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Yachting, Navy Blazers and Monograms

April 6, 2008 by Lu

I have a total fascination with Ralph Lauren preppy, which I think may be a slightly odd obsession for a nice, zaftig, Jewish girl from New York City. With this tidbit of information about me, you should not be surprised that I love fancy monograms on everything. Accordingly, I made a fancy monogram stencil as a follow-up to my owl. I used it to monogram my new oversized tote bag.

I like that the monogram came out more edgey than preppy because as much as I want to rock riding pants and riding boots, I can’t. This bag suits me more. Before the end of the month, I may design a complementary stencil to add some additional flourish to the bag (it is pretty big).

I have a stenciled headboard on my wall and my grandmother told me I need to add a monogram - maybe it is time… I think instead I will monogram some pillowcases - less commitment. Oooo I simply love monograms. Better keep an eye on your stuff or I might just slap my monogram on that too!

Michelle Ward, what have you done to me, I am a stencil-happy exacto-knife wieldin’ maniac… To check out other people’s stencil happy behavior or cultivate your own, check out GPP Street Team Crusade No. 19.

Posted in lady lulu makes stuff | Tagged challenge, stencil | 13 Comments

13 Responses to “Yachting, Navy Blazers and Monograms”

on April 6, 2008 at 8:21 pm1 Michelle Ward

Laura - this is amazing!! Love the image - and HOW DID YOU GET THE GOLD SO VIBRANT?? That paint looks stunning! THanks for sharing this second stencil with the team. and the link in the post below. (It was already a friend on my myspace - great stuff to see there!)
on April 6, 2008 at 9:15 pm2 Julie Prichard

Really fabulous, Laura!! I can’t believe you cut that with a xacto knife! I think it’s better than Ralph himself!
on April 7, 2008 at 5:54 am3 Kimbo

How very Artsy Princess ! Beautiful ! The gold is amazing and your print is so very precise ! Great job !
on April 7, 2008 at 10:40 am4 Lu

Thanks… I have gotten some comments about the color of the ink - the picture is a bit deceiving, it’s more yellow than gold in real life, I am not sure why that happened, but I love it just the same.
on April 7, 2008 at 6:19 pm5 ArtKat

Great monogram, very elegant in gold! I love the little decorative scrolly things!
on April 8, 2008 at 10:06 am6 yup, another sara

This is cool! I love it!
on April 9, 2008 at 2:59 am7 Cath S

You did that with a stencil? Far out, that is incredible. I am very impressed! You could make amazing linen as wedding gifts for people.
on April 9, 2008 at 6:19 pm8 Rosie

You cut that with a knife? That’s impressive… I love your monogram - it looks wild!
on April 15, 2008 at 3:43 pm9 herminesplace

Looks really great.
on April 22, 2008 at 12:29 am10 Ursula Clamer

What a cool momgram and your owl is funky too.
on April 24, 2008 at 7:37 am11 PocketSize

That is so beautiful!
on April 29, 2008 at 5:33 pm12 Paula

That gold is amazing, how ever did you do that? You can monnagram anything of mine, as long as you use that gold!
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