How to Make a Monogrammed Gift Topper
Handmade Monogrammed Holiday Gift Topper
Instead of an ordinary paper tag, top a wrapped holiday gift with a fun, personalized wire initial, covered in variegated yarn. Use solid wrapping paper to make the initial really stand out.
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Materials Needed:
- variegated yarn
- 8-gauge wire
- scissors
- craft glue
- wire snips
Make Wire Letter
Use wire snips or heavy-duty scissors to cut an 18" length of wire. Twist the wire into the shape of the recipient's initial, adding swirls to the ends for a fun detail.
Bend Wire for Handmade Monogrammed Gift Topper
Use wire snips or heavy-duty scissors to cut an 18" length of 8-gauge wire. Twist the wire into the shape of the recipient's initial, adding swirls to the ends for a fun detail.
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Wrap With Yarn
Cut off any excess wire and unbend the swirls slightly to make wrapping the letter with yarn easier. Knot the yarn around one end of the initial and top the knot with a dot of glue to secure it (Image 1). Place a line of glue on the first inch of wire then begin wrapping yarn (Image 2). Keeping the yarn taught, continue adding a small line of glue (Image 3) then covering it with the wrapped yarn until the entire initial is covered (Image 4).
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Brklyn View Photography
Brklyn View Photography
Brklyn View Photography
Secure Yarn With Glue for Wire Monogrammed Gift Topper
Cut off any excess wire and unbend the swirls on the ends slightly to make wrapping the letter with yarn easier. Knot the yarn around one end of the initial and top the knot with a dot of glue to secure it.
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Wrap Yarn Around Wire for DIY Monogrammed Gift Topper
Place a line of glue on the first inch of wire then begin wrapping yarn.
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Wrap Wire With Yarn for DIY Monogrammed Gift Topper
Keeping the yarn taught, continue adding a small line of glue then covering it with the wrapped yarn until the entire initial is covered.
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Variegated Yarn and Wire for Homemade Monogrammed Gift Topper
Keeping the yarn taught, add a small line of glue then cover it with the wrapped yarn until the entire initial is covered. At the end of the wire, wrap the yarn back over its self a few times.
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Finishing Touches
At the end of the wire, wrap the yarn back over itself a few times then put a dot of glue on the end of the yarn to secure it (Image 1). Allow glue to dry then reshape letter, if necessary, before tying it onto a wrapped gift (Image 2).
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Finishing Yarn on Handmade Wire Monogram Gift Topper
At the end of the wire initial, wrap the yarn back over itself a few times then put a dot of craft glue on the end of the yarn to secure it.
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Handmade Monogrammed Christmas Gift Topper
Make a homemade yarn initial for the recipient of a gift for an extra special personalized detail. Wrap the gift in solid paper and accent it with the colorful initial.
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