How To: Twine Monogram Door Hanging

I'm a sucker for all things monogram. Combine that with a need for a non-seasonal door hanging, and we have this quick, affordable project.

Approximate price: $8/door hanging

Ingredients:
1 chip board letter
1 spool twine (yarn would also work)
Hot glue gun
2" length of ribbon
1 or 2 silk flowers

Start with hot gluing the twine on the edge of the letters, then begin wrapping the twine around the letter, keeping the twine taut, and continue around the letter.

In our family, all of our last names being with "P" (except my rogue sister-- she is an "M"). I found all of my tools for this project at Hobby Lobby.

I looped the ribbon around the top of the letter, then wrapped the twine around to secure the ribbon.

Once all of the letter is covered in twine, secure the loose end of twine to the back of the letter with the hot glue gun. Secure the silk flowers in the same manner.

Hang and enjoy!

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