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](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Easy-initial-wall-art.jpg.webp)
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
Gather These Supplies
- Recycled frame with removable back – just make sure the letter fits
- Fabric of your choice – enough to cover the back of the frame
- FolkArt acrylic paint – Yellow Citron, Teal
- Primer, white
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Mod Podge Pearlized Sealer
- Wood letter
- Craft glue
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
- Wax paper
- Sandpaper
![Frame sprayed with white primer](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_5937.jpg.webp)
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](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_5940.jpg.webp)
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](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_5943.jpg.webp)
Paint your letter with the color of your choice. I used yellow citron.
![Wood letter S painted with yellow citron](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_5946.jpg.webp)
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](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_5938.jpg.webp)
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](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_5939.jpg.webp)
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](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/IMG_5948.jpg.webp)
Now glue the letter on and let dry.
![Easy Initial Wall Art on a Budget](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Easy-initial-wall-art.jpg.webp)
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!
Initial Wall Decor
![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.](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Personalized-initial-wall-art.jpg.webp)
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.
Materials
- Recycled frame with removable back
- Fabric of your choice – enough to cover the back of the frame
- FolkArt acrylic paint
- Primer, white (optional)
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Mod Podge Pearlized Sealer (optional)
- Wood letter
- Craft glue
- Wax paper
- Sandpaper
Tools
- Scissors
- Paintbrush
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.
Are you interested in more easy wall art to make? Just click on one of the projects below:
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
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