HP Create Monogram Pencil Pouches Instructions 1187 KB

HP Create: Monogram Pencil Pouches
It can be difficult to find cute, personalized gifts for teens or tweens. That age can be so
picky – I remember being choosy myself! But one thing I always loved was anything
with my name or initials on it. How can you say no to a personalized pencil pouch? You
can’t really, and that’s why I’m going to show you how to make a monogram pencil
pouch that makes a perfect gift for any age. You can put a full name (as long as it’s
short) or initials, and you can customize with the fabric of your choice. So grab a pencil
pouch in a fun shape or color and get creative! Here’s how to make a monogram pencil
pouch with ease.
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Supplies:
 HP ENVY 7640 e-AiO Printer + HP Original Ink
 HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
 Computer with a word processing or presentation application
 Pencil pouches
 Fabric pieces or scaps – enough to fit your monogram
 Mod Podge Fabric
 Strong fabric adhesive (I used Speed Sew)
 Paintbrush
 Craft knife and mat
 Ruler
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Step 1
Use your ruler to measure your pouch; both the height and width. Then open a word
processing or presentation program on your computer and create your design.
Experiment with different fonts and have a little fun. Feel free to get creative!
Once you are happy with your design, print using your HP ENVY 7640 e-AiO Printer and
make sure that it fits your pouch.
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Step 2
Select a piece of fabric that is large enough to cover your name or monogram.
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Step 3
Paint a medium coat of Mod Podge Fabric on top of the fabric.
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Step 4
Make sure to cover the entire area where you’re going to be cutting out your
monogram. The Mod Podge application is done so that the fabric doesn’t fray while you
are cutting.
Let it dry for 15 – 20 minutes (allow more time depending if the Mod Podge is still wet).
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Step 5
Place your monogram on top of the fabric and start trimming with the craft knife. You
can tape down your paper but I found the Mod Podge on top of the fabric provided
enough tack to secure the paper. I didn’t need extra tape (you can use stencil tape if
you need to though).
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Step 6
Continue trimming your letters with the craft knife, including the interiors. Make sure
that the fabric is still attached to the paper.
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Step 7
Set aside any small parts, like the dot on the top of the “i.”
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Step 8
Trim carefully around any round corners – work slowly so that you don’t rip the letters.
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Step 9
Once all of your letters are cut out, place a stronger adhesive on the back. If your pencil
case is cotton, you can use the Mod Podge Fabric to adhere. However, my pencil cases
were a poly with a coating, so I needed a stronger adhesive (as opposed to just a
decoupage medium).
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Step 10
Place your letters on the pencil case – evenly – and then smooth down. I found the end
of my paint brush was very helpful in smoothing down the letters.
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Step 11
I used a paintbrush to help apply the adhesive and to avoid getting it on my hands.
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Step 12
After all letters were applied, I let the cases dry for several hours.
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Aren’t these pencil cases fun? I love that you can use any fabric that you want – making
them truly personalized!
Have you ever decorated any pencil cases? We’d love to see them submitted to our Idea
Exchange!
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Amy, Mod Podge Rocks
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