Potterybarn Inspired: Monogram Ornament
December 19, 2011 by Aimee • 43 Comments
I love Pottery Barn Christmas Ornaments! When I saw this SUPER CUTE Glitter Monogram Ornament, I knew I had to recreate my own knockoff!
My sweet mother-in-law and I had a wonderful time this weekend shopping {scouting ideas} from our favorite stores. Potterybarn had this simple ornament and I’m a sucker for anything monogrammed! This is found in-store only. The price was too much when you consider it would take little effort to be duplicated! Every crafter is different, but I’m not one to fill a shopping cart of goodies to make something that ends up costing more than if I’d bought it ready-made from the store. This craft has my stamp of approval for simplicity!
You’ll need a sheet of cream or white card stock {whatever you have on hand}, a computer and a printer. As soon as I saw the template ornament, I knew the font I wanted to use! I found a great font to immitating Potterybarn’s ornament. It’s simple, but unique. It’s called ! Here it is so you don’t have to add an extra step to your simple project! Arno Pro. {I set my text size to 200 in my word document}.
Next I used a drinking cup and traced around the letter. I didn’t want to purchase a punch from the craft store, but if you have one on hand feel free to use it. I personally take great pride in how great I am at cutting out circles! LOL! You’ll want to cut two circles. One with your favorite initial and the other plain.
Paint a coat of mod podge on the plain sheet of paper and lie the monogrammed circle on top of the plain circle so that your ornament is extra thick, but the initial is still visible. Use a bit of elmer’s glue and line the rim of the circle.
Cover the glue with glitter.
Paint a SUPER thin coat of mod podge to the bell {careful not too much or the glue will reach the bell and you won’t have a jingle anymore ~ been there, done that}. Sprinkle some glitter on the glue. Let it dry and recoat the bell with another thin coat of mod podge
Once the glitter and glue have dried, paint a thin coat of mod podge over the entire ornament to minimize the spread of glitter {that pretty stuff sure is messy}!
Let the ornament dry completely. Use a hole puncher {use a thin punch if you have one} at the top of the ornament to make one small hole. Separate a 8 inch piece of jute string so that you just have one string {keep it combined if your hole is a larger size).
String the bell with floral wire and place the wire through the jute string. Pull the jute string through so that both ends are even. Hold both strings together, wrap them around to make a loop at the end and tuck the end through the loop. Pull tight.
Add your newest Potterybarn-ish ornament to your tree and step back to enjoy. Consider making one for each member of your family, to attach and hang from your stockings or attach them to gifts! It would take five minutes and some dry time to make a couple dozen of these! I love it when a craft has a good payoff both in time and money!
so simple and sensational!!! thank you for sharing with us!!! your blog is just awesome!!!! holiday hugs…
great copy. We are an “L” family too so maybe you should send this to me!
megan
craftycpa.blogspot.com
You made your own that’s so sweet. I’m a sucker for anything monogrammed too!
Love it! I always think I can make things for less, and then I’m so shocked when I see the total on the cash register! This is one that would definitely be economical AND cute!
Great tutorial!! I can’t wait to make them and put them on everyones gifts! They will be a hit!!
Very pretty, Aimee, and definitely doable! I’m sure they charged a ridiculous amount at PB for it.
Cute! I’m loving this one! Now where’s my glitter…?
xo
Andee
This came out great! Laura
Love copycat Pottery Barn anything!!!
Found you on Tip Junkie ; )
xo Kristle
http://www.willblogforbeauty.com
This is so pretty, I just love it! Thanks for showing us how it’s done! I love seeing things from our favorite stores broken down so we can make them ourselves. Well done!
Simple but stunning!
~Mrs. Delightful
ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
It is very sweet, nice job!
Love it! I’m definitely trying this next year! Thanks for sharing!
Jodie
http://lovelaughteranddecor.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much for the very detailed tutorial! And I like how you use what you have instead of buying so many items. The ornament is something that can be used any time of the year!
Thanks so much for sharing this and the great tutorial. It really looks good. I love mammogramed anything. We only need PB for inspiration. Hope they don’t read this comment! Happy Holidays!
So very pretty… I would love for you to link up to http://shoprubyjean.com/2011/12/sew-crafty-tuesday-linky-2-and-highlights/
And I emailed to let you know that your PRETTY yellow kitchen was featured!!
Too cute! I love the simplicity!
What an awesome project! These would be great to attach to teacher gifts or treat bags. Thanks for sharing ~ visiting from Tuesdays Treasures.
What an awesome project! These would be great to attach to teacher gifts or treat bags. Thanks for sharing ~ visiting from Tuesdays Treasures.
Love this ornament! I’m so doing it this year! Ha, and my last name starts with an “F”! So cute! Its linky party time again on my blog! I hope you will join again! Here is the link! http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com Thanks!
What a great idea! Thanks for the instructions, they look gorgeous on the tree, just love how personalized they are. Merry Christmas!
I love your ornament! It’s so cute!
Cute Aimee!! And so simple! My two favorite things
Looks great! Such a great idea
Hi I found you on Someday Crafts and I like this so much I might make it someday. LOL
Looks beautiful on your tree !
I love this idea. You did a great job and your instructions are easy to follow (always a plus).
Just my kind of craft: simple, elegant and cheap. Thanks for the great tutorial.
@MimiYou are SO welcome!!!
XO, Aimee
Very very pretty. Love this idea. I would love for you to share this at my special holiday linky party going on right now! http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/12/12-days-of-christmas-holiday-linky.html
Happy Holidays to you and yours!!
~Nikki …xoxo
this is so cute! i love the simplicity {and the glitter}!
That is cute, I like it better than Pottery barns!
Soooo cute, love the tut on the ornament..very clever…love your blog and I am a new follower and look forward to coming back for a visit…come on over…
Simple, yet wonderful…love monograms too. Happy 2012~
Lovely ornament and tutorial! You are just the coolest! So happy to have you link up to the Tuesday To Do Party at The Blackberry Vine!
Happy New Year!
Smiles!
Jami
http://www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
I am going to bookmark this for next year. I am a sucker for a monogram.
thanks for this tutorial…. I have 3 of these that I bought from the PB outlet, but we are expecting a new grandbaby in June, so I want another one, and now I know what to do. Thanks, and Happy New Year!!
So cute!!!! I’ll have to try it!!! thanks!
So cute! Great tutorial too – I know just what you mean about ending up with a basketful of stuff that ends up costing more than if you’d just bought the item in the first place!!! Love the way you still cut your own circles too – handcrafting – the way to go!
Thanks!
p.s. Came from Tip Junkie
Love this knockoff! I love Pottery Barn but not their prices sometimes! This is a great way to get the look for less – great tute!
Great copycat ornament!
LOVE it! I’m adding this to my to do for Christmas! Thanks for the tutorial.