Ohhhhhhh, the bathroom. Ever start a project thinking it’ll only take a few days and quickly come to realize it could very well take a few decades? Let’s just pretend you do. It will make me feel better.
I HAVE to be done soon. Next week, perhaps? Until then, I’ve started to put a few finishing touches on it—just to fool myself into believing it’s done. Jones Design Company had some name plate art in her kids’ bedroom, and I was inspired! I started out with some Ribba frames from Ikea and in true JaG form, the glass broke on the way home. Of course.
Working with what I now had, I lined the back with burlap (with spray adhesive) and used my Word program to make a monogram on some cardstock.
And here is the finished product! It’s exactly what I had imagined, and it’s the classic look I was going for. Yay!
Of course, if I zoom out just a bit, you’ll see that I have quite a road ahead of me. A quick 3,946 cuts couple of cuts, and I’ll finally have the mirror frame built.
Hopefully, within that time I’ll actually figure out how to photograph this bathroom correctly. No natural light in here, and it’s proving difficult.
I’m just inches, yet miles, away from being done. However, I think a little artwork will help hold me over for just a little longer.
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I love the simplicity! Great job!
turned out really cute! looks totally professional
Gosh, I really like these! What a great idea!
I love these!!!! I just may need to try to make one for my new grandson's room…thanks for the idea.
WOW! I love it! It looks awesome! I need to try this!
WOW! I love it! It looks awesome! I need to try this!
Adorable! I love how classic looking this is, it's the perfect touch to the room!
Lookin really good,Chris! I love that bathroom. Adorable artwork.
Boy do I EVER know the pains of a too long timeline! Dan "Babe, I can finish this basement in 8 weeks."
Two years later…carpet was put in on Friday. I posted all about it…swing on by in between cuts!
Love the initials…they look great! JDC is a fav blog of mine, that girl has oodles of talent!
I really like these. Texture and a monogram, what could be better?
This is great. I have been struggling for months trying to decide on bathroom decor…..I love this idea!
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This is a great project! Thinking of all the other rooms I could use it in!
The artwork looks great! I'm such a sucker for a monogram 🙂
This would totally tide me over on an unfinished project for at least another six weeks or so. It's just that classically cute!
Love it Chris, and those Ikea frames are the best! I have many projects that are taking me forever. Ughh.
The artwork looks great. And honestly the photos aren't bad. I know what you mean about photographing in bad room. My kitchen is the worst.
Bookmarking this post! Love, love, love the monogram prints! I have burlap on hand, and frames too! Just need some cardstock and probably a new ink cartridge! 🙂
Thanks for the great inspiration!
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I'm gonna have to copy this one! 🙂 I love that, and your bathroom is looking so dang cute, I can't wait to see the whole thing!
Cute artwork here! I too have a project thats been in the works forever. Funny…but I hate to see them end. Did I just say that? Crazy I know 🙂
I think the art look great! And I FEEL you on the pictures — my whole house is poorly lit, but my bathroom is HORRIBLE. I think your photos look eleventy billion times better than mine do, so if you need to feel better about yourself feel free to hop over to my blog and search for photos of MY orangey bathroom 😉
Have a great night!
I LOVE the look of the bathroom art! It looks very high end.
It looks awesome!! What a great idea!
I love it! I am looking to redo my boys bathroom from a beachy bathroom to a more teen boy bathroom, I love the look of this! Thanks for sharing!
You, Girl, are just too clever for words. Yep.
I love your wall art! It looks fabulous!
I love how crisp and bright it is while still being classic. What a great way to address the boy / girl issue in a bathroom as well – not too girly, not too boyish, a great blend.
Have a great day,
Laura
I am in love with this idea! So simple but so great!
I think your blog is awesome so I nominated you for the Stylish Blogger Award! Head on over to the link below to collect your award button. Have a great day! 🙂
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pretty!!
These look great! Very simple, but they make a big statement! And I hate taking pics of bathrooms too…not enough room and light!
oh, i love these! Super fun. I've gotta do something with all the bathrooms in my house. 🙂 shaunna
OK I love these!!!
i have been trying to figure out a way to display my mom's jewelry and i think the burlap as a background is a phenomenal idea! thanks so much for sharing chris! 🙂 happy valentine's day!
What a creative idea with big impact! Thanks for sharing!
What a creative…fun idea!!!
cute idea! susan
Looks great!
My bathroom is still in the gutted stage – for a year now!! But we called a friend who is a pro, so it will be on its way to being pieced back together very soon!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!!!! Just wish we had an IKEA that was closer than 6 hours away.
No Natural Light? Could have fooled me, pictures look fantastic, oh and I love the monograms. Very original
Would you believe my neighbours children have the same names? I'll have to show this to their Mom. It looks awesome!
Absolutely LOVE these! Very original:)
I love anything monogramed! I love what you did with these! Great job! – Karen
Hey Chris, I've been by here a few times. I am overwhelmed by the inspiration I've found as I looked beyond the bloggers I personally knew.. Im really excited about making some "net" friends! By the way, great job on the project!
So cute and so simple! Can it be? I love it! Can't wait to see the finished room. No pressure. 😉
That is such a great idea! I had to bookmark this! Thanks for sharing!
I love these! What a genius idea!
Those look so great! I'm kind of having a love affair with burlap right now.
We share a 'jackson' too….great name! 😉
I really like this artwork! What a smart way to personalize the space without being cutesy. Not too masculine, not too feminine, not childish, not fussy. Okay, that's a lot of stuff it's not. What it IS is really cool. And I think I could do it, too! Thank you for sharing a great idea!
(By the way, my husband is Jack, which is short for Jackson. Isn't it a wonderful name?)
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I love these! Somehow, I'm going to use this idea in something of mine. Not sure yet. Great idea. Did you use the glass? or no glass?
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I am trying to access this project, but it doesn’t seem to come up. I would love to do this project.
Hi. I have admired these for quite some time now. I just featured you on my new blog Scribbles and Swirls. I would love for you to check it out 🙂
http://tamiscribblesandswirls.blogspot.com/2011/10/burlap-monogram-art.html
Thanks for the inspiration.
~Tami
Hii! I just wanted to let you know when trying to get to this post from the projects gallery, it doesn’t work.
Loving your blog! 🙂
I must say I am so inspired by your blog!!!! I am not art person but this particular monogram has inspired me to make one my self, will be my first one if I finish it :).
Did you use 40×50 cm Ribba frames and were you photos like 8×10 paper. Thanks for posting such art work!!!