Charleston Room Makeover On a Budget Series
If you’ve seen any of my crafts, you know that I love quick and easy projects. I also love using old frames for various types of wall art. This frame has been used and reused for several different looks. This time, I wanted to make a framed initial in a simple, cheap and easy way. I managed to do just that in under ten minutes using things I had on hand. I’m using it as a new decor piece for my Charleston Room.
I’ve used a wooden R initial on our mantel frequently, but I removed it recently and wanted another place to display it. It’s now in my sun room.
I repainted it with spray paint and once it was dry, I sprayed on more paint and used a paper towel to blotch it. I was hoping for a textured look I read about. It didn’t turn out exactly like I thought it would, but I liked it nonetheless.
I repainted it with spray paint and once it was dry, I sprayed on more paint and used a paper towel to blotch it. I was hoping for a textured look I read about. It didn’t turn out exactly like I thought it would, but I liked it nonetheless.
This frame has a mat along with a separate insert. I spray painted the insert to match the newly repainted frame.
I used a lace place mat for backing. I placed it over the glass and folded the extra fabric and tucked it in around the glass. Using the glass gives it support. I added a sheet of cream colored card stock to help hold it in place.
I positioned the R in the center and hot glued it in place.
After I put the pieces into the frame, I had what I wanted.
This has to be one of the easiest projects I’ve shared! Having everything on hand meant that I spent zero dollars on this.
Ten minutes and no additional cost for something I like is a win to me! It’s a cute decor piece for my Charleston Room.
Do you display your family’s initial? I’m sure there are tons of creative ways to do so. We’d love to hear about yours.
Charleston Room Makeover on a Budget Series~
Introducing the Series
DIY Extra Long Curtain Rods
Single Letter Monogram With Lace
Thrift Store Wall Curio
Coffee Table Tray
Chalk Painted Side Tables in Green
Annie Sloan Old White Coffee Table
DIY Open Frames
Coastal Coasters
Rocking Chair Makeover
Map Collage
China Hutch Makeover
Introducing the Series
DIY Extra Long Curtain Rods
Single Letter Monogram With Lace
Thrift Store Wall Curio
Coffee Table Tray
Chalk Painted Side Tables in Green
Annie Sloan Old White Coffee Table
DIY Open Frames
Coastal Coasters
Rocking Chair Makeover
Map Collage
China Hutch Makeover
Beverly shares easy, inexpensive craft tutorials, diy projects for the home, coastal decor projects, & thrift store find makeover projects all designed to help you create a beautiful home on a budget.
Christy says
March 4, 2015 at 3:50 amI love this! We are moving in a few weeks and this is on my to do list for the new home! Pinned!
Beverly Roderick says
March 5, 2015 at 1:46 amThank you, Christy! I hope you’ll share yours when you make one!
Laurie says
March 4, 2015 at 3:53 amBeverly, I wanted to pop in and read your post and I’m so glad I did! How wonderful to be able to look around and pull together such a cool project in just a few minutes! It really turned out great!
Beverly Roderick says
March 5, 2015 at 1:48 amThanks! I was pretty pleased with it. Yes, it is great to make something out of things I have around just waiting to be made into something cute. And the bonus was how quickly it came together!
Rachel Beach says
March 4, 2015 at 11:10 pmBeautiful! Love the fun green color you chose and the lace background.
Beverly Roderick says
March 5, 2015 at 1:49 amThank you, Rachel. I think the lace is my favorite part. Thanks so much for coming by.
Dee M says
March 5, 2015 at 6:16 amThis looks so sweet and pretty, Beverly. I love the lace background — very unique! 🙂
Beverly Roderick says
March 5, 2015 at 2:46 pmThanks, Dee! It was fun to put together.
Karen Roth says
March 8, 2015 at 2:22 amI am just in love with the new R! It looks so lovely. I am a new follower, however, I signed up with my main email instead of this blog related one because you are so special! Have a blessed week.
Beverly Roderick says
March 8, 2015 at 2:32 amThank you so much, Karen. I’m glad you like it. I’m delighted to have you as a new follower.