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One of the gifts I made this year for Christmas was a monogram frame for my Bro & SIL.
I could not show sooner for fear that they would see my blog and alas my surprise would be no more.
I started with this frame which I purchased for a $1 at a local thrift store.
Not horrible by any means just not what I was going for.
I liked the white part of the mat but not the peachie-flesh color.
I just used my trusty black paint and painted the frame as well as the mat black.
I gathered a few scrapbook supplies, some ribbon, printed a K and also found a great sheet music
graphic from The Graphics Fairy.
I used the K because of their last name and the sheet music because my Bro writes
music and sings in a band.
Here is the finished product. I love it because it is uniquely for them!
This is a great project any one can tweak and make specifically for someone.
Give it a try you wont be disappointed!
Linking to Its So Very Cheri
Also I want to say a BIG Thank you to Dena from Sweet Pickles & Chocolate!
I won her give-a-way.
I won these two candleholders! She made them herself! I love them but have not used them for candles yet.
They are the perfect size for snacks. Dena is a very crafty and talented lady. I love the kitchen island she created check it out HERE.
Thanks again Dena!
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Everything about this is great...the finished project, the cost and the thought behind it. Great job.
ReplyDeleteJane
What a cool idea. :) You did a great job. Thanks so much for linking up. Hope you have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteooo I really like this! great idea thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethat is too cute!!! I'm sure they loved it!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet they loved it too, Tara! I love it {and not just because my first name starts with "K"}! I like all the little embellishments you added to it, too. Great idea to paint the peachy mat portion black too ~ it really adds to the framing of the music and the initial.
ReplyDeleteTurned out way cute! Love the color scheme and all the embellishments!
ReplyDeleteWow this turned out really cool. I love all of the embellishments! Great tip with the paint pen-I've walked away from a few frames because I wasn't sure how to change that part.
ReplyDeleteYou're very talented..this is just beautiful. I know they loved their gift.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I like how you just changed the mat color. Very clever and it looks fantastic. I'm going to have to add this one to my list! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice and personal. You did a great job from start to finish. I love a good look and a bargain!
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Cindy
This is such a great gift! And I LOVE that you painted the mat as well as the frame! I bet they loved it! Nice work-thanks for sharing with me!
ReplyDelete-Tiff
So creative...and one of a kind. I bet they were thrilled with such a wonderful, personalized gift!
ReplyDeleteSusan
The monogrammed frame is so cute! I never would have thought of painting the mat. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Great Idea! Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed the visit.
ReplyDeleteI bet they LOVED this gift. Great!
ReplyDeleteYou did such a nice job...love how your project turned out! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI love it! so creative, and very thoughtful!
ReplyDeletegail
Such a great gift! It turned out awesome! ~lisa
ReplyDeleteWow! What an awesome gift! Great, great job.
ReplyDeleteReally cute idea! I love the Graphics Fairy too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea in creating the frame! I hope you will not mind if I give you linky love on it tomorrow? Great craft!
ReplyDeleteThanks, friend, for linking up to Thrifty Thursday on Tales from Bloggeritaville! Great thrifty treasure!
Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville
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I love it -- It will go on my things to do list. You made it very easy to duplicate. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery very cool! I love all the extra embellishemts! Excellent job!
ReplyDeleteWonderful monogram, great execution of project! Lezlee
ReplyDeleteI love it! I am SO making that this weekend! Thank you so much for a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out fabulous! I love it. Yes, my first and last initial is K but seriously, it is great. I want to try this. Never thought of painting those mats. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteGreat job and at such a great price.
ReplyDeleteCheri
I love homemade gifts. That would even make a great wedding gift.
ReplyDeletelove this project and am going to do it! thanks~
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