I was inspired to do this project based on the Pleated Poppy’s and My Backyard Eden’s Family Rules.
I have wanted to redo the artwork that hangs in the hallway which leads to our open Living Room & Kitchen, but knew I wasn’t going to be buying anything anytime soon so this idea was perfect.
Rather than make rules I decided to use words and phrases that would inspire our family…Words to Live By.
My hubby took down the existing art (I forgot to take a before pic of it hanging on the wall) and dismantled it.
I spray painted the frame with Rustoleum Antique Bronze
I picked a deep red to paint over the current art and quickly realized a primer was going to be necessary.
Once the primer dried I went back to the red and painted on several coats. I had a brief moment of panic when the beautiful deep red I had picked looked more like hot pink.
Luckily with 10 coats of paint later it was exactly what I had envisioned.
Next I brought out my favorite craft tool, the Cricut and got to work designing and cutting out the words. I first cut them out in scrap paper so I could lay them out and decide where everything needed to go.
Once I was satisfied (and hubby had put in his two cents) I cut everything out in vinyl. Next came the tedious task of lining everything up and putting it on the canvas. At this point I couldn’t believe how long my “quick and easy” redo was taking me (going on 3 weeks, with a few hiatuses). But, it was all worth it…I LOVE IT!
This is one of those projects that truly makes me happy. I smile every time I look at it and I find myself reading the phrases over and over again. And the best part is, it only cost me $25 and now I have a whole new look that I LOVE.
I am linking up with these fab parties this week:
DIY Day @ A Soft Place to Land
Talk About It Tuesday@Blogger Chix Designs
Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Designs
POPP@Domestically Speaking
**8-31-10 I am linking up to the Pleated Poppy Family Rules Linky Party**
Mariah, this turned out SO great!!! I love, love, super love it 🙂
love it!!
I Love this! Super cute! I would love it if you linked up to my Talk About it Tuesday party because you have such cute ideas!
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Luv the idea and luv the colors that you used!
Hope you have a FUN week:)
Blessings,
Linda
I’m having a GIVEAWAY…come by and check it out…I think you will like it!
I really love this!
Although I'm a bit jealous at all that Cricut usage. 😉
What a great idea! I'm planning a living room redo this summer and I might have to incorporate this “Words to Live By” artwork!
I love it! It looks great and is inspirational too! I've got to get me one of those Cricuts!
Love it. I also like the smaller size too. I have been thinking of doing the larger size for myself and still am but, a smaller one would make a great gift for my friend. :O) Thanks for sharing! :O)
That is adorable, I love it!
This si super cute! So creative – love the red! Would love to have you stop by the Sunday Showcase Party. Hope you are enjoying your weekend! So inspirational – thanks for sharing!
Great project! I just love those projects that really make you smile. Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired last week.
Chelsea
Fabulous project!
It's so cute! I'm torn between what I version I want to do now.. I love the original one, the Subway art version & this one… Maybe I can do one for each room!
Fabulous idea for the meme & craft! I LOVE IT!
This I may be able to do!
Hugs & Prayers, HL
This is so awesome!! I would love for you to link up!
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