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.
You can hang this above your dessert table, in the entry way, or any other prominent spot in the party space. It is a great way to personalize the decor for the guest of honor!
Jen says
July 23, 2010 at 6:37 pmWhat a fun project!
Ebony of Sparkling Events & Designs, LLC. says
July 23, 2010 at 6:53 pmI'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
July 23, 2010 at 6:53 pmI'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
July 23, 2010 at 6:53 pmI'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
July 23, 2010 at 7:11 pmEbony, I love that idea too!…Of course, I love any 'chalkboard' idea! 😉
simplysandi says
July 23, 2010 at 7:57 pmToo cute!
prepfection says
July 23, 2010 at 8:09 pmWow, 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
July 23, 2010 at 9:04 pmChris, Thanks so much for featuring my project! So happy you like it.
Christi Bennett @ pisforparty says
July 24, 2010 at 1:57 amI love this!
Jordan - Polkadot Prints says
July 24, 2010 at 2:59 amWhat a great idea, thanks for sharing Chris! xo
Kelli says
July 24, 2010 at 2:44 pmI love this frame, guess I'll be making a trip to IKEA! Thanks for such a cute and easy project!
Kelli
xoxo
Pam says
July 24, 2010 at 3:51 pmsuper super cute!!
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Melissa C says
July 25, 2010 at 2:10 pmLove 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
July 25, 2010 at 6:21 pmI'm seeing this frame in a smaller version at Hobby Lobby. It comes in Pink or Black. 🙂
Liz (The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza) says
July 25, 2010 at 7:09 pmGreat 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
October 17, 2011 at 1:20 pmI have this frame and am getting ready to go to Goodwill. Let me know if you want it…