Two or three initials, one timeless mark. Make a monogram stencil for wedding gifts, linens, leather goods, and front-door décor — free and in your browser.
There's a hundred years of etiquette here — these three rules cover almost all of it.
The traditional three-letter monogram puts the surname initial in the middle, drawn larger. For a same-size row, use first-middle-last order instead.
Couple monograms pair both first initials around a divider — a dot, a diamond, or the shared surname initial. Type "A·B" style separators right into the box.
A single oversized letter is the most versatile monogram — it works on doormats, tote bags, wax seals, and wood signs without any layout decisions.
Fabric paint dabbed through a vinyl stencil personalises napkins, totes, and pillow covers — and survives washing.
Stencil, then paint or burn. A monogrammed serving board or leather patch reads as bespoke, not DIY.
An initial on a doormat or entryway wall is a classic first stencil project — big shapes, quick paint, high impact.
Make two stencils: one with the large centre initial, one with the flanking letters, and align them when you paint. Or upload a finished monogram image in the "From image" tab.
Stardos Stencil has serifs and reads the most classic; Saira Stencil One is the cleaner, more modern choice.
Cut the stencil from flexible adhesive vinyl rather than card so it can wrap the curve without gaps.
Any character your keyboard produces — dots, hyphens, diamonds (◆), ampersands. If the font lacks a glyph, try a simple period or hyphen.
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