Thursday, March 31, 2011

{Pottery Barn-Inspired} Moss Monogram

I originally saw the Moss covered monogram in my Pottery Barn catalog. I knew I wanted to try to do it but I didn't know how I would get the close shaved look of the moss. THEN I stumbled upon Two Twenty One and she taught me that there is such a thing as Moss Sheets. Her monograms turned out really cute (she's using her's for her wedding). 

So I bought my "S" at Hobby Lobby for less than $2
Moss Sheet from Hobby Lobby
Hot Glue/Gun




traced my "S" with an extra 1/2 inch to glue onto the side and back on the letter.
Hot glued it on and the edges too.


 Added a ribbon and hung it on my dining room hutch.



My Monogram "S" (mine, less than $5)

Pottery Barn's monogram "S" (theirs $79)

I think mine looks just as good.
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24 comments:

  1. CaryMandaMarch 31, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I think I might just have to do that. I bought my monogram yesterday. Now for the moss!

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  2. Katie M.March 31, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    CUTE. What a great idea! especially for these spring and summer months. Love it. That's going on my craft list!

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  3. Kirsten KrasonMarch 31, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    OH MY GOSH!! I LOVE it. :) I might copy it for my house. Such a great idea!

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  4. KristinaApril 1, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Yours does look just as good! Super cute!

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  5. Ali RichardsonApril 1, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    GREAT JOB!! I have been wanting to knock off those pottery barn ones for a while now and you've inspired me to get to it! Just popping over from the TT&J party :)

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  6. KirstenApril 1, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Love this! ...and way cuter than Pottery Barn's!

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  7. Chelsea @ two twenty oneApril 1, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    It looks fantastic! I love the ribbon that you added! Thanks for the linky love in your post! :)

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  8. Amy ChalmersApril 2, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    great looking moss letter i have to say!

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  9. Fishtail CottageApril 2, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Just have to say, yours is definatly cuter! more character & i like the moss on yours better.....very sweet! xoox, Tracie

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  10. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Yours looks great! I love that you saved all that money and got something you wanted - way to go! I "followed" you from SITS!

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  11. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Great idea! I have to share this with my daughter, she will love it.

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  12. Katherines CornerApril 2, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Very clever, love it!I found you on SITS. I enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. Wishing you happiness and a wonderful weekend. Hugs!

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  13. Karen April 3, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Hi, visiting from SITS. I love it, it looks just like the ones from PB. I had never heard of moss sheets either. That's what I love about blogging, I learn new things all the time.

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  14. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 3, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    LOVE IT!!! Yes...yours looks awesome and I really like where you have it displayed. I'm planning on making these for the church doors for my daughters July wedding.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  15. MeganApril 3, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    wow. I can't believe they want $80. yours looks gorgeous. great job.

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  16. Ashley @ Decorating ObsessedApril 3, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I made a moss letter this weekend as well! I can't imagine paying the $79 price tag at Pottery Barn.

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  17. gail@My Repurposed LifeApril 7, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I recently did the same thing with this moss!
    Great job!
    gail

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  18. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Hi,
    I am yr newer follower.

    I love this letter, looks amazing, I like it such much that I brought the link to my blog
    so more people can come and see directly in yr blog:

    http://burundanguitas.blogspot.com/2011/04/decorating-ideas-ideas-para-decorar.html

    Tks for sharing,
    dalysE

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  19. Monika Wright | I Love It AllJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Such a super idea, I'll have to try this myself!

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  20. KristyJune 4, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I've got my supplies!! Now just one question... I've never used moss before. Does it start to smell after a while?

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    1. CamillaJune 4, 2012 at 8:06 PM

      Because it is not alive there is no smell to the moss.

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  21. Melissa C.June 8, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    What a great project! Hi, my name is Melissa and I'm the managing editor for FaveCrafts.com. I was wondering if you'd be interested in allowing us to publish this project on our site. I have a newsletter of "knock off projects" coming up and I'd love to feature it! You can contact me at mconner@primecp.com for more information. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you! Best, Melissa :)

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  22. AnonymousAugust 8, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    This is Corinne from la salle design blog.
    I used your tutorial in my recent post Moss Monogram Wreath Tutorial. http://lasalledesignblog.com/2012/07/24/moss-monogram-wreath-tutorial/
    Please check it out!

    Thank you!
    -Corinne

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  23. Laura PrascherDecember 23, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Just wanted to say thanks for the great tutorial and let you know that I linked to it on my blog. Thanks!
    http://theroadtocrazy.blogspot.com/2013/12/moss-covered-monogram-tutorial.html

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