Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Foil monogram Pinterest project



Yesterday I finally decided to try one of the MANY MANY ideas I have pinned on Pinterest.

I am constantly pinning new ideas that I want to try but seldom get around to actually doing them.

Here is my completed project...


This is the original that I found on Pinterest.

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I started off with this cardboard letter that I found at Target in there HOT SPOT for only $1.00.

I used a pencil to doodle my design.

I went over the pencil lines with some dimensional fabric paint I had on hand. You could also use puffy paint. You just want to use something that has some dimension to it.

I waited a few hours for the paint to dry completely and then cut some strips of foil to use along the edges. I used just regular white craft glue to attach the foil.

I traced the letter on foil and then cut it out.

I covered the foil completely in glue and then placed on the letter. This part did take a little time. The foil tears easily and I had to do a little patch work in the center of the A.

After the glue dried I went over the letter with black shoe polish.

My inspiration monogram from Pinterest was sealed with Mod Podge. I didn't seal mine because I was happy with the look and didn't want to chance messing it up somehow!



I love the look of the finished product and it only cost me $1.00 to make!

Can't wait to try another Pinterest project!


                                                                                        Amy



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58 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    I grabbed a couple of those $1 letters too. Still debating on their makeover. Yours turned out great!

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  2. controlling crazinessJuly 17, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Looks great! I might have to try my hand at making one. I love how it looks old. So does the black shoe polish come off on your hands or anything? I'd put mine up high so no one would touch it, but just wondering? Thanks for sharing!

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    1. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 11:46 AM

      No, I wondered the same thing but once the shoe polish dries it doesn't come off!

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  3. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseJuly 17, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Wonderful job! LOVE it!
    JoAnn

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  4. Amy of While Wearing HeelsJuly 17, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Turned out really great. I give this project an A...oh, wait, you already have an A :)

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  5. Aunt BJuly 17, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    That looks really neat. Thank you for sharing this project. I'm looking forward to trying it myself.

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  6. Liz @ Quirky VistasJuly 17, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Wow, Amy, that is so cool. I love the idea of the texture on the letter. Love an inexpensive project, and we always have foil on hand. Perfect!
    Liz

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  7. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    That is awesome! and any project for a $1.00 is that much more awesome. I have a ton of puff paint. Gotta try this! :) We'd love to have you link it up at our "Home is Where the Heart is" Link Party!
    http://www.homesteadsimple.com/home-is-where-the-heart-is-link-it-up-wednesdays-2/

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  8. Full Circle CreationsJuly 17, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Love, love, love this! I am so doing this. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

    Holly

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  9. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Love it!!! Like Holly above, I'm doing this for sure!! Thanks for linking up to the All Star Block Party

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  10. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    OK this is absolutely awesome!!! I have to try this
    What a fantastic job you did
    Your newest follower definitely ( would love to have you visit and follow back )
    :)

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  11. Blissful & DomesticJuly 17, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    I love the way this turned out. SO cute. Pinning for later:>

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  12. MalissaJuly 18, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    I am glad you did not modge podge yours. Yours has an aged look to it. I like it better that your inspiration from Pinterest. You did a good job.
    Missy

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  13. UnknownJuly 18, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    I love this! The letter came out amazing. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays. I shared on my facebook page.

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  14. StephanieJuly 19, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Turned out great!

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  15. Shauna@Satori Design for LivingJuly 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Looks fantastic and I love that it only cost $1 to make!

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  16. Little Susie Home MakerJuly 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Wow what a great decor item! It looks like a fun project, I think I will try the Heavy duty foil since you said the foil was tearing easy. I will see if the kids want one for their rooms!
    Blessings,
    Susie
    Block Party

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  17. annies homeJuly 19, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    love this so very pretty come see what I shared at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  18. Jessi @ Practically FunctionalJuly 19, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Love it, you did a fantastic job! Thanks so much for linking this up to The Fun In Functional!

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  19. Emily PJuly 19, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    That looks so lovely!

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  20. Athena at Minervas GardenJuly 19, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Hi Amy: This is a really clever and pretty project--I like it, a lot!

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  21. Honey at 2805July 19, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Cute project! Thank you for sharing your creativity at Potpourri Friday!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    That looks great and so simple. Thanks for sharing. I may do the same as am teaching my son the alphabet.

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  23. Crafty MischiefJuly 20, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Beautiful!

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  24. Maria M.July 20, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Wow, what a great idea! This turned out great -- thanks for sharing!

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  25. Katalina JewelryJuly 20, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    You did a great job...it's beautiful!

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  26. Lindsey RallsJuly 20, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    This turned out great! Thanks for sharing

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  27. Barb Camp/ Second Chance to DreamJuly 20, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    This is super cool! I want to pin it and do my own version. Thanks so much for sharing it. Barb

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  28. MegJuly 20, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    I gasped when I saw these. LOVE!!! Now excuse me while I run to Target!!

    Thanks for sharing on The All Star Block Party!

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  29. Crafty Brooklyn Army WifeJuly 20, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    This came out amazing!! Great job for $1 and a few hours and of course patience ;-) Stopping by from Sassy Sites linky party & your newest follower.

    Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bow-pleated-purse.html

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  30. RachelJuly 21, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    This is so cool! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  31. Betsy PoolJuly 21, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Nice job - so cute!! Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime! Pinning this.

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  32. MackenzieJuly 21, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Love it; looks awesome! I totally want to make one of these. It would be an awesome gift too! We'd love to invite you to join us at Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes! I know everyone will love this! Have a great weekend!
    Mackenzie :)
    http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/saturday-show-tell-20/

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  33. Kim @ Too Much TimeJuly 21, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    This is rad and I am totally making one! LOVE IT TO PIECES:)Thanks for linking up at Get Schooled Saturday:)
    xxx
    Kim

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  34. MariaJuly 21, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    WOW this is AWESOME!!!!! I absolutely love it! What a great project! I've been wanting to make a sign using letters like this for my kitchen, and wanted to spray paint them with metallic paint, but I LOVE the idea of using foil!!!!! So glad I stopped by your blog! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  35. Miriam@BeBookBoundJuly 21, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Okay, I even like yours better than the pin! It is adorable!!! Great job!

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  36. Christine July 21, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    I tried this and I had an epic fail. Yours turned out beautiful! Way to go!

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  37. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapJuly 21, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Great look!!! love the shoe polish idea!

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  38. ChristineJuly 21, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Oh WOW!!! Like really.... WOW!!!! I can't wait to try and make one too!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  39. Donna WilkesJuly 22, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Came over from Overflowing. I love typography in any shape or form. You created a frugal masterpiece of a letter. Yes, I keep several colors of shoe polish wax in case I run out of furniture wax. It makes a great substitute.

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  40. Pieced PastimesJuly 22, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    I love this. It turned out wonderful! I have pinned your tutorial for inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

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  41. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJuly 22, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  42. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Darling frugal project!
    Amy
    Homestead Revival

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  43. Full Circle CreationsJuly 23, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Just wanted to stop by and let you know that I’m featuring this as one of my picks for the All Star Block Party features.

    Holly

    http://fullcirclecreations.blogspot.com/2012/07/its-feature-time_23.html

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  44. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.July 23, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Really cute and super thrifty!

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  45. AnonymousJuly 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Lovin' your blog!! Following you now!! Would love for you to follow back if you can:)

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  46. MegJuly 24, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Featuring your letters on this weeks ALl Star Block Party!

    http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/07/all-star-block-party-8.html

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  47. AleseJuly 25, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    This is SO awesome! I absolutely LOVE it! I blog over at http://www.2crafty4myskirt.blogspot.com/ Every Friday I feature a fellow crafter. I would love to feature you and this porject in an upcoming Friday. If you are interested please let me know toocraftyformyskirt@hotmail.com

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  48. UnknownJuly 25, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Thanks everyone for all your sweet comments on this project! I never imagined it would be such a hit! Thanks again everyone!

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  49. The Mandatory MoochJuly 25, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    I love this idea!! I'd love to have you link this up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. It's a new linky party starting today. Hope to see you there. Thanks, Nichi
    http://mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2012/07/tasty-thursdays-1.html

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  50. KimberlyJuly 25, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Love, love, love this...I'm your newest follower. Stop by.

    Kimberly @ mypinterestreality.com

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  51. TerryJuly 27, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    What a great project and you va't beat the price! Thanks for linking this up at Sunday Blog Love, this will be featured as one of my favorites!

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  52. UnknownJuly 28, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    So CUTE! I love it! Featuring you today! XO, Aimee

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  53. Becca @ The Sassy PenguinAugust 3, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Love it!
    I haven't wandered into my Target lately- I'm missing out!

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  54. KatherineAugust 3, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Very cute project! I would love for you to share it at my Gettin' Krafty With It party!

    http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2012/07/gettin-krafty-with-it_30.html

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  55. Carrie BarronAugust 4, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Very cool! And what a great deal from Target! Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Carrie
    http://fiveseventeenrepurposing.blogspot.com/

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