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Home ยป DIY & Tutorials ยป Home Decor Ideas ยป Framed Monogram {DIY Decorating}

Framed Monogram {DIY Decorating}

August 5, 2010 by Kara Cook 34 Comments

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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? ๐Ÿ˜‰

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. ๐Ÿ™

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. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Filed Under: Home Decor Ideas, Spray Paint, Thrifty Makeovers Tagged With: wall decor

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  1. Mod Podge Amy

    October 9, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    I really like this!!

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  2. Whitney

    August 31, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Just found your blog and am LOVING it! Thanks for so much inspiration!!!

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  3. Aimee

    August 17, 2010 at 10:44 pm

    I’ve got a soft spot for monograms… and I love your rendition! I featured your idea here.

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  4. Laura @ House of Thrift Decor

    August 13, 2010 at 8:16 pm

    Love it! What a good idea. You can’t beat the price for customized art.

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  5. Elaine P.

    August 13, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    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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    • Kara

      August 16, 2010 at 7:44 am

      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

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  6. Laurel

    August 12, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    I love what you’ve done with that frame! AND – you can’t beat the price.

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  7. nikki

    August 12, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    they are a perfect match!

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  8. Robin

    August 9, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    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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    • Kara

      August 11, 2010 at 10:08 am

      Glad to hear I inspired you to try something new. I’d love to see it when you get it done. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Becky

    August 7, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    I love the frame!!! Super cute & great deal!

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  10. Kayte

    August 7, 2010 at 4:21 pm

    This is too cute. I just may have to “borrow” you idea.

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  11. Ranae Broadhead

    August 6, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    SO CUTE!! love it!
    oh and also visiting from crap ive made ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Linda

    August 6, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    This turned out so beautiful!

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  13. Lindsey

    August 6, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    Great idea! Love the funky frame too!

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  14. erin @ little apartment on the prairie

    August 6, 2010 at 11:06 am

    I really like this project. It’s the simple ones that are the best!

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  15. Liz@HoosierHomemade

    August 6, 2010 at 8:46 am

    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 ๐Ÿ˜‰
    ~Liz

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    • Sue Paul

      February 11, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      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 ?

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  16. Amanda@Coco loves vintage

    August 6, 2010 at 8:36 am

    LOVE that frame! & such a bargain, job well done ๐Ÿ™‚

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  17. Elizabeth

    August 6, 2010 at 6:32 am

    That is spectacular! And it’s sparked an interest in more frames – my husband will be so pleased. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  18. Tammy @ Not Just Paper and Glue

    August 6, 2010 at 6:11 am

    Oh, I love it! It is very striking ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  19. Shauna thompson

    August 5, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    LOVE it!

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  20. The Mom @ Babes in Hairland

    August 5, 2010 at 8:58 pm

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

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  21. sondra

    August 5, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    Your wait paid off! It looks great!

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  22. Kimmy

    August 5, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    I love the frame!! Its gorgeous and I LOVE what you did with it. You can never go wrong with a monogram ๐Ÿ™‚

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  23. Infarrantly Creative

    August 5, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    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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  24. Crystal

    August 5, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    I love how it turned out. I love the frame and it looks perfect with the monogram. So cute!

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  25. Jennie Larsen

    August 5, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    ADORE THAT frame and how you painted it. The detail on the frame is wonderful, love the monogramed too. WELL DONE! jenn

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  26. Sheri

    August 5, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    looks great!

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  27. haley davis

    August 5, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    Love those colors! Looks fabulous!

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  28. Michelle@Alittletipsy

    August 5, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    Love it! I love how you “inked” the frame!

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  29. somedaycrafts

    August 5, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    $2! What a great find! I love how you painted it! The monogram looks so cute in it!

    Reply

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