Here’s a quick and easy DIY project perfect for your next shower or birthday celebration. I incorporated it into a Sweet 16 birthday I recently styled and the guest of honor liked it so much she wanted to keep it!
Here are the easy steps I followed to create the frame above:
- Use the infamous Ikea frame above, or any other one will do. Remove the glass and cardboard backing, and spray paint the frame the color of your choosing.
- Using the glass insert as a template, trace and cut out the shape from a large piece of foam core (I used one that is already blue), using a box cutter. Insert the foam core into the frame as you would the glass & cardboard backing.
- Choose your monogram letter from any craft store. Spray paint it your color of choice, and attach with hot glue to the foam core board.
Jen says
What a fun project!
Ebony of Sparkling Events & Designs, LLC. says
I'm doing something like this in my studio, only using black board paint and then putting the frame around it. 🙂 Instant chic blackboard!
Ebony
Ebony of Sparkling Events & Designs, LLC. says
I'm doing something like this in my studio, only using black board paint and then putting the frame around it. 🙂 Instant chic blackboard!
Ebony
Ebony of Sparkling Events & Designs, LLC. says
I'm doing something like this in my studio, only using black board paint and then putting the frame around it. 🙂 Instant chic blackboard!
Ebony
Chris @ Celebrations At Home says
Ebony, I love that idea too!…Of course, I love any 'chalkboard' idea! 😉
simplysandi says
Too cute!
prepfection says
Wow, I love this. While I like the monogram wall art I see in online stores, to me it always seemed like something you could easily do yourself. And this one is perfect, nicer than a lot of the ones I've seen sold!
mollyknox says
Chris, Thanks so much for featuring my project! So happy you like it.
Christi Bennett @ pisforparty says
I love this!
Jordan - Polkadot Prints says
What a great idea, thanks for sharing Chris! xo
Kelli says
I love this frame, guess I'll be making a trip to IKEA! Thanks for such a cute and easy project!
Kelli
xoxo
Pam says
super super cute!!
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Melissa C says
Love this project! Can't wait to give it a shot myself. I am moving this week & this would be a great project for my new apartment!!
lisalyn says
I'm seeing this frame in a smaller version at Hobby Lobby. It comes in Pink or Black. 🙂
Liz (The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza) says
Great idea! When using this idea for a wedding, you can even create a lovely Victorian-inspired silhouette of the bride and groom!
Lawrie Richter says
I have this frame and am getting ready to go to Goodwill. Let me know if you want it…