Turn your scrap wood into beautiful wall decor with this DIY Monogram!
Hello friends!
Welcome to another #MonthlyDIYChallenge! Y’all know how much fun I have teaming up with my talented bloggy friends the first Wednesday of each month to see the different ideas we can come up with from the very same starting point!
This month we’re having some fun with {1×2’s} and I cannot wait to see what everyone came up with!
I’m sure it’s no surprise to anyone that renovating our home leaves us with no shortage of scrap wood. In fact, all that leftover wood is very quickly taking over our garage. Pretty valuable space through this cold Alberta Winter for sure! Obviously, we’re going to need to figure out some sort of storage and organization for it all here soon (hubs has been dreaming up a total garage makeover for months now!), but in the mean time, I’m hoping to find some creative ways to put some of that wood to work.
So, when 1×2’s popped up as an idea for a challenge theme, you can bet I jumped on board wholeheartedly. A perfect opportunity to whittle down our lumber pile a bit and of course make something fabulous at the same time!
I actually had an idea for a project right from the get-go, which to be honest, is hardly ever the case. Truth is, our monthly challenge tends to be just that – I always find it quite difficult to come up with something that we can actually use in our home.
Not so this month!
I knew instantly that I wanted to create some rustic art for our dining wall with this DIY monogram.
So here’s what you need to know to make your own DIY monogram:
We started by cutting a piece of thin MDF into a 1.5 foot square (we happened to have 1/8 inch on hand, but really any thin plywood would work). Then, we chopped down our 1×2’s into 1.5 foot lengths until we had enough to cover our MDF square.
Using some wood glue, we attached our 1×2 lengths to the front of MDF square, laying one right beside the next until the entire square was lined with wood. We also chose to add a few staples through the back of each board just to be sure everything was secure.
Finally, using a pencil tied to a string, which had been nailed to the centre of our square (things can get pretty technical around here!), we drew a circle just inside the edges of our square.
While I had that pencil out, I also traced an M into the centre of my circle (I used a decorative M block I happened to have, but you could just as easily print one out on paper to trace).
With everything marked, I pulled out our handy jigsaw to cut it all out, taking care to follow the lines I had drawn.
Finally, I finished it all off with a bit stain and paint (just whatever I had on hand already) – switching colours with each new board.
I gave it all a quick once over with our palm sander to soften the edges and rough the paint up just a bit.
And friends, I’m totally over the moon with how it all turned out!!!
I think it looks absolutely perfect in our new farmhouse style dining space!
Now, don’t forget to check out the fabulous projects that my bloggy friends created for this month’s challenge too!
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day!
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Sarah says
I LOVE it Kristi!! The different stains and paints over the different boards really makes it beautiful! Your farmhouse dining room is amazing!
Kristi says
You are much too sweet! Thank you so, so much Sarah!!!
brepurposed says
Love this Kristi! Especially all the different colors it’s made up of. Fits perfectly in your dining room!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Bre! I love how it brightens up the space!
Shawnna Griffin says
Hey girl -love the monogram wood ! So cool!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Shawnna! It’s definitely a fun addition to the space!!!
Nicole @ The Inspired Hive says
I LOVE this, Kristi!!! The different finishes are so beautiful and go so well together!! Such a pretty way to use scrap wood!
Kristi says
Awwww, well thank you Nicole! It’s definitely a fun addition to our new dining space!
thejohnsonplusdog says
I just love this little gem. You’ve got mad skills with the jig saw 🙂
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Chelsea! I may have had some help with that from hubs 😉
Bre says
This is awesome! It’s really pretty, Kristi, and I feel like I could make one of these, too! Thanks for the great project!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Bre!!!
Mary Lou says
I LOVE everything you do!! You are so talented!! Keep up the great work!
Kristi says
Oh my goodness, you are much too sweet! Thank you SO much!!!
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
The perfect addition to that buffet, Kristi! I love that you used different stains and paint! Gives it the perfect rustic look!! Fabulous idea, my friend!
Kristi says
Thanks so much Kendra! I’m really happy with how it turned out!
Leigh Anne says
This turned out really beautiful! Great work!!
Kristi says
Thanks so much Leigh Anne!
aboyandhismom1 says
These are gorgeous! Great work!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much!
Colleen says
I love this so much Kristi!
Kristi says
Thanks Colleen! I love how it turned out!
Jen says
Omg this is so cute! It definitely would make the perfect housewarming gift!
Kristi says
You’re right, it would be SUCH a great housewarming gift! Thanks so much Jen!!!
Janine says
Kristi,
This project and the whole room looks stunning! Oh my goodness!
Kristi says
Awwww, well thank you Janine! We’re so thrilled with how it’s all come together!
Classy On The Run says
That is so pretty!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much!
Linda says
Love your project. The monogram is very cool. Love the soft colors. Thank you for sharing this pretty project at DI&DI.
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Linda!!!
webmdiva says
Super adorable! Pinned this and am putting my husband to work this weekend. 😉 #TIUT
Kristi says
Thank you! I’m so happy you’re feeling inspired!!!
Amanda Kolb says
Such a pretty way to use up scrap lumber! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Amanda!
Beverly says
I love to make things from scrap lumber and this turned out so amazing. Love it. Great idea.
Thanks for sharing at Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop,
Bev
Kristi says
Awwww, well thank you Beverly!
Samantha says
Wow, saw this and was admiring it in your cake stand post and had no idea you had MADE it! I’m so super impressed! It’s perfect!
Kristi says
Awwww, you are much too sweet Samantha! I’m SO happy you love it!
kellienh says
this is so awesome and my pick this week for Waste not Wednesday link party!!!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Kellie!!!
Helen at Pleasures of the NW says
I love this idea! Pinned! I’d love to have you share it at the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY Party!
Thanks!
Kristi says
Thank you!
Sherry says
That looks great! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Kristi says
Thank you so, so much Sherry!