Maybe someday I'll have saved enough pennies for Leontine. In the meantime, I...'borrowed' a few of their monogram designs to make my husband's and my monogram in photoshop.
This sad little thrift store umbrella stand (that has been painted every color in the rainbow since I bought it a few years ago) badly needed a facelift...
This is how crazy I am guys - I taped a piece of freezer paper to my computer screen and traced the image.
I did some fine-tuning with a pen...
Then I carefully cut out the design with an X-acto knife. And then adhered the paper to my freshly painted umbrella stand.
Then I used a sponge roller to apply some white paint.
Here's the 100% free outcome:
A huge improvement, no? I love it.
I love it! You're just so darn creative! And love your site too!
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! Nice job! And I don't think you are crazy - I have definitely traced things off my computer screen before too!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute!
ReplyDeleteYou are on a roll!!! Love it...now I know what I will be doing this afternoon...playing with monograms on my computer!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteGenius and Gorgeous! I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteGood gracious. Just when I think you can't get any more fabulous...
ReplyDeleteYOU kick ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to do that on the umbrella stand. I love it. I have done the tracing on the monitor thing when I have done silhouettes!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! I love your attention to detail! OH--do you think the penguin book set can still be found?? I am trying to find them and coming up short---any tips would be appreciated. Thanks..
ReplyDeleteJul
This is fantastic. The new black and white scheme is very elegant and blends in beautifully with everything else. So much nicer than the turquoise!
ReplyDeleteWell done.
Some project are just worth all that time--and then some!
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Absolutely gorgeous. Nothing more designer than monogrammed a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g!
LOVE IT!! You did an amazing job on this! If you ever need something monogrammed, my boyfriend's mother has a business. She's amazing and will work through the mail!
ReplyDeleteNew to your blog! Love it! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I'm inspired to try to incorporate some monograms into my own home now!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Now please make me some custom bed linens. cPj please!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! It looks great. I will be trying this! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome transformation! I love it! And I love the monograms you whipped up, especially Gigi- it reminds me of the necklace I wore on my wedding day.
ReplyDeleteCan I just say how much I love your blog?! I appreciate that your ideas are affordable and so creative! I'm slightly obsessed with momograms; I want to do one on my interior front door (slab door), but wasn't sure how to tackle the stencil. This gives me some great ideas.
ReplyDeleteI really love your bookshelf in this post; I've been looking for a way to spruce up my IKEA billy bookcases, and I love what you've done with yours.
Thanks so much for all your lovely ideas!
oh.my.gosh. i love it. what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteIt went from cute to elegant just like that! Well done!!
ReplyDeleteAmy
so cute! and the tracing off the screen trick! genius.
ReplyDeletebeautiful, some much fun to monograms things. I love to put mine all over.
ReplyDeleteGirl! You're like the McGyver of the design world! Love love love your blog!
ReplyDeleteSally W.
Gorgeous. I'm going to have to try that!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely amazing! I love it and am totally stealing this idea as soon as possible. Also, I LOVE your umbrella! Can you share where is it from???
ReplyDeleteGreat work! Love your style and what a great idea!! I have a question about your bookcases...you have some very pretty books on them...did you use fabric to cover them? They look incredible! Boston misses you!
ReplyDeletewow, that's great! so creative. love the paper taped to your computer screen. that's such a pam move... and then queue the husband coming in asking quietly what i'm doing. pam
ReplyDeleteWow, you never cease to inspire me! Awesomeness all round! I have been need an umbrella stand(ours just kind of get propped up against the wall). I am sooo gonna find a thrift store ugly and do this! YAY!
ReplyDeleteYou are KILLING me with your creativity! Well done!
ReplyDeleteAHHHHH i've never had a crush on an umbrella stand... til now. My mouth is literally watering. awesome.job.
ReplyDeleteIngenious! It looks adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh my - I absolutely love it!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely lovely gift idea for a newlywed! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a simple, chic idea.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! thank you so much for sharing! i am new to your blog...i just came across a bookmark i must have made ages ago "must-read when time permits!" and i'm so glad i peeped over to check it out! lovely tips and ideas!!
ReplyDeletewow, that thing is AWESOME- what a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteI need one of those so bad for all my wrapping paper...hmmm now to search for one online
What a wonderful idea! I love the ingenuity in your decor, it makes your room personal, approchable and fresh- great job!
ReplyDeleteWell-done! I love that instead of just pining away for Leontine Linens, you got all creative and brought the look into your home on the cheap! I'm inspired.
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is so smart, I've been dreaming of something like this that I saw online for a pretty penny, I never thought of making it into a DIY project!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! THAT is amazing!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! I'm so inspired now, thanks!!
ReplyDeleteJust love it!
ReplyDeleteUgh, you bring a new word to CLEVERLY CREATIVE. pretty freaking awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I love this idea! Keep posting your diy projects!! They are very inspirational to those of us who are "wanna-be diy-ers!"
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful result. I'm storing this link away in my bookmarks!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! Great job. How did you change the letters in the Leontine monogram to the ones you needed? I haven't used Photoshop before so I'm not sure how this works.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!
that looks great. i love monograms and i love leotine linens.
ReplyDeletei wish i could figure out how to do the monograms online. i'd be monogramming everything:)
* Do you HIRE OUT??? It's just FABULOUS, and I simply canNOT "justify" the cost of the "real thing"... Wait a minute... yours IS "the real thing", too!!!!!!
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Linda in AZ *
That is so freakin cute~
ReplyDeleteJanet
Dang girl! You are GOOD! Blogs like yours are filling my void that was left when Domino folded. And I'm not just speaking of this entry...I'm new to your blog and loved everything I scrolled down and saw. I appreciate the shopping details too. Thx!
ReplyDeleteI love this. I can't think of a more appropriate place to have a monogram than at the entry.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find your (sea grass?) rugs?
I love it. What a great idea. It looks great. I need to make one of those.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great DIY! It's adorable! (And I'm totally guilty of tracing off the screen.)
ReplyDeleteHow creative and it looks great! You have no idea who I am, but if you don't mind sharing with a stranger the type of paint that you used. I am working on a couple of projects and have been taking shortcuts with spray paint. Since it is sprayed on finished wood, I doubt that it will last a long time.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your bookshelves look fabulous too!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed. What a difference you have made in that sad little umbrella stand--very chic!!!
ReplyDeleteYour room is really coming together beautifully.
Fantastic!
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WOW! That is just completely amazing! LOVE it!! Definitely going into my inspiration folder!
ReplyDeletethat is awesome.
ReplyDeleteNow we need a tutorial on how to add these monograms to our bed linens. trying to find a way to get a killer monogram that is cheap for my daughters room. help!
Very nice! 100% improvement!
ReplyDeleteLove it so much! I would have never thought of that. I think a monogram makes everything look better!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I have already taken your idea and done my own monogram in photoshop! Your blog is the best! I just love your style!
ReplyDeleteI am OBSESSED! You are SO creative and crafty!!! Come teach me!!! Totally inspiring! Way to go! :)
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love it!! Great job!
ReplyDeletehuge improvement!!! such a great idea, looks absolutely fabulous in that room.
ReplyDeleteI have the same fabric drapes but the stripes are hung vertically. What color did you paint your walls? Great blog by they way..love your taste!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! Let's talk about those curtains in your living room! I'd love to see a little more of them!
ReplyDeleteyoudid such a fantastic job.. love it! love your house.. so pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xo.
ReplyDeleteThat looks fabulous. I love a monogram!!
ReplyDeleteCrazy? No. Genius? Yes. Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! This is definitely going into my folder of future projects.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I think umbrella stands are awesome. I love how the black paint brings out the detail in the trim.
ReplyDeleteCan I ask how you personalized it to your monogram? I am not as familiar with their site, but love their designs!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out fabulous! I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that holds paper up to my monitor to trace something. :)
ReplyDeleteI just found your site yesterday and have been reading "backwards" in time. You have amazing vision, when I saw this I realized you are absolutely brilliant! Best of luck with your pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteC-lassy! So simple, but so elegant!
ReplyDeleteSo cute Jenny!
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ReplyDeleteWOW! This is genius! Love it! Thank goodness for Pinterest where you can be in the know of other people's creativity and learn the know how's! Thanks so much for sharing w/us! Now I can't wait to go find an umbrella stand or anything similar to monogram/paint! LOVE it.
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