Hey Guys!!
How was your weekend?!
Ours was super busy & absolutely FLEW by!!
It's Monday, and AGAIN, I find myself trying to get caught up on blog stuff!
It's SO hard to keep up with this blog when I go back to work at the end of each week. I know I only work 2 days a week & probably shouldn't be complaining, but seriously people, those of you who work full-time & manage to keep up your blogs...HATS OFF TO YOU!!
I don' t know how you do it!!
I wanted to share a quick & easy little project that my mom completed last week. She wanted to add a little monogram to her vignette in her living room & this is what she came up with.
I'm pretty sure she was inspired by several projects she had seen on Pinterest...
I'm pretty sure she was inspired by several projects she had seen on Pinterest...
She started with this letter she bought at Hobby Lobby. I believe they are $1.99 a piece. We have used these letters for so many different projects, you would think I would have the price memorized!
She gave the "P" a couple of coats of a cream colored craft paint....
Then she went through her button stash & found all of the cream colored buttons she had on hand....
Next, she just started hot gluing all of the buttons to the letter.
You just continue that process until the letter is fully covered.
You may have spaces on the letter that you need smaller buttons for, but you may only have larger buttons on hand. If that is the case, you can layer or overlap the buttons to cover those smaller areas.
Here's a look at the finished product....
My mom just propped her letter up on a shelf in her living room, but you
could also hang it or even frame it if you want.
could also hang it or even frame it if you want.
I love how the buttons reflect the light & give the monogram a little *SPARKLE*.
Here is a better look at her living room as a whole...
She is still in the process of recovering some of the furniture in this room. She reupholstered the couch using drop cloths last fall/winter. I think she is going for a softer, more feminine look, in this room and
I think she is definitely accomplishing that!
What projects have you all been working on lately?!
I would LOVE to hear about them!!
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That is actually REALLY cute. I am not a big button person with crafts. This great though, the white buttons give it an elegance. I am going to do this, I have pleeenty of white buttons.
ReplyDeleteThe room looks beautiful and thanks for sharing the tutorial...I might try this for my daughter's room!
ReplyDeleteJust love it! The whole vignette is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE the slip-covered couch. Does your mom slipcover for others? : )
ReplyDeleteI just love this idea. how many buttons did it take to cover that? I also though about using tiny little faux pearls. yours mom's space is really pretty.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so pretty!!! I think I'll try it...easy & pretty= winner!
ReplyDeletei love that! soft and sweet and a little shimmery, too!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It looks so great in that vignette too!
ReplyDeleteGreat DIY.. Very pretty :)
ReplyDeleteThat is the prettiest P I have ever seen! So simple and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat room is beautiful! I would have to be so careful just being near it - I would be to afraid I'd spill something or stain something!
ReplyDelete-Kendall
{songbirdsandbuttons.blogspot.com}
The buttons have transformed the P. It looks so regal.
ReplyDelete~Jen @ hutchinsonherd.blogspot.com
Cute button project.
ReplyDeleteWhat I really liked though was the idea of using drop cloths to recover her sofa. I would love to see a tutorial on that project :)
Elisabeth
Cute as a...well, you know. Where did she get those little picture frames that are hanging from the ribbons?
ReplyDeleteThat's super cute! Love the airy look of the living room. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! I just started a link party and would love for you to join! Smiles, Jill
ReplyDeletehttp://jaihartjustlovelydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/02/sundays-are-lovely-6.html
I've seen these on Pinterest. I love the whole monogram idea and have them throught my house. I would love for you to link up to my Tuesday Pinterest Inspiration party on my blog. This is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Your mom did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Beautiful! I Love this so much!! I pinned it to my pinterest board and want to make it this week, Thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteJules
This is really cute. I could think of a bunch of different things now I want to cover in buttons. Great job. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I can't believe how easy this was. I am pinning this and hope to make it soon. I am a new follower visiting from Christina's Adventures. Vicky from Mess For Less
ReplyDeleteI love letters so I love this project! I also adore that living room...I wish it were mine! Ah! Thanks for linking up to our party - please come and visit me at Embracing Change and follow along! I would love to have you and will be starting my first linky party next week - would love to have you link up!
ReplyDeleteStacey of Embracing Change
Love the buralp pillow - you just can't go wrong! So sweet! Thanks for linking up to our party - please come and visit me at Embracing Change and follow along! I would love to have you and will be starting my first linky party next week - would love to have you link up!
ReplyDeleteStacey of Embracing Change
oh my gosh! this is adorable!! found you through the Haven chat tonight on Twitter. Looking forward to meeting you in June!!
ReplyDeleteWow that turned out great!!
ReplyDeleteI’d love for you to come link this post up at From Scratch Friday (live now on the blog!).
~Christina
http://marriagefromscratch.blogspot.com/2012/02/from-scratch-friday-2.html
Love this button monogram. The whole vignette is lovely and the room, too!!
ReplyDeleteRuth
This is gorgeous! I love the sparkle as well!!!
ReplyDeleteCute idea! I think I'm going to have to try this. =) xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love the monochromatic color scheme! I have a cute little "P" girl that that button covered monogram would be perfect for :)
ReplyDeleteWe would love to have you join out link up party this week at Wayward Girls Crafts! Scoot over and link up, thanks! http://www.waywardgirlscrafts.com/2012/02/wayward-weekend-week-4.html
Gorgeous!!! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteI am addicted to buttons, this is just gorgeous!! I have to try it!
ReplyDeleteI love the button monogram. It is such a nice touch and has great texture. I featured it on my blog last night.
ReplyDeleteLOVE! I actually made little monograms with white buttons on my niece's and nephew's Christmas presents...and I loved them! :)
ReplyDeleteYour whole display is totally gorgeous too :)
I featured this on my blog today:
http://christinasadventures.com/2012/02/sunday-features-59.html
And I pinned it too!
http://pinterest.com/christinasadven/20-below-features/
What a pretty monogram your mom whipped up, Tonya. I like the button variation,it looks perfect on the ledge--those photos in the oval frames are adorable--it makes me want a couple.
ReplyDeleteToo Cute!! I love it! Thanks so much for linking up!!
ReplyDeleteXO, Aimee
Oh my goodness, what a fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteYour mom did a great job, and the whole room is just beautiful!
I have a Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL linky that's still going on. http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/02/feature-friday-free-for-all-6-little.html
I'd love it if you'd link this up, but if you'd rather wait til next Friday, I hope you get a chance to bookmark it because we always have a blast!
I'd love to have you by for a visit!
P.S. I'm a new follower. : )
~Abbie
Beautiful! Would love it if you came by and linked up to my Manic Monday Linky Party!
ReplyDelete-Melissa
http://serendipityandspice.blogspot.com
Love your project so much I had to feature you! Come and see and grab a featured button!
ReplyDeleteStacey of Embracing Change
Oh my, I love this...I'm totally pinning it. Congrats on your feature at Under the Table.
ReplyDeleteKarah @ thespacebetweenblog
So awesome! You should link this up at Tisha's/Delectable Home's mantel party (she's in our tribe ...)
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Linda
I love the little vignette your mom created, and the room looks so pretty in the last photo.
ReplyDeleteI loved this. It's super cute so I had to try it (and put my own spin on it of course). It's now hanging on my daughters bedroom door.
ReplyDeleteCheck it out: http://lomosio.wordpress.com/2012/07/28/button-initial/
Wow that is really nice! It adds such a finishing touch to that section! Her space is very clean and crisp. I will have to try that project! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat's "P" for "pretty" - you've done a lovely job! I've got this linked to my letters and numbers post too today, rounding up wall art ideas!
ReplyDeleteI just saw this on interest and as I was ohhing and ahhing over how prettiful it is I noticed that it sort of spells poo... Clearly I've spent too much time in my kid's heads.
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