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    Framed Burlap Monogram

    Last Updated: May 8, 2019 | Published: October 4, 2013 | By: Laura | 32 Comments | Filed Under: Crafts, Fall, Living Room

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    If you’ve been around for a while, then you’ll notice that I changed something out in my reading corner. Did you notice??Β I made this cute framed burlap monogram from fabric scraps, so it was FREE! I love a pretty, free and easy project, don’t you!?

    I’ve mentioned before how I love burlap for Fall decor. I used it for my fall bunting and am trying it other places around the house as well. It’s such a fun, texture-y material that really can be used year-round.

    DIY Framed Burlap Monogram


    So … I’ve had this image saved on my phone forever. I saw it in someone’s wedding pictures on Facebook, zoomed in and saved it to my phone for safe-keeping and future reference. Heck, it’s probably not even burlap, but it’s what I had and what I wanted to use, so burlap it is!

    Burlap Monogram Inspiration

    This week, I finally got around to making one of my own. It probably took me 30 minutes from start to finish, so it’s s super easy craft project.

    You see, I needed something to fill this frame in the corner of my living room. It had been holding my favorite Mai Autumn print called Summer Bouquet. But since summer’s over, I needed something different for the fall and winter months. Enter the burlap monogram idea!

    Summer Bouquet by Mai Autumn

    (Update: I have since moved the Summer Bouquet to my office, and keep this pretty monogram in that frame nearly year-round!)

    Tools You Need for a Framed Burlap Monogram

    1. Burlap
    2. Fabric for the backing
    3. Card stock or printer paper (and a computer for printing, of course)
    4. Frame (This can be as small or large as you’d like, but mine is 11×14 with a mat for an 8×10 size. I got the frame and mat from Hobby Lobby. Don’t forget to get them when they are 50% off, or use your 40% off coupon!)

    That’s it!

    I used the burlap I got in my Haven swag from OnlineFabricStore. Thanks OFS!!

    And I had some scraps of fabric leftover from hemming my IKEA curtains in my bedroom. I never throw away a fabric scrap, because you never know when you might need one. Ha! I might be a fabric scrap hoarder. πŸ™‚

    Burlap Monogram Layered Fabric Scraps

    I didn’t have a scrap wide enough to fit the whole frame, so I layered them and I really like how the layering brings a little more interest to the art piece. {If you can call it an art piece.} I just taped them down with double-sided tape. I love a good double-sided tape craft.

    Then I just printed out an N using Word on the computer. I used Times New Roman font. I know, yawn on the font. But I really couldn’t find anything I liked better. I printed it onto card stock to make it a sturdy enough to trace onto the burlap. When I cut out the card stock, I made the letter a little thicker than it printed out. I probably could have just bolded it in Word, but I wasn’t thinking.

    Burlap Monogram Cut Out

    I traced out the letter and cut it out, and stuck it to the fabric strips with double sided tape. I love that it’s just on there with tape because I can change it out with different seasons if I want to. I might think of something fun for Christmas and then change it back to the monogram for winter. πŸ™‚

    In the original inspiration photo, it has an “est. whatever-year-they-were-married.” I thought that was too cute, so I just whipped that up as well. I printed the “est. 2009” in Word using my favorite script font: Bickham Script Pro. I made it a dark gray and just printed it onto card stock again. I cut it out in an oval and then cut out a burlap oval a little larger. And then taped them down underneath my monogram. And I know all of the edges are a little wonky, but to me that adds to the appeal of an imperfect homemade piece.

    I didn’t take a picture of this part, but it’s not rocket science. You can see it close-up here …

    DIY Framed Burlap Monogram


    To be honest, I wish I had a cream colored cardstock for the “est. 2009.” I thought about staining the white cardstock with some tea or something, but I was in a hurry and didn’t have any tea.

    I think it looks good from a distance, and I don’t expect any of my guests are going to stand on the chair to take a closer look. You may want to spend a little more time on it, or maybe you already haveΒ some cream card stock on hand.

    DIY Framed Burlap Monogram and Reading Corner | TheTurquoiseHome.com #DIY


    Then I just put the frame back together and hung it up. I love how it plays well with my fall mantel. It’s an easy, handmade, personalized craft that looks cute and takes little time. Yes, please and thank you!

    I hope you have a fabulous Friday and an awesome weekend!

    Laura at The Turquoise Home

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    Comments

    1. Elizabeth

      August 17, 2018 at 10:55 pm

      Great idea so creative. I am glad you left the est label white. I am going to try this!

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 31, 2018 at 11:50 am

        Thank you! Happy DIYing!! πŸ™‚

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    2. Ivory

      August 15, 2018 at 8:35 am

      Gorgeous result. I am so loving this DIY. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Mackenzie @ Cheerios and Lattes

      October 19, 2013 at 6:34 am

      Beautiful Laura; it looks like you bought it! Love the simple colors too!

      Reply
      • Laura

        October 21, 2013 at 8:33 pm

        Thanks so much, Mackenzie!!

        Reply
    4. Brandi @ Nest of Bliss

      October 18, 2013 at 9:04 am

      I think this looks beautiful, Laura. Pinning!

      Reply
    5. Rachel Paxton

      October 13, 2013 at 9:21 pm

      This is fabulous! Just wanted to let you know that you were featured at Give Me the Goods. Congratulations! Please stop by and grab a button. πŸ™‚

      Rachel @ Maison de Pax

      Reply
    6. Vicki - Origami Girl

      October 11, 2013 at 4:32 pm

      Hi – what a great idea! Nice and easy but really effective – perfect!

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    7. Ellora @ Creatively Southern

      October 10, 2013 at 10:35 pm

      Yay, a fellow fabric scrap hoarder!!! And sadly, I don’t even sew, but moving on… You’re monogram is beautiful! I love the layered fabric. So creative! This would be great for the home or even a gift! Pinning this to make my own. Beautiful!

      Reply
      • Laura

        October 13, 2013 at 12:00 am

        girl … I don’t sew unless I HAVE to! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. JaneEllen

      October 10, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      I love how your framed monogram turned out. The white est. looks nice with white frame. Great post and tutorial how you put it together. Happy days

      Reply
    9. Rhonda

      October 10, 2013 at 4:14 am

      I love what you have done.
      Thanks, Craft Frenzy Friday

      Reply
    10. Chelsea

      October 09, 2013 at 10:40 pm

      Love. Simple and lovely.

      Reply
    11. Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life

      October 09, 2013 at 4:50 pm

      What a cute monogramed picture. I actually love the three strip background. It add more dimension and interest to your picture. Thanks for the great idea.

      Reply
    12. Maria

      October 09, 2013 at 8:00 am

      I love this!!! How pretty!!! The framed monogram looks so elegant! Beautiful!

      Reply
    13. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life

      October 08, 2013 at 8:04 am

      I love this idea. So pretty. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

      Reply
    14. Jamie

      October 08, 2013 at 12:13 am

      Love this!! It’s so pretty and elegant πŸ˜‰ Pinned!
      Hugs,
      Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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    15. Laura @ The Experimental Home

      October 07, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      So simple, yet so cute! I love the monogram! What a fun way to use burlap.

      Reply
    16. Tammy

      October 07, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Great initial wall art. Burlap does have a fall look to it, but I think this framed letter would look good any season.

      Reply
    17. Heidi From Momprojects

      October 07, 2013 at 3:12 pm

      Its great, I think burlap is nice for all seasons but especially fall. I don’t think the est 2009 looks cheap at all. If you want another quick idea maybe just use stamps. It’s my goto tool when I need to do something quick! Has anyone used the silhouette fabric blade? I’ll bet that could cut these out in a jiffy.
      Sincerely…
      A lazy mom

      Reply
    18. Sarah

      October 07, 2013 at 1:38 pm

      Love this. I am on a burlap kick as well, such a fun fabric. Looks great.

      Reply
    19. Kayla @ Home Coming blog

      October 07, 2013 at 10:50 am

      Beautiful idea! I’d love if you’d link up to The DIY’ers.

      Reply
    20. Ali Burtt

      October 07, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Great quick fix for seasonal art! I’m going to have some burlap leftover from another project so this looks like a good one to pin. Thanks! ~Ali from Pies & Puggles

      Reply
    21. Deauna

      October 07, 2013 at 7:16 am

      Such a nice idea! I really like the simplicity.

      Reply
    22. Michele @ Neat Little Nest

      October 06, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      Simple and darling. Thanks for sharing! -Michele @ Neat Little Nest

      Reply
    23. Emily @ Two Purple Couches

      October 06, 2013 at 6:32 pm

      I love that this is super simple and super customizable! Nice job πŸ™‚

      Reply
    24. Erin @ Sometimes-Homemade.com

      October 06, 2013 at 11:12 am

      Very cute! I love monograms. At first glance I thought you had stitched it on with twine instead of using burlap. So much easier your way!

      Reply
      • Laura

        October 12, 2013 at 10:57 pm

        Whew! Not a chance of my stitching anything with twine. LOL! Definitely easier my way. I tend to always choose the easiest route.

        Reply
    25. Emily

      October 05, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      Laura,

      LOVE! You gave me an idea for a baby gift! What did you do with that pretty print! I hope you found it a happy place πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Laura

        October 12, 2013 at 10:54 pm

        Oh yay! I love when people are inspired by my projects. I hadn’t even thought about making some of these as gifts, but it’s a great idea! I just stuck the print in my decor closet … and I’m sure I’ll bring it back in the spring. Thanks, friend!

        Reply

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