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Monogrammed Fabric Thrift Store Frame Revamp

Entryway, Fabrics, Home, Thrift Store Find Redo, Uncategorized, Vinyl

I’m totally thrilled to introduce you to my newest sponsor!
Kimberly from Poppy Seed Fabrics!
You guys are just going to DIE when you see everything she’s got in her shop!
Okay so…
I couldn’t help myself!  I ordered her “custom fat quarter bundle” for myself.
You get 10 fat quarters of your choice for only $20 bucks! Whoo hoo!
When my package came, it was like Christmas morning. I was SO excited!
I mean look at all this AWESOME fabric goodness!
(((sigh)))
lol.
I knew exactly what I had in mind for my first project, so I got to work!
I found this plastic oval frame at our local thrift store… a couple weeks back, for .75 cents… with this totally awesome print inside
 (hee hee)
I spray painted it black

I forgot to take a before picture… but
It was originally this gold color.  
They have SO many of these gold plastic frames at my thrift store, in all different sizes… don’t know who originally thought plastic, gold, and ugly cheap print insert would shape out to make a great piece of art… lol???
Anyway… I took my fat quarter, that I ordered from Kim, and laid my oval frame insert on the fabric and cut out a square… like so.

Then I took the square, and ironed it nice and flat.

Then I centered the oval, and made little marks around the edges, so I knew exactly where to lay the insert back down, once I lifted it up.
I then took the insert outside and sprayed one whole side with spray adhesive, and laid it flat down on the fabric… smoothing it out, to make the fabric lay flat.

Then I flipped it over, and used the same spray adhesive, around the edges, and wrapped the fabric.

The end result looked like this!
(not pretty, but no one will ever see it)

Here’s the front.

Next, I applied a black vinyl “S” to the fabric, that I had cut out.

Then I sprayed a protective gloss over the frame… put back in the fabric covered, monogrammed insert,
and DONE!
So easy!
and NO SEWING involved 🙂

I’ve been wanting to change up our entryway table a bit, now that spring is over, so this cute oval frame was a great start!
I put mine in this little white trough, with some other fun home decor items, and placed a chunky little silver frame
(also from the thrift store, for .50 cents.  It’s a little scratched up, abut nothing that a little silver spray paint won’t be able to fix up!)



with a fun phrase, next to it, to welcome our visitors!
I LOVE all the black and white, silver and grey with splashes of green and blue!
🙂
It just makes me so happy!  

I also made this SO CUTE fat quarter, grey and white polka dot pillow with ruffle flowers!
I’ve wanted a different colored pillow for our entryway, and once I got my fat quarters from Kimberly, I KNEW that I just HAD to make my new pillow from this delish fabric 🙂
Here is a photo of how it turned out!
Full Tutorial HERE!

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  1. gail@My Repurposed Life says

    alexander henry new willow wren or micheal miller owl or micheal miller tweet tweet !!!
    see a theme here?
    great giveaway!
    gail

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  2. gail@My Repurposed Life says

    ohhh, I got so wrapped up in leaving a comment for the giveaway, I forgot to tell you I love the oval frame! I have two, and I've been wondering what to do with them. This gives me inspiration.
    thanks!
    gail

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  3. the cape on the corner says

    ooh, i like the "grey" bundle. i was thinking of doing something like you did as a wedding gift for my coworker. i didn't know that vinyl would stick to fabric so easily. maybe i thought it had to be some sort of fabric friendly vinyl. looks great! i subsribe via reader.

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  4. Mandi @ Sweetly Home says

    I loved pouring over her fabrics. So many great patterns. I'm loving so many of the polka dots ones. But I think I'd get the pattern for the ring stacker. With a baby on the way I'd love that sweet little toy!

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  6. Brook says

    Your entryway looks beautiful (again)! I understand what you mean – I've been drooling over several different sets of fabric in the past few months. 🙂

    I agree that the Tweet Tweet and Hoot fabric are adorable, but I believe my favorite is the Heather Bailey pop garden SWAY and ZAG STRIPE 1/2 yd bundle set. I already have it in my cart and am debating whether to buy it now or wait. 🙂

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  9. Brook says

    I am following Kimberly's fabric blog. I have a feeling that all my "mad money" for months to come will be spent on fabric! 🙂

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  10. Rhonda says

    I love your projects you did with the awesome material, especially the pillow!

    If I win, I really want that turtle pin cushion, but didn't see it in her shop, so I would choose Alexander Henry 2D Zoo in Chocolate with Coords. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  17. Skye McLain says

    Give away blog posted, and the button is there and also in the "Blogs I Love" link at the top.
    Thanks! 🙂

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  18. Unknown says

    Oh so many yummy things to choose from…
    I luurvv the Antler Damask in Celadon, or the Deer Valley FQ Bundle..
    Thanks for another great giveaway..
    Yanira in Orlando

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  19. Becky says

    I would use it to purchase 2 yards of Amy Butler fabric!!!! Oh I love this place! I am going to make it a favorite of Etsy too!

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  23. Desiree says

    It would be really hard to choose but I would get a customized fat quarter which included Amy Butler Wall Flower in SKY or Micheal Miller DISCO DOT PINK. I heart the birds too!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    -Desiree

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  24. Anonymous says

    HELLO!!!!! Can i just say I would want anything Joel Dewberry!!!! I especially love the deer valley line 🙂

    Thanks for the chance to win in your awesome giveaway 🙂

    Your faithful follower 🙂

    LORI

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  25. Heather says

    I am a faithful follower of yours 😉

    I would love to get my hands on some yummy fabric! I love the cute hedgehog fabric! I'd more than likely actually get something PINK! I need to upholster a chair for my daughters room. 🙂

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  26. Jen says

    I would love to use it to buy a fabric bundle! There are so many to choose from…I think I'll go back there and do some more browsing!
    jenlea2000 at hotmail dot com

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  27. Bud & Kim says

    How are you supposed to choose it's all so cute! I think I would pick this though: Riley Blake, Summer song the entire Collection in Fat Quarters.

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  28. Lindsay says

    She has fabulous stuff and it was hard to choose, but I would love to get the 3 yard bundle of brown and pink fabrics to use in my daughter's new room in our new house that we are closing on this Friday!!!!

    Reply

  29. Samantha @ The Douangphilas says

    Wow I love the EFFIE AND OLLIE ELEPHANT PINCUSHION PATTERN! What a cutie pie. I would make a bunch and set them along lexi's dresser 🙂

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  34. Anonymous says

    I would totally order this fabric set:
    etsy.com/listing/47751098/valori-wells-urban-flannel-bundle-birds

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  36. kedwards says

    So much cute fabric. I was in heaven! My favorite was the Bloom and Grow bundle be Riley Blake. So cute!

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  38. Lady Carlson says

    I am in LOVE with the Amy Butler Fresh Poppies in Fuschia…what a fun giveaway…SO many great fabrics to choose from!

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  40. Robin {keephomesimple} says

    I would get the "Amy Butler Fresh Poppies with Coords….bundle 1yd each, 4 total" to re-do my little girls room. She's now in a big girl bed and her room is now one big blank slate just waiting for some lovely Amy Butler fabric to brighten it up!
    -Robin (keephomesimple)

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  41. Lady Carlson says

    SO I definately had to post the Poppy Seed Fabric Link to my facebook account!! Hope this helps her business!

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  45. Anne says

    right now i'm really into the NEW Micheal Miller EDGY VEGGIE bundle 2 yd total, I would probably go with that! but I love a lot of things in her store.
    annemolino at hotmail dot com

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  46. Denissa says

    Posted on my blog! I used one of your pictures, hope its ok!! 🙂
    sweetandsimplecreations.blogspot.com/2010/06/poppy-seed-fabric-giveaway.html

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  48. Dee says

    I'd probably do a custom fat quarter bundle as well. That's a steal! Or maybe the elephant pincushion pattern. Or both. Probably both.

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  56. Toni says

    Gorgeous! I love too many of them to pick! I absolutely LOVE what you did with the black and white polka dots & the frame. Adorble!

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  59. oh' boy says

    ok i am a followeer now!!! & i forgot to tell you how much I love your frame idea…I always see those silly gold frames and never thought to do that!!! going to the thrift store NOW!!!

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  60. Caitlin says

    I would totally get the AMY Butler FULL MOON polka dot in SLATE!!! super cute!

    caitlin.m.livingston[at]gmail.com

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  69. Sandy says

    I am also a follower of Kimberly's blog, so please put in another entry for me in your giveaway. Thanks very much.

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  70. Laura says

    I would get the Michael Miller Hedge Hog Bundle… SO CUTE!!

    Thanks for the chance!
    ~Laura

    laura.newsol(at)gmail.com

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  73. HeatherKimber says

    Awesome patterns and material. I am totally going to purchase either the Giraffe Garden, 2d Zoo and teeny set or the Hedgehog meadow. Love them all!

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  76. So Sunny Day says

    Love the little wooden crate with you new creation. Way cute!

    I am a follower and here are my fabric faves…. so far. the list is growing! 🙂

    Bauhaus berry with Coords
    Forest in lime
    poppies
    Bloom vine
    Big bloom

    ahhhh… swoon!!!!!
    ~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"

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  78. The Peterson Family says

    Oooh, I'm not sure I could decide! I'm loving the Wall Flower Grey bundle, but I would probably do a custom order to get a good mix of fun fabric to work with. I so need to create something:)

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  84. Julie T says

    I would totally get the bloom and grow or I would maybe do create my own but I would spend way too much time trying to decide which ones I want the most!

    jewels_be7[at]yahoo.com

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  89. Little Lizard King says

    It would be my lucky day if I won this contest. I love Poppy Seed Fabrics! Amy Butler Wall Flower in SKY is just the best, but it's a tough choice.

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  92. Kate says

    I am certain that I would spend way more than the $15 if I were to win! I'd create a custom fat quarters bundle with some lovely oranges and browns…have plans for some new autumn pillows for our family room. Just discovered your blog, and it's fabulous! I look forward to following along!

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  94. melissa t. says

    I love the Amy Butler Martini in Gold. It would make a wonderful dress for my daughter. So eye catching. Love it!

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  96. Shirley says

    How does a girl choose??? I would use the $15 towards the 3 designer bundle (Erin McMorris cute Wildwood collection, Alexander Henry adorable Starling, and Amy Butler Midwest Modern floating buds.) So excited for this one!

    Reply

  97. Jeni_Ream says

    (1) If I won 😀 I would buy the ava dress pattern so cute, and the Erin McMorris wildwood collection! I could spend some crazy money on all the cute fabric choices 🙂

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  101. Nichole says

    oh goodness…i would have to BEG her to let me pay the difference, but i want Alexander Henry BIRD SEED bundle in aqua with Amy Butlers full loom dots in tangerine!!! My hubby and I are HUGE Miami Dolphins fans, and I am in the process of getting together fabrics of that color combo to re-decorate our room with instead of the actual NFL fabric. 🙂

    lizzy.post [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  103. Michelle says

    {faint} love all this yummy fabric! i would totally purchase a custom fat quarter bundle! can you say michael miller goodness?!!? =)

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  109. Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says

    And I think I would totally have to buy a custom bundle pack. Love what you did with yours! 🙂

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  112. Elizabeth says

    I would get the create your own fat quarter bundle and choose some Heather Bailey, Riley Blake and Amy Butler fabrics.

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  114. Mama-licious says

    I would love to buy everything in this store! Everything!
    But if I had to pick just one thing, I'd do a custom fat quarter bundle with a little Michael Miller Groovy Guitar, and some Japanese Import thrown in.

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  115. Amber says

    I am so seeing future projects in hedgehog meadow for the playroom! I also really like the gray and citron pack! You have already given me a couple of really good jumping off points for projects for use with that pack!

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  116. Miss Jean says

    I'm thinking about a landscape quilt using some photos I took on the road as a pattern. I would have to get a variety of greens for the hills and mountainsides.

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  117. Heidi V says

    I am a super huge fan of circles/dots so would have to get some in every color! I LVOE the mad scientist fabric and the elephant ribbon. Wow I may have to spend the rest of the day in this shop! Thanks for introducing me to it and hopefully I win the $15 because that would be a nice way to start on my collection of fabrics that I now NEED from here!

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  121. Tanner | Kendra says

    OOhh how I LOVE the fat quarter bundle of the love collection by Amy Butler! Every print is absolutely to die for…now my wheels are turning! I have my first niece on the way and I would love to throw together some adorable dabbles just for her!

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  122. Tanner | Kendra says

    Yea! another amazing blog to offer inspiration along with amazing products! Thanks for the link and now I'm a follower of Kimberly's fabric blog!

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  123. Renee G says

    I would get the Valori Wells DEL HI the entire collection, CHARM PACK 35 total 5×5 Pre-cut squares .
    rsgrandinetti[at]yahoo(DOT)com

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  124. Andrea says

    I just can't decide which one I'd choose but I love the NEW Laura Gunn POPPY DOGWOOD IN SPICE, or maybe something bright and fun like New Bauhaus berry with Coords…..1/2 yd each, 5 total. I'm in need of new fabric though and they are all so pretty!

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  126. Unknown says

    I'm a Hoouse of Smiths follower. I would choose the grey minki fabric if I won – I'd make a nice pillow for my bed with it.
    – Danielle
    other-option AT hotmail DOT com

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  127. Staci says

    I love her fabric. I recently found Poppy Seed fabric through another giveaway she was having. I love the bloom grow collection. The fabric brand also make s paper for scrapbooking. I plan to make curtains then use the paper to decorate different items in my scrap room.

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  131. Rachel says

    I loved a lot of them, this one was pretty cool:Joel Dewberry Deer Valley ANTLER DAMASK IN CELADON 1 YD

    Thanks!

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  133. Carissa says

    I love Poppyseed! I have ordered from Kimberly before and she was great to work with! I follow her blog and I became a fan of yours just now! Some great ideas!!! I would get her newest selections of Echino Scooters, that is great fabric!!!

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  135. Unknown says

    I am a TOTAL Fabic addicted girl! I love everything she has in her shop. I am also a HUGE Amy Butler fan so I would have to say that I would probably gravitate to ordering some Amy Butler fabric with the money. It is all fabulous over there. 🙂

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  137. Mandy says

    I would love the 'wall flower with grey' coordinates-I love the grey and green combo. Your blog is adorable! Thanks for the inspiration and beautiful tutorials!

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  140. Melle Dettenmaier says

    Ok, so I really want the Joel Dewberry DEER VALLEY collection bundle 6 YD total. I may need to get 2 or three. These fabrics would be perfect in my guest room!

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  142. Unknown says

    I'm a fabric addict so I could take anything of hers – – that Etsuko is different, so maybe it?

    mandybeez at gmail

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  144. Abraham + Marci says

    It was so hard to pick I really like everything! But I love the Amy Butler Full moon dot FQ BUNDLE set!

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  150. faith says

    I think I might have to make my own FQ bundle with some of hte Alexander Henry fabrics. I lvoe what you did with your fabrics!

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  151. CAMI says

    Man I am having a hard time ~ I love so much… Maybe Pink and brown Designer fabrics, or the Amy Butler Poppies with cords, or maybe Dena designs Damask in pink… Too Hard!

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  155. Karalee says

    I am loving the Micheal Miller floral charm pattern. Its so cute!. Also love the bundles you can get AND (too much cute stuff!) love that Kyoko Sewing Pattern. Am now adding her to my etsy favs! Thanks!

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  157. Angela @ A Mama's Two Cents Worth... says

    I would create my own fat quarter bundle of colourful fabrics.
    Angela
    nscrofan at rogers dot com

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  161. Unknown says

    CUTENESS! I have two frames I just painted black that look just like this. I needed to find something to put in them. Love this! SO FABULOUS! I love how your whole entry turned out. Makes me want to go out and find me a table. Have a happy day!

    Jennie @ Cinnaberry Suite

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  162. Momma says

    I always give credit where credit is due…so check it out…

    thecraftycopycat.blogspot.com/2010/09/so-very-vinyl.html

    Thanks for the idea!!! Awesome!

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  163. Jamie @ the Backless Shirt Blog says

    I just linked here from CSI and have read one post and am hooked! Love, luv, L.O.V.E. what you create!

    jamie @ backless shirt

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  164. Retromic says

    you just got yourself a new follower. I love your smart ideas, I will use on or two, or even maybe 10 of your easy DIY's :)) I love it. A big hug all the way from norway.

    Reply

  165. Mama Mimi says

    Seriously…you think of the best displays ever! I just love your staged groupings. You wanna come to Seattle for a visit? I've got LOTS of stuff you could rearrange! =)

    Reply

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