Friday, August 24, 2012

Paper Collage Monogram + GIVEAWAY!

I'm getting ready to decorate my daughter's room and I want to use a lot of color so I made this fun monogram. I used paper from the Vanilla Sunshine and Desert Springs paper packs. I love the texture and color of this paper!


In addition to the paper, I used a piece of plywood that I salvaged from the 51 cent bin at Home Depot. It's seriously the best kept secret! I frequently ask them to cut wood down to the size I want- they're always willing to help. Besides the wood, I also used Mod Podge, glue, and a paper cutter.


I cut several small rectangles out of the paper (2"x1"). I watered down the glue a little bit so I could paint it on. Then I laid down the paper strips and kept painting glue on as I went. I also put paper on the side of the wood as well. Then I waited for it to dry and painted a few coats of Mod Podge to seal the deal. I cut out the "i" with a jig saw and painted it grey. After a little bit of wood glue, it was done!

It's going to bring a little life into my daughter's room.


Janny

Thank you for inspiring us with your photo tips, recipe, and projects this week Janny! We have loved every minute and are excited to go check out your blog for more.


GIVEAWAY TIME: To enter win some of the lovely product Janny used for this paper collage monogram, leave a comment on or before Sunday, August 26th. For extra entries, leave a comment on any or all of her other guest posts this week.

33 comments:

Helen said...

Very cute! I was just looking for some fun projects for the weekends to come. Thanks!

Arianna said...

Nice idea, simple yet impressive...
thanks

Alaine88 said...

Great ideas!
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Lori said...

Very cute!
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connie said...

What a cute idea! thanks for sharing.

alisa logue said...

Cute project! Would love to play with this line! Going to Home Depot to scout out the bargain bin! -Alisa

brenlubrant said...

I love this idea and this would be a fun project for a child's room.

jengd said...

Very cute! I may be making one of these for my son.

Стокли said...

It's an easy way to use scraps and the result is beautiful.

okscrapgal13 said...

I love Janny's project!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Jill
OKScrapGal13@yahoo.com

Lesleybliss@rogers.com said...

What a great idea, and with SEI products you can't go wrong

Carol said...

Such a clever home dec idea!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

K Clark said...

love the monogram collage - fab decoration

Mary-Anne V said...

such a pretty project...unique way to display an initial.

Craftmom said...

I love your project. Would love to win.

Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary S said...

What a great door hanger that would make. Love it.

Shana said...

So bright and cheery! Love it!

Kay said...

Thank you so much for a great idea as well as the deets to do it! I have an area on a wall in my living room that is begging for something colorful. This would wonderfully fit the bill. Thanks again.

Kerry Terrell said...

I never think about cutting paper down to use it in that way. I could actually do this project! Thanks :-)

Angela said...

That looks really fun!

Judy said...

Monograms are so popular right now! Yours is so different and inspirational! Thanks.

christi said...

what great colors. i love how the monogram looks with it.

MommaGena said...

That is such a cool idea!!! Love it!!!

sammies02 said...

Love the bright colors.

Dee said...

Love all the colors! Thanks for the chance! :)

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okscrapgal13 said...

Too many emails for me right now.

okscrapgal13 said...

too many emails

Corinne said...

A very colorful and effective decoration for a little girl's room. Keep the great decorating ideas coming. Thanks

KellyG said...

So cool, great idea!

Unknown said...

Very cool idea, its colorful and bright.

Pamk said...

Cute idea love the colors

Unknown said...

Love the collage! thanks for sharing this project

misaacmom at gmail dot com

Shawninaz said...

Great project, love it!

 

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