Fall Monogram
| October 3, 2011 | Posted by Jessie under Artsy Stuff, Crafty Things, Seasonal |
We tackled all kinds of projects over the weekend that I can’t wait to share with you but I thought I would start the week off with a simple monogram art.
We stopped by the monthy Goodwill 1/2 off sale {in search of something else that we didn’t find} and I grabbed up this decorative picture frame.
I started out by taking apart the frame. It had a layer of brown paper on the back, the glass, and a few layers in between.
Then I started painting the frame with some gray acrylic paint I had, leaving some of the gold showing through for a little aged look.
Once the paint dried, I stapled some scrap burlap to the back.
Then I searched the house for a piece of wood to make a monogram on. I ended up finding this piece of melamine board {leftover from our countertop forms} that Mike cut down for me.
I painted the melamine with another gray color {a sample can leftover from our bedroom search} and then hand drew an H on top. You can see it took me a couple tries to get it centered on the board where I wanted it. The mistake marks aren’t a problem because I just painted back over them with the gray I initially used to paint the board and they were invisible:) You could always make a stencil or use a vinyl machine if you have one.
Then I painted the H in with another leftover tan gray sample from our bedroom.
I also had a pack of fall leaves from the Dollar Tree that I attached to the corners with glue dots.
Lastly, I attached the monogram wood block with a piece of fabric leftover from a dress I made {coming soon!}. I simply stapled it to the top of the frame and on the back of the block.
This can really go anywhere in your house, but since I hadn’t made a wreath or any door decor yet, I decided to hang it on my wreath hook on the front door. Side note-ignore our ugly brown door and gold hardware-we’re working on a plan for all that.
This is a fall-themed monogram but you could obviously leave the leaves off if you wanted or, since they are adhered with glue dots and it has a neutral color palette, simply swap them out with other seasonal accessories {snowflakes, flowers, etc.}. Super simple and pretty. Total cost: $2.50. Even better.
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That is a wonderful wreath.
What a great idea! Love the burlap background. I’m thinking of doing something similar and hanging it within a gallery of family photographs.
really cute! and a great idea!! i love the simple monogram and the colors you used. cute cute!
This is so cute and simple for the door! Thanks for sharing! Caught you over at Centsational Girl
Great post. Some good points you dicuss in there.
This is a great idea for an entry door.
I love it! Thanks for sharing,
This is so fun! I love the colors in it! The triple mum is great too!
What a really sweet idea! I would love to try my hand at something like this too – thanks for sharing! Coming over from Transformation Thursday and so glad I did!
Jeanine
What a great idea. I love it.
Super cute idea in place of a wreath! Love burlap!
such a good idea to use it in the place of a wreath, love it!
saw you on the idea room link up!
This is cute!! I’m all about burlap these days! Thanks for the idea!
What an awesome frame you found at Goodwill. I love the color you chose to paint it and the way you put it all together. It looks great! Visiting from TT&J.
Hi, Jessie! I love your monogram…this is such a pretty and unique project. I love anything with burlap. If you have a chance, I noticed that the link to my blog is incorrect–it actually links back to your blog. If you have a chance to link back to me, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!
Thanks, Amanda! And I fixed the link:) Thanks for catching that!
This is so amazing! I love it! I’d love for you to link up to my linky party at http://www.blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com
Thanks, Danielle! I just linked up:)
Hi! I just wanted to let you know I’m a new follower AND you’ve been featured over at my blog!
http://www.sewgloried.com/2011/10/wonderful-wednesday-week-5.html
Thanks for sharing your project!
Love the frame instead of a round wreath form! Gives it a completely different look! The wreath I linked up to CSI is a monogram wreath too! Don’t you love sharing your initial!
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