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closet, coat, craft, Creating, decorating, DIY, hand-painted, hangers, home decor, Home Maintenance, monogram, postaday2011, stencil, wood
I had one pack of wooden hangers from IKEA, some from BB&B and a few random ones from before and I wanted a more uniformed look. I know what you’re thinking, they’re just hangers… it’s overkill, but I really love the new monogrammed hangers for our coat closet.
First, I used a thin sharpie to trace a “D” onto the midsection of the hangers. Then, I hand-painted my new monogram with a dark brown (raw umber) acrylic paint. It took 3 thin coats to achieve a rich solid color. After all
owing them to dry, I used one coat of a clear sealant spray meant for acrylic paint.
I love entertaining. I’m not really a fan of sorting through coats at the end of a “throw it on the bed” parties. In order to always have room for our guests’ coats, we keep our out-of-season coats in the back of Pumpkin’s massive closet (seriously, it’s big enough to be another room).
I think this would be an excellent gift for a housewarming, a college freshman moving into a dorm or newlywed couples (what bride doesn’t love showing off her new initial?).
Casey said:
Those are so cute!
Young Wifey said:
Thanks Casey!
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide said:
This is fabulous. Katherine’s always stealing my hangars now I’d have proof!
Young Wifey said:
Yes Rufus, that might help… of course you wouldn’t be able to use your surname. You might have to make her a set too though…
Elle said:
I love these!
Young Wifey said:
Thanks Elle!
Joanie said:
This will be great for my future sister-in-law’s shower. We’re doing the basket game where everyone gets a room and needs to fill a basket for that room. Mine’s the laundry room and these will add a personal touch. Off to the craft store!!
Young Wifey said:
Sounds like a great plan! If you make them, I’d love to see pics!
Kay aka Babygirl said:
I love a DIY project. You’ve definitely made everything look uniform and very cute. I get the same color hangers to coordinate my closet but I also love this idea. Very nice post
Young Wifey said:
Thanks Kay, Maybe just a few monogrammed hangers for special items!
winebeforefive said:
How classy these would look in a Guest Coat closet! Great idea!
Young Wifey said:
Thanks!! 🙂
Sabrina Y said:
How precious r these!!!! Lovin ur blog!
Young Wifey said:
Thanks Sabrina! Welcome to my blog!
Vicki said:
Adorable!
Young Wifey said:
Thank you Vicki
H Lopez said:
I want to make these! Their something you’d see in a hotel or B and B.
Young Wifey said:
Haha, good point!
Wanda said:
I WANT THESE!!!
Young Wifey said:
Are you going to make them??