DIY Mod Podge Door Plaque for kids
Every boy loves to feel that they own something and usually that is the bedroom. My brother was crazy about having a car plaque on his door but for some reason that never happens and I just wanted to give him something that would make the trick, something like my baby girls mod podge monogrammed wall Art. And when I saw those wooden letters I came up with the idea of making an Initials Door Plaque for his bedroom door.
My brother loved that idea and he asked me if it could be hung with chains: “Of course!”
Mod Podge Door Plaque for kids
This one was as easy as my girls wall art. The only difference was that I had to use the chain and some hooks. It turned out quite nice for a boy’s room. He chose the papers he wanted and I made the craft LOL.
But wait, What is Mod Podge?
Mod Podge is one of the most used and famous craft supplies in existence (you might have seen it, it has a retro label). But if you aren’t familiar with Mod Podge, it’s a decoupage medium. An awesome all-in-one glue, sealer, and finish used to attach paper and fabric to various surfaces. Plain and simple, one of the best glues ever.
What is Mod Podge good for?
As I mentioned above, Mod Podge is an all-in-one medium.
- It can be used as a sealer to protect painted surfaces.
- You can paint your base item all one color, and Mod Podge cut paper or lace onto it.
- You can also paint designs onto it, and use Mod Podge as a finish.
- Among other ideas.
Is Mod Podge water resistant?
Let’s clarify something here. Mod Podge is not Waterproof but it can be HIGHLY water resistant which is different (more so than regular Podges). What this means is that if you want a decoupaged item to sit on a covered porch where it is not completely exposed to weather 24 hours a day every day, you can definitely use this product by itself. You can learn a ton about Mod Podge and all its uses with Amy over at Mod Podge Rocks. She’s a pro with this product and she has awesome projects.
How to make a Mod Podge Door Plaque for kids
Super easy, super crafty!. Supplies needed:
- A wooden board (I used a $1 frame because I couldn’t find a board where I was)
- Mod Podge
- Scrapper
- Wooden letters
- Paper scraps
- Acrylic paint
- Hot glue gun
- Foam brushes
- Normal brushes
- 2 hooks
- Chain
- 2 Jump rings
Firstly, I painted all the edges of the board and letters with red an blue paint and let them dry.
The next step, I mod podged the surface of the frame and the letters.
I applied the red paper on the blue-edge letters and of course, the blue paper on the red edges just to make a twist. LOL. Let it dry
Once the paper and mod podge was completely dry, with a cutter, I trimmed the edges to keep the shape. Sorry I completely forgot to take photos of this step (I got carried away crafting)
Just follow the shape of your board with the cutter. You should get something like this:
I glued with hot glue gun a piece of chain to connect both letters. Just a detail to make it more boyish. It’s totally optional.
Then I glued the letters to the frame with hot glue because it was actually a frame but you can always nail it too if you are using a plain board.
Lastly, I placed the hooks on both top corners of the frame. Be very careful here. Use really small hooks and screw them slowly to avoid cracking your board.
I used some jump rings to attach the chain to the hooks. With 2 pliers open your jump ring and one end of the chain.
Then insert the hook and close the jump ring.
Repeat the process with the other hook.
And that was it! Done!
The odd part was that my dad didn’t want to make any holes on the door, so I used some heavy-duty hangers.
At the end, I kind of liked it better like that than with a nail and my brother too Yayyyy!
So, my bro’s room looks like this:
What do you think? Like it???
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Til' next time...
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The plaque turned out fantastic!
I would be honored if you would hop over and share with us at Inspire Us Tuesday.
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Modge podge the wonder glue! Love these initials and the chain detailing. Visiting via #LOBS
Thanks so much Barb. Mod podge rocks indeed LOL. LOVE IT!!!!
XOXO
Cami
it turned out really well. i love the little chain detail thanks for linking up to the all things pretty party
Thanks so much Chrissy! Thanks you for hosting and letting me be part of it!!
XOXO
This looks like such a simple but adorable things to make for your child or a friends child! I think I will keep this in mind for my niece’s 4th birthday in January so it is pinned!
Thanks so much Crystal, This is a great and easy gift! I made one for my girl, a monogramme one and it turned out great I want to make like a dozen more LOL love mod podge! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comment here and on Facebook!!!! You are awesome!
XOXO
Very cute! A group of my friends and I were talking this evening about how it is difficult to find crafts for boys. We are organizing a Christmas craft show for the school children to shop for their family. What crafts for boys can we get, we asked? This is a great idea. The are so many different papers you could use and creations you could come up with. Thanks so much for sharing this great idea with our Let’s Get Real readers.
Boys are difficult but fun too. Once you get what they like maybe can be a bit easier. But I definitely prefer girls LOL. Thanks so much for your sweet visit!
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LOVE your door plaque! It is so cute and anything made with Mod Podge is fun to make! Thanks so much for linking up at #RealFamilyFun. I’m sharing this on my social media sites on Saturday. Take care,
KC
Thanks so much! Mod podge rocks! I just love to use it!!! Thanks so much for sharing too!
XOXO
I would have to do “Go Away” for my son! Thanks for linking up to Snickerdoodle Sunday!
LOL in a few years I think I’m goint to have to make one of those too LOL. Thanks so much for stopping by!
XOXO
What a cute idea!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
How cute! Great job!
These door plaques are too cute, Camila! Thank you for the awesome tutorial!
Hi Ritchil, Thanks so much! Thankfully my little bro like it. I’m glad you like it too!
XOXO
Cami
love the project
Yayy Thanks! =D
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Cami
This is awesome! I just die to go back to the States, and be able to by things to do crafts like this one!
This is like hearing myself LOL. Since I don’t live there I have to stock up every year!!! Thanks so much for stopping by!
XOXO
Cami
That is such a great idea! It can be so challenging to decorate for a boy when they get older.
Thanks Glenna, I feel the same, for girls is so easy but for boys…. This one was easy and fun and he loved it!!!!
XOXO
Cami