Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Easy Monogram Project

I was trying to think of a gift idea this weekend and wanted to use only materials from my craft stash. I've been trying to avoid buying anything new lately because I feel like I have enough materials on hand. This is all do the Project Overhauling challenge I participated in.
October Overhauling
I had some leftover fabric from my lampshade recover project, and then my project started from there.  I took a frame that I had not used before and covered the cardboard piece included with it with fabric. I took out the glass from the frame because it is not needed.
I glued the fabric onto the cardboard and then placed it inside the frame.  Next I painted a wooden letter that I had gotten on clearance a few weeks ago. I had hoped that I could find a way to make something for a friend with it.  I painted it with leftover paint that I had, and added some flower stickers onto one of the corners.

Then I glued the letter to the fabric background on the frame.  Because I used materials I had already purchased for other projects the only new purchase was the letter, which was on clearance for $2.00.  I hope that my friend will like her gift.

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 Have a great day.

Megan

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30 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Very pretty! I'm sure your friend will love it!

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  2. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Love this! Such a great project!
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  3. Elisabeth AndréeOctober 17, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    This is a very nice looking project!

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  4. Danni@SiloHillFarmOctober 17, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Sweet!! Love the simplicity and the little embellishments in the corner are a nice touch!

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  5. Four Marrs and One VenusOctober 17, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Great gift! You are a sweet friend!

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  6. Cristina GarayOctober 17, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Beautiful! Love the fabric and the embellishments! Lucky friend!

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  7. Amy of While Wearing HeelsOctober 17, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    What a sweet and thoughtful gift. Great minds think alike because I have that SAME fabric...I made pillows out of mine (go figure). I love that you've used fabric in the frame. You thought of every detail to the tee (or however that saying goes) :)

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  8. Laurie @ Stylin SavannaOctober 17, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    love love LOVE IT! How adorable for a nursery or office or really anywhere. I love the blue fabric! The whole color scheme is perfect.

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  9. acasarellaOctober 17, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    So cute! My daughters would love to have those in their rooms. :)

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  10. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I love your project, what a cool gift! And using supplies mostly already on hand rocks :)

    Xoxo, Tanya

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  11. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I love your project, what a cool gift! And using supplies mostly already on hand rocks :)

    Xoxo, Tanya

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  12. Pitter and GlinkOctober 17, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Super cute! :)

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  13. Breezy BrieOctober 17, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    O my - this is adorable! I love how the fabric section you used looks like a flower (not sure if that what it looks like when you see the whole thing, but either way I love it)! I also think you choose GREAT colors :)

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  14. DanaveeOctober 17, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Super cute!!!!!!! Following now!! :)

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  15. FlourchildOctober 18, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Thank you for your comment! I love this idea and may try it some day! I love homemade pictures!

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  16. Katie @ Made to be a Momma. October 18, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Super cute! Always love your projects! Love to have you share this at my link party!

    http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/10/homemade-by-you-34.html

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  17. Vintage Street DesignsOctober 18, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Beautiful! Great idea! Thanks for sharing! Just hopped over from Transformation Thursday and I'm happy to be your newest follower. Would love to have you stop by for a visit! Following you both on Pinterest as well. Blessings ~ Judy

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  18. Maya KuzmanOctober 19, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Hi Megan!
    I was intrigued by your blog's name (quite catchy if I may remark :) and I love it here! I might stick for a while browsing through your blog for ideas and inspiration! The last but not least, thank you for dropping by with such a lovely comment!!
    Maya

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  19. KimOctober 19, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Another great idea. i am planning on doing something similar for my initial wall. Great Pinspiration! Hee, Hee!
    Kim@reposhture

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  20. Ann from On Sutton PlaceOctober 19, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    This is adorable...love the fabric! I've pinned and tweeted. :o)

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  21. Crystelle BoutiqueOctober 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    This is super cute and so inspiring! Definitely pin-worthy!
    Great idea....

    Crystelle
    http://www.crystelleboutique.com

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  22. MonsterscircusOctober 20, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Hi Megan!
    What a lovely blog you have here! Thank you so much for your kind comments on my blog, then I found you wonderful crafty world :-) thank you for that tutorial, great monograms!

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  23. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I love it, I have a wooden letter that is just begging for something like this!
    I hope you'll come link it up at I Freakin' did it Friday! http://www.missinformationblog.com/2012/10/i-freakin-did-it-friday-11.html#more

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  24. UnknownOctober 22, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    So beautiful and creative!!! I love the fabric. Stopping by from Tim Me Tues. :)

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  25. Sam | Away She WentOctober 23, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Great gift idea! I love the fabric and the color you painted the letter! I'm sure she'll love it!

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  26. UnknownOctober 23, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    This is super cute! Would love if if you linked up on my blog hop www.w-t-fab.com/search/label/bloghop. Also let me know if you'd like to follow each other!

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  27. WanderfullyLostOctober 23, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    This is so cute! I actually just made some pillows out of that same fabric. I love it! Thanks for the follow. It's good to "meet" a fellow pinterest-aholic. I'm now a follower :)

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  28. UnknownNovember 6, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    I LOVE it! I received my package today -thank-you so much Megan! Everything is just perfect! So once again, thank-you! I hope your package won't be too far away :) Best wishes, S xx

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    1. Our Pinteresting FamilyNovember 6, 2012 at 7:57 AM

      Aw I'm so glad, Sophie! It was great to be package pals with you. I'm glad my package made it all the way to Australia! :)

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