Thursday, January 19, 2012

DIY Framed Monogram



Today I'm sharing a do-it-yourself that is so simple and inexpensive to make ~
This framed monogram cost under $8!

The frame and letter were purchased at Hobby Lobby at 50% off.


I used a square 5x5 frame.  This was the only one left in the store -
 it had a little dent on the bottom, but I decided to buy it anyway.
Here is the link for the frame:  Hobby Lobby





I made the one above for a friend for her birthday.
The one below was made by my daughter's friend.



First, remove the glass from the frame. Secure your background matte with tape.  
The scrapbook paper for the matte was purchased at Hobby Lobby too.
Next, hot glue your letter to the Matte.
 *Use a good amount of glue if you're using the same letters, they are heavy! 
I used a resin paperweight, here is the link: Hobby Lobby


That's it, you're done ~ how sweet and simple is that!!!


There are so many options to create your own piece that fits your style and taste.
You could use fun fabric for matting, letter ornaments, 
wood and silver letters, your options are endless! 

This would make a great baby, wedding or house warming gift!

Have fun creating!  


As always, thanks so much for stopping by!  

Cheers!


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22 comments:

  1. You put together the cutest things. It's small, but has a lot of drama.

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  2. Thank you, Rosemary, very sweet of you! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  3. So sweet and simple, love all the detail in the letter! Enjoy your weekend!

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  4. Thank you, Elana! Hope you're having a great week so far!

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  5. I have one of those letters! now I know what to do with it! thanks for the inspriation!!

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  6. I love this idea! So cute. By the way thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  7. Very cute!! Love anything with letters! You did a great job!

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  8. Hi Dixie, YAY!!! And you're so welcome!

    Hi Drea, Thank you....and thanks for stopping by my blog too!

    Hi Blissful Blooms - Thank you & me too, I love letters!

    Hope you three are having a great day! Thanks so very much for stopping by and leaving sweet comments, they mean so much!

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  9. Super cute. I love the background matte pattern. Thanks for sharing at our Link It Up Thursday party.

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  10. Love this! I think I might incorporate that into my bedroom makeover. Thanks the for idea and inspiration!

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  11. Oh my goodness what an adorable Idea! I can't wait to make one of these!

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  12. This is awesome. I did something like this a while back on my new craft blog too.

    http://dottedlinecrafts.blogspot.com/2012/01/decorative-initials-frames.html

    Sarah@
    www.dottedlinecrafts.blogspot.com

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  13. This is so pretty. Love how simple it was to make. This would be such a nice gift. I have pinned this! I am a new pinterest follower visiting from Happy Hour Projects. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  14. Wow - thanks for all the sweet comments and visits, Terry, Clairjustine, AudrfeyN, Little Blue's Room, Sarah & Vicky! This so SIMPLE to make, and it doesn't look homemade, which I love!!!

    Hope everyone is having a great weekend! xx Mary

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  15. I love it! I don't have this kind of eye, to just see things and say, oh, these would look good together! Though it would make Hobby Lobby infinitely more dangerous if I saw the potential in everything, so maybe I'm doing OK. ;)

    Glad you linked up at Happy Hour!

    Adrianne
    www.happyhourprojects.com

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  16. Hi Adrianne - Thank you and you are too funny! Thanks for hosting the party! So happy you stopped by! Hope you have a great week!

    Mary

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  17. Total AWESOMENESS!!! This turned out SUPER CUTE!!! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! Here's a link in case you want to register for my giveaway!

    Ramsign Giveaway: Porcelain Enamel Sign {up to $99 value}

    XO, Aimee

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  18. Thanks Aimee - you're always so sweet. I just linked up to the party! I'm heading back to check out the giveaway!

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  19. Very clever and attractive. Love the blue heart also.

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  20. Thank you so much Pam - thanks for the visit!

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  21. This is one of the cutest ideas I have ever seen. I just had to pin it!! I am also going to do this for my office make-over. Thanks for sharing!

    Have a "Crazy Beautiful" week!!

    http://www.mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com

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