I am designing a wall and had a need for a monogram in a frame. A while back, I found this framed fabric on clearance at a craft store. It might be some kind of memory board, although there is no cork underneath the fabric for pushpins, and no crisscrossed ribbons to tuck photos under, so I’m not sure what it was supposed to be!
But, I loved the french script print on linen and the black frame, so I knew I’d use it somewhere. In fact, I used it in my Christmas 2012 mantel. See it behind the reindeer on the left?
I also purchased an unfinished wooden letter, which was super inexpensive… $2.50 or so. I went to town with my black spray paint and painted the wood letter. The framed fabric piece was $6 and I already had the spray paint, so my total cost was $8.50! Here were my supplies:
Y’all this was almost too easy! After spray painting the letter, I affixed it to the fabric with heavy duty double-sided adhesive strips (for hanging). I could have hot-glued it of course, I just like to change things up and decided I might want just the framed fabric again in the future!
Now, here’s a little tip: If you have a frame you like, and a fabric you like, you can do this also!
Just either cut cardboard or use the piece of cardboard that comes in the frame, cover it with a great fabric and apply your letter! Imagine the possibilities!!
Wouldn’t this be a cute idea for a nursery or kid’s room? Or for a gallery wall in any room in the house!
Enjoy your Framed Monogram on Fabric! I’ll be revealing the wall this is going on soon!!
Update: Here’s the Monogram Gallery Wall!
Have an awesome week!
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Modern Dayton Mom says
May 5, 2014 at 9:39 pmSuch an easy and cute idea! I love monograms in our home. Your idea of covering the cardboard inside a picture frame with fabric is genius. I’ve already pinned this and can’t wait to try it myself! Thanks for the great idea, as always!
Sondra says
May 5, 2014 at 10:35 pmThanks so much, Jen! It’s amazing how great it looks to be so easy. Can’t wait to see yours! Thanks for pinning!!
Christine Graves says
May 6, 2014 at 6:20 amLove it, it’s beautiful!
Sondra says
May 6, 2014 at 3:31 pmThanks, Christine!!
Selene Galindo says
May 6, 2014 at 9:45 pmWhat a great idea! I am definitely going to add something like this to my gallery wall in our living room! Thanks for the inspiration! Following on Pinterest!
Sondra says
May 8, 2014 at 10:43 pmThanks, Selene!! So glad you are inspired! Thanks you for following!
Michele says
May 7, 2014 at 10:21 amLove the classy look of this! Just pinned. Thanks for sharing…great tutorial! 😉
Sondra says
May 8, 2014 at 10:44 pmThanks for reading and sharing!!
mrs. hines class says
May 8, 2014 at 3:03 amI love the fabric you chose and I am a big fan of monograms. Thanks for the helpful chart of fabric/paint combintations!
Sondra says
May 8, 2014 at 10:47 pmThanks for reading and commenting, Sharon! So glad you liked the project!!
Christine says
May 8, 2014 at 12:39 pmThe Monogram is absolutely beautiful!!
Sondra says
May 8, 2014 at 10:47 pmMany thanks, Christine!!
Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says
May 22, 2014 at 12:32 amI LOVE this idea!! It’s so easy and looks so beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us! 🙂 Pinned!