Stepping Up

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This little guy has been sitting in my daughter's room since her room makeover.  I loved the simplicity of it but it needed to be dressed up a little.


I had a new stash of craft paints so I decided to put them to use and bring this stool up a notch.  I made a monogram stencil on the computer and printed it out.  I just used a box cuter to remove the letters.
Using paints that coordinated with her room, I filled in the stencil and added some polka dots.




That's better.  A simple splash of color and I love the monogram.  Have you personalized something for your kid lately?

  

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Comments

  1. Thrifty Crafty GirlJuly 1, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    I made some personalized snack containers before we went on vacation this year... kids love things with their names on them!

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  2. Naptime ReviewJuly 2, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    That looks great! Newest GFC follower from Keeping it Simple. Love for you to stop by and return the follow. Hosting Mom's monday mingle now. Love for you to join ;)

    www.thenaptimereview.com

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  3. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesJuly 2, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    That's really cute! I love the colors.

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  4. Rachel@hammeringourwayhomeJuly 2, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    This is great and totally just reminded me of the childhood stool my sister & I shared... it read "up to sit, down to stand, my little seat is really grand". WOW, didn't know I had that hiding in my memory. Cheers for childhood stools!

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  5. CareyJuly 3, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    So simple and yet so cute! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  6. UnknownJuly 3, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    Very cute! I love monograms!

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  7. UnknownJuly 5, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    This is so cute! I really like the colors you used. I would love if you would share this and any other posts at Showcase Your Talent Thursday http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com/2012/07/showcase-your-talent-thursday-14.html. I hope to see you there!

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  8. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapJuly 5, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    I love simple projects that make a great impact! very cute!

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  9. SaraJuly 6, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    This is SO gorgeous! Hope you can link it up at my trendy tuesday party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com

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  10. Be Colorful CoastalJuly 6, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Delightful! Great color palate. Thanks for sharing this week on BeColorful.
    p

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  11. ErikaJuly 7, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I love polka Dots and this stool is really nice, the polka dots makes it look awesome. The colors are perfect for the room, great project!

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  12. CrystalJuly 9, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    This is great! It turned out SO cute and I love those colors! THanks for sharing at Homemaker in Heels! You were featured this weekend! :) Have a great week!
    ~Crystal

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  13. Honey at 2805July 10, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Thank you for sharing your creativity at Potpourri Friday at 2805!

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  14. Eclectically VintageAugust 6, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    I love all things monogrammed and polka dots are so fun!

    So glad you joined our Color party!
    Kelly

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