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Framed Monogram {DIY Decorating}

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I’m still working on a project in the living room. Don’t want to totally spill the beans, but I will let you know that I finally used my miter saw. Got any guesses? 😉

In the meantime, I was able to finish a decorating project that’s been on my list for months. Months. It all started when I found this awesome monogram at the thrift store:
diy-decorating-spray-paintIt was $1.50 and I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. I just needed to find a frame. Simple task. Or so I thought. I’ve searched all summer at thrift stores, yard sales, and clearance aisles with no luck. Nothing the right size. The left wall of my entry way has been bare nekkid this whole entire time. 🙁

Then this Saturday, I saw this chunky ornate frame on the side of the road at a yard sale. Pulled over and bought it immediately. It was $2. Squeeee!
diy-decorating-spray-paintFirst I gave it a good washing to remove all the dust. Then I sprayed it with a coat of Krylon spray paint primer, followed with a few coats of Antique White spray paint.
Looking much better already:
diy-decorating-spray-paintI wanted to distress it a bit. So I mixed up some Burnt Umber craft paint with a little bit of black. Then I added water till it was about the consistency of thick ink. I brushed it on in small sections, then immediately wiped it off with a soft cloth.

Oh, and I also spray painted the monogram. Hung them together, and they were a perfect match.
diy-decorating-spray-paint

I love a framed monogram, don’t you? Simple, but it adds so much character to the space. Not bad for under $4. 🙂


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  5. How did you get the frame from plain white to the end result? I have a buffet that is way too “perfectly white” looking, and I would love to give it a similar look as your frame!

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    • I thinned craft paint with water, brushed it on, then quickly rubbed it off with a soft cloth. I worked a small area at a time. Hope that helps!
      Kara

  8. LOVE-IT! It turned out gorgeous and the price tag is to die for! You’ve inspired me to want to do the same thing and hang it on one of my bare walls in my bathroom!
    Great job! Saw you on the shabby nest!
    ~Robin

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  15. What a cute idea! I love monogram letters. I’ve been wanting to do a wall with all different shapes and sizes.
    Thanks for linking up to Blog Party…I stumbled for you 😉
    ~Liz

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    • I have been collecting “P’s” ( our last initial) to do a wall of different sizes …just like your idea! How will you attach them to the wall? Poster Putty? Any other suggestions ?

  20. Oh I just love this one! And to think that ugly flower picture came out of that! Amazing!

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  23. I love the “glazing” you did. It turned out wonderful Kara! I am all into depth of color on frames lately.

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