DIY: Family Monogram Photo Collage

When I found this DIY tutorial on A Little Moore last week, I swooned. So of course, I had to make a giant B:) I got the cardboard letter at JoAnn Fabrics for $9.99, but if you shop there a lot you probably have a 50% off coupon and could get your letter for $5. The nice thing about this project is that it is EASY. The not-so-nice thing is that it is TIME CONSUMING. But no matter, I think literally anyone could do this project. This would make such a fabulous house-warming present for a newlywed couple if you had access to their wedding photos!

I used about 60 photos to make my letter, and it took me about 2 hours total. It doesn't show in the pictures very well, but this is a GIANT letter, lol. 24 inches tall, so it has presence. All you need is plain old computer paper and mod podge. I copied/pasted my photos into a word document and re-sized them to make them about 2.5-3 inches wide (depending on if it was a portrait or landscape-oriented photo). Then you just start cutting and affixing your photos to the letter. A tip for beginner mod podgers (is that a word? lol): I think your fingers are your best tools for helping to smooth edges and press out bubbles. I had a bit of a problem with the mod podge smearing the ink and discoloring it a bit, but after I was finished Chuck and I both agreed that it sort of gives the B an "aged" antiquey feel that I actually really like!

I LOVE the way this project turned out!