Mod Podge there is available.

3. Sponge Brush

I used a craft bristled brush simply because I didn't have a sponge one available and was to antsy to wait to go pick some up. I definitely suggest sponge over bristle though.

4. Scrapbook Paper

5. Craft Knife or Scissors

If you use scissors then you will probably at least need a craft knife for harder to reach areas. For example, cutting around the corners of the N or the center of the A.

6. Sandpaper

Start by tracing the letter onto your scrapbook paper. If you plan to trace onto the back of your paper remember to reverse your letter otherwise you will have to start all over because when you flip the paper it won't be lined up.

Once you have the letter or letters traced then you are going to cut them or trim them with your knife. After all your pieces are ready to be Mod Podge you will want to spread a layer of mod podge onto your entire letter. I suggest doing only one letter at a time.

Place the scrapbook paper letter on top, line up all the edges and press down firmly. If you find that you have any bubbles you can just smooth them out with your fingers. At this point you can allow your letter to dry but I always like to put a layer of Mod Podge on top to seal and protect.

Then it's just a game of wait till all your letters dry. Once the letters are fully dry then you can take your sandpaper and sand the edge gently for a finished look. If you find that your scrapbook paper hung over to much flip the letter over and use your knife to trim any edges. You can also coat with a sealer to rid of any tacky feel that the Mod Podge tends to have once dried.

All done!