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Easy Initial Wall Art on a Budget

Create personalized initial wall art with an old budget frame, fabric and Mod Podge. I added Pearlized Sealer for an extra special touch.

Skills Required: Beginner. This is a relatively easy project even if you don’t have much crafting experience. You’ll be using acrylic paint and Mod Podge.

Easy Initial Wall Art on a Budget

I really love personalized crafts. When I see the letter “A” I get really excited. Maybe because it represents both my first and last name – so it’s doubly awesome? And is doubly a word? I especially love the letter “A” as part of my home decor.

If you also like letters as part of your decorating, you’re going to enjoy this DIY initial wall art.

I actually didn’t make it for myself but as a gift for a friend. I used a frame and mat that I got from a craft store on heavy discount (I love doing that). As an extra something special, I added Mod Podge Pearlized Sealer for added “she-bang.”

It gives a really nice sheen without being overwhelming. This is really easy wall art to make! Here’s how it’s done.

Initial Wall Decor

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Frame sprayed with white primer

Sand your frame just in case there are any coatings on it, or to get rid of rough areas. Then spray the entire thing with white primer. I also removed the back of the frame and sprayed with white primer. Let it all dry.

Painting the primed frame with aqua paint

Paint the entire frame with the paint color of your choice. This initial wall art is going to look beautiful, so be prepared. I almost cried when I saw all of the aqua – Love.

Painting the wood letter S with yellow citron paint

Paint your letter with the color of your choice. I used yellow citron.

Wood letter S painted with yellow citron

Which is one of my other favorite paint colors and looks so great with shades of blue. Isn’t it awesome?

Covering the back of the frame insert with Mod Podge

Now that everything is painted, add Mod Podge to the top of the back of your initial wall art frame insert. Add a medium layer and smooth the fabric down. Let dry and trim around the edges.

You may be wondering why I didn’t prepare the fabric. Since it’s hanging on the wall and I’m not worried about fraying or it being on furniture, there is no need to.

Painting a coat of Mod Podge over the top of the fabric

Paint a coat of Mod Podge over the top of the fabric and let dry.

Applying craft glue to the back of the wood letter S

Now glue the letter on and let dry.

Easy Initial Wall Art on a Budget

You can leave your initial wall art project as-is, but I highly recommend adding the pearlized spray for some sheen. It’s pretty cool and I think you are going to like the effect in person. I know my friend will love it. Yay!

Create personalized initial wall art with an old budget frame, fabric and Mod Podge. I added Mod Podge Pearlized Sealer for an extra special touch.
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Initial Wall Decor

Make this initial wall art using a boring piece of art from the craft store! It's easy to customize with fabric and Mod Podge.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 1 piece
Cost: $10

Materials

  • Recycled frame with removable back
  • Fabric of your choice – enough to cover the back of the frame
  • Acrylic paint
  • Primer white (optional)
  • Mod Podge Gloss
  • Mod Podge Pearlized Sealer optional
  • Wood letter
  • Craft glue
  • Wax paper
  • Sandpaper

Instructions

  • Sand the frame and spray with white primer if necessary. Let dry.
  • Paint the entire frame with the acrylic paint color of your choice.
  • Paint the wooden letter with the color of your choice.
  • Add Mod Podge to the top of the back of the frame insert. Add a medium layer and smooth the fabric down. Let dry and trim around the edges.
  • Paint a coat of Mod Podge over the top of the fabric and let dry.
  • Glue the letter on and let dry.
  • You can leave your initial wall art project as-is, but I highly recommend adding the pearlized spray for some sheen.

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5 from 2 votes (1 rating without comment)
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Sandra

Monday 20th of November 2023

That should of read “Pearlized Spray” What is it? Where to get it?

Amy

Tuesday 21st of November 2023

This one works also: https://www.amazon.com/Mod-Podge-Iridescent-Acrylic-Sealer/dp/B087MYB6ZX/

Sandra

Monday 20th of November 2023

I can’t find Pearline’s spray anywhere, not even Amazon. Can you show exactly what it is please. I’m in Canada btw

Sandra

Thursday 7th of December 2023

@Amy, it is “unavailable” 😟

Amy

Tuesday 21st of November 2023

Hello! This is it: https://www.amazon.com/Mod-Podge-Pearlized-Sealer-11-Ounce/dp/B007QNI3AI

Jen Hatch

Saturday 20th of May 2023

These colors are just the right amount of pop. I am going to try this little project with a letter I picked up on clearance. Thanks for sharing!

Babara MacAskill

Thursday 25th of April 2013

I love your blog! So many incredible ideas, so little time! I have some mod podge crafts that you might be interested in. I don't know how you get them but if you want to hear more let me know how to get them to you. I am going to make these for my 3 grandchildren to hang at their homes! TFS!

Carissa

Wednesday 24th of April 2013

this is so cute! I love how this turned out