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Hi Sugarplum!

{DIY} Monogrammed Bag & Link Party!

August 16, 2012

Hi friends and happy almost-Friday!! I’m so excited about our party today, and can’t wait to check out all the projects you guys tackled ‘In About an Hour’! Quick and easy are my middle names, so I had no trouble cranking out a simple afternoon project. We’re headed to the beach soon, so I thought I’d add a little zhush to a straw bag.

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I couldn’t resist this cute little number from Target’s Dollar Spot earlier this Summer, but it just screamed for a makeover. I rounded up two widths of painters tape and some spraypaint. The straw has a slick finish, so I hope the paint intended for plastic has more staying power and pliability.

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Just tape off the areas you don’t want painted, making sure the edges are pressed down smoothly so there’s no seepage. Okay, that word sounds gross.

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After a few light coats, I promptly peeled off the paint and styled my new bag for her photoshoot. And then realized that even though it’s cute, the white stripes aren’t quite me. I mean, the yellow striped pots, blue stitched fedora, and lagoon sisal trivets are me.

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So I went back and added a bit more zhush, by free-handing a blue stripe and green monogram, using acrylic craft paint.

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Now she looks like me!

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Monograms just make everything look cuter, don’t they? I went with my last initial because I have horrible penmanship, and didn’t trust myself to paint a non-wonky C. I figured it was near impossible to screw up the straight lines of an F. (You can read how we added texture to that builder-basic back door here.)

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Now it’s your turn! We all love big room makeovers, and huge Before & Afters, but most of us are lucky to squeeze an hour of free time out of the weekend. So this party is all about projects we can tackle ‘In About an Hour’…crafts, organizing, recipes….you name it! Link up below, and feel free to grab my little button for your post.

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  1. Megan {Honey We're Home} says: August 16, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    Oh my gosh Cassie, your bag is so cute! I love how you painted it and added the monogram!!

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  2. Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} says: August 16, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    Good grief Cassie, you don't have even one project I'm not completely in love with. This bag is so sticking cool! And yes, monograms make everything better 🙂

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  3. Freckles Chick says: August 16, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Wait a sec, you're "quick & easy" too?!! I KNEW we'd get along. I love, LOVE, L.O.V.E this project!! I might do this to one of those straw baskets!!

    Is there any project of yours that doesn't require me excessively using my CAPS LOCK & exclamation keys?

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  4. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says: August 16, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Cute bag! You just gave me a great end of year Teacher gift idea! Pinning this – yes, I realize it's long way to the end of the year – school just started yesterday – but I already miss SUMMER!

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  5. Amanda @ Serenity Now says: August 16, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    I love your bag, and I love monograms too! 🙂 Thanks for hosting, Cassie! I hope it's okay that I shared two posts. 🙂

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  6. Erin says: August 16, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    Love the bag! And this might be my favorite link party ever. SUCH a great idea! Thanks so much for hosting. I'm going to keep checking back for inspiration.

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  7. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says: August 16, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Oh, that is so cute, girl. Thanks for the par-tay!! Can't wait to browse all of the ideas!

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  8. Debbie @PinkTexasChick says: August 16, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Girl, I give you many props. I am quite sure had I attempted a straw bag project it would not come out like that. Quite sure. Yours looks great and I love your type of link party. Thanks for letting me share my link!

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  9. Leanne says: August 16, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Blue and Green are my favorite colors together. I love the bag especially the monogram!

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  10. Michelle @ Ten June says: August 16, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Very cute!! You sure are nifty with a can of spray paint ; ) Thanks for hosting! xo

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  11. [email protected] Design for Living says: August 16, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Love the tote! Thanks for hosting.

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  12. Lil Mama Stuart says: August 16, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    Looks so much better than just the white! And totally you. Because being a blog reader, I know you 😉

    You know what word I hate during football season? PENETRATION!

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  13. Chelsea @ two twenty one says: August 16, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    Cute bag! And great party! Thanks for hosting!

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  14. laura @ hollywood housewife says: August 16, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    That is so cute!

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  15. [email protected] says: August 16, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    So cute! Now I want a straw bag…

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  16. Andrea {blonde ambitions} says: August 16, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Such a cute tote! I love the monogram. I need to check out the Target dollar section more often!

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  17. Jenna at Homeslice says: August 16, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Great, easy idea! This is such a great link party. Can't wait to look through all the projects!

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  18. Maria @ All Things Luxurious says: August 16, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    Okay — ADORABLE! I love the way that turned out. It definitely looks much more 'you' than just the white stripes (which was also cute, but you know what I mean). Thanks for hosting this party!

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  19. designchic says: August 16, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    So cute…great to make something ordinary, extraordinary!

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  20. Amy {Fresh and Fancy} says: August 17, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    I just linked up! Such a fun little party!

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  21. Kriss says: August 18, 2012 at 2:05 am

    Great Idea Cassie!!!!! -Kriss (www.ourjourneytohappy.com)

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  22. Morgan S. says: August 19, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    Hi! Just nominated your blog for the One Lovely Blog award. Love your blog! http://styleoyster.blogspot.com/2012/08/one-lovely-blog-award-aw-shucks-thank.html

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  23. emily says: August 20, 2012 at 3:31 am

    That bag is super cute. Are you taking requests for customized bags? 🙂

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  24. Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted says: August 20, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Clever! I never would have thought of painting a straw bag. Love the color combo and monogram.

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  25. René says: August 21, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    Oh my goodness, how cute is that bag!? I'm not together enough to participate in the party, but will definitely explore the links.

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  26. Jessica @ Decor Adventures says: August 23, 2012 at 12:03 am

    What a fun link party! And your monogram looks cutie! I bet you will be painting lots more initials now 🙂

    Reply

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