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Make Your Own Monogram Plate

Monograms are in, and lately I’m into monograms. I know.  I’m such a follower.  In case you want to be a follower too, I thought I would do a post on my most recent monogrammed plate project. I have been wanting to do this project ever since I saw Melissa’s (320 Sycamore) plate tutorial here. Then when I stumbled across this picture online, I was TRULY inspired!  The adorable plate below is from Anthropologie (*sigh*).  I love that ridiculously expensive store.  Shockingly these plates were rather affordable at $8 per plate.  In Anthropologie prices that is practically free.  Did you notice that I used the past tense were? That is because these guys are no longer available.  Don’t be sad though.  You can make your own rather easily, and I’ll show you how! Awwwwww yeah. Stick with me baby and you’ll be dropping your initials like they’re hot in no time!  (Do people still “drop it like it’s hot” or am I showing my age here?)
 

Step 1:  Take an old thrift store plate or a plate you no longer use.  The plate I chose is one of my 9 chargers.  I can’t even seat 9 people at my dinner table (and honestly I can count on one hand how many times I’ve used these chargers in the past decade), so I thought I’d sacrifice one for this project. 


Step 2:  If, like me, you were stupid enough to choose a plate that wasn’t already white, you’ll have to prime and spray paint it.  I forgot to take a pic of this step, but in spite of my name-calling I believe you’re intelligent enough to imagine what a can of spray paint looks like.  In place of a picture, I’ll leave you with a sound effect and an imagined headache from breathing all those fumes: PSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHT. (For those wondering, that was a spray can onomatopoeia.  For those wondering what an onomatopoeia is I say d.i.c.t.i.o.n.a.r.y.  Remember, I just said that I believed you were intelligent.)
Step 3:  Round up your scissors and Mod Podge. Print out your favorite letter, in your favorite font, on your computer, and cut it out.  Find some botanical printed scrapbook paper and cut as closely around the print as possible.  Try not to use your bowling words when cutting around all those little petals! (I had these scraps of paper left over from my hope wall art project. When it comes to crafting, I’m a packrat for this very reason.  You just never know when you’ll need that scrap again!) 

Step 4:  Play around with your print to get the look you like the best.  

Step 5:  Cover the area you want to cover with Mod Podge, place your cut out where you want it, and paint over it again.  If you see an air bubble forming, just smooth it out with your finger.  Allow each coat of Mod Podge to dry before applying more.  When it is all dry, give it a good coat all over.  I used a larger brush for this step and I used a circular stroke so that my brush strokes would dry in a “plate” pattern.

Step 6:  Tell your plate not to be bashful as you conduct her first photo shoot.

Beautiful, now smile for me from way up there!  That’s it….

Work it, work it…

Yes, beautiful. Think family…think beach and the wind flowing through your…uh..lettery lines.

Oooooo, I think this is your best shot yet!  You look fantastic in my boudoir.  I think this is a keeper.

Step 7:  Stop anthropomorphizing your plate and go get some fresh air because obviously all of those spray paint fumes have gotten to you!  

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  2. Beth@The Stories of A to Z says

    Hey Megan, I had trouble on your site finding your email, just a comment form, so I'm hoping this gets to you this way. I have had trouble with Mod Podge running the ink on certain papers. If you print the paper off of your computer for the monogram, it will run. I just carefully added a thin coat on the back of my "H" and then used a small brush to carefully brush over the top. I mopped up any excess ink with a paper towel. Most quality scrapbook papers won't run. Hope this helps in the future!

  3. Megan says

    Hi Beth!

    A few friends and I tried this project this weekend. Did you have any problems with the ink from the letter running when you Mod Podged your plate? If so, how did you fix it? If not, do you have any suggestions?

    Thanks!
    Megan

  4. Carli@Fearfully&WonderfullyMade says

    Hi Beth! Just wanted to let you know that I have linked to your post! Thanks for sharing this tutorial! Mine didn't come out nearly as FAB as your's did though! BTW, love yours above the kitchen cabinets 😉

  5. Carli@Fearfully&WonderfullyMade says

    Hi Beth! Just wanted to let you know that I have linked to your post! Thanks for sharing this tutorial! Mine didn't come out nearly as FAB as your's did though! BTW, love yours above the kitchen cabinets 😉

  8. Maureen says

    Great tutorial! I've got to try that. I've become a follower too. Any blogger who can use "anthropromorphising", "PSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHT" and "spray can onomatopoeia" in the same post has got my attention! lol

  9. Mel says

    I also love it!

    I probably haven't mode podge'd since I was a kid, but this has definitely inspired me to do so.

    Thanks for the tutorial.

    Mel

  10. Anna See says

    I am loving this plate. It is absolutely gorgeous and I love how well you explained how to do it. Thanks!

  11. The DIY Show Off says

    Love it! I love monograms – your plate is awesome and a perfect detail for each of those spaces!

    Thanks for sharing!

  14. fawnda says

    Very shabby-chic! I love it! Thanks for the Tutorial… I am going to have to make one of these for my next wedding gift!

  15. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    Neat tutorial!!! 🙂 I'm visiting from Kimba's party. I love the paper you chose. I may have to give Mod Podge another shot. 😉

  17. Annie says

    OH. MY. WORD. Where have you been all my life? (drama. I know.)

    I have been working so hard to figure out how to get our "H" on a canister in my kitchen … tried stenciling, painting it free hand … nothing. Now I'm reminded of that beautiful thing called "MODGE PODGE"!

    Thank you for the reminder that it really is "simple" that wins the race!!!

  19. Nicole @ BugaBoos says

    Love this! I have that same paper and love it! Your plate looks Awesome and I love the black and red! What a Great idea! Thanks for Sharing this!

  20. Ashley@AshleysBusy says

    This is such a cute project!! I just came over from Kimba's garden party roundup and your blog is clever and cute!!! I look forward to checking back in and seeing what you're up to 🙂

    Ashley

  21. Julia Feitner says

    If I was getting married, that is one gift I'd faint from excitement over getting! Too bad I'm happily married (tongue-in-cheek), and too bad "F" is such an ugly letter – especially in cursive. But God had me fall in love with an "F" guy. … Your plate is AMAZING!

  22. Katie says

    GASP! Is that an exposed brick wall in your house????? I'm over here trying not to turn green with envy…. it's not working….

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