Anyone who knows me well could tell you that I love love love Monograms! Having items personalized is a classic look that will never go out of style. I really enjoy seeing all the ways I can take something as generic as table napkins and transform them into something unique and customized. Monogrammed items also make for a classy, special gift too!
One of my first monogram projects was when I was about 13, it was a set of wine glasses for my parents using glass etching paste + stencils. I later used the same etching paste to customize a vanity mirror too.
Today I came across this elegant and FREE monogrammed clip art from the Martha Stewart website, while looking for some printables for making gift tags and to use on my handmade cards. I wish there were numbers too as I'm looking to make my dad a special card for his upcoming milestone birthday.
I know there are many other monogram lovers out there, so I thought I'd share some of the neat designs and ideas I came across recently.
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Luggage Tags
These are simple tags that can be made with just some scrapbooking paper then have them laminated with plastic wrap tags. Great to add a personalized look to a beach bag, diaper bag or your luggage so it can easily be spotted!
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Fall Table Napkins
These napkins are just in time for fall! Here are some great ideas for embroidery. You can also achieve the same look with some washable fabric paint and a stencil or an iron-on monogram letter.
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Wall Art
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Beach Accessories
This beach bag above is a wonderful alternative to the typical canvas types. The zebra beach towel from Pottery Barn is a great complement.
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Bedding
Classic hotel style bedding with monogrammed shams from Potterybarn. One of the reasons I love PB so much is because of the beautiful customization they provide for so many of their items.
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Coasters
Last but not least, is a super easy project that you can make to create some custom monogram coasters.
I started off with a package of 4 glass coasters that included the coaster holder which I got from Marshall's for just $8. I took out the inserts behind the glass and substituted two of them with my hubby's monogram which is a 'P' and two of mine which are the 'K' shown. I simply opened a word document and created the letters and enlarged then, selected the colors I wanted and fit all four on the page and hit print.
I then cut them down to size and slid them into the photo holder (originally these were sold as photo coasters). I may one day do that down the road but for today I'm happy with what we have now. I may do some seashells or a pretty damask print, or make each a different design later on with some pretty scrapbook paper. They would make a wonderful hostess or Christmas gift and you can usually find these glass coasters at Bed, Bath & Beyond as well as many other discount retailers and even Target.
I love this monogram button pillow found via this etsy shop. This would be such a cute baby shower gift or a great addition to a baby nursery. If you're the DIY-type, why not try hand stitching those little buttons on yourself. I'm thinking of attempting this one, here was my first attempt at a custom pillow.
If you love monograms as much as myself, I'd love to know, what have been your favorite personalized gifts to receive? What have been you're favorite DIY projects involving monograms?
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