Way back in November when I was completing the Interior Design Bingo challenge, I mentioned that I wanted to use this frame from our wedding to add some art to our upstairs hallway.
Well, I said that, and then the frame just sat there. Like, in that exact spot. For months. I thought that leaving it sitting there might encourage me to, you know, do something about it, but apparently I’m really good at ignoring my own subtle reminders to get stuff done.
But since February was the month of cleaning, organizing, and getting stuff done, I decided a couple of weeks ago that it was high time I got this frame off the floor and onto the wall – and actually filled with some art.
I took some thin wood that was leftover from some sort of packaging (I honestly don’t remember how we got it – I just know we had it lying around and I figured it would be perfect) and painted it with some leftover white paint. Then, since I’m such an expert at painting stripes now, I painted on some very light gray stripes.
Then came the fun part – my sister helped me use a Cricut to cut out some pretty vinyl lettering, and I added it to the striped background. Instant art. And now, instead of a blank gray wall when you come up the stairs, you see this:
I love how it turned out, and it’s so nice to have something other than a blank wall to look at when we come up the stairs. This little hallway is pretty dark and boring, so anything that we can add to it to spruce it up a little will make a huge impact.
Plus, it’s always nice to have a nice little reminder to relax, settle in, and enjoy being at home.
And what’s even better, finishing up this project means that I get to cross off the first item on my 101 in 1,001 list, “create a piece of art I’m proud to display in our home”. And we all know how much I love getting to cross stuff off lists!
Have you ever created any art for your home? I think I might be addicted now!
I’m also linking up this project to Addicted 2 Decorating, It’s Overflowing and Remodelaholic!
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Love this so much!!
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5. March - 8:19 amIt looks so good!! and i’m so impressed you actually did it!! I’m having similar motivational problems right now. I have been planning a frame wall for MONTHS and actually spray painted a bunch of frames in like… September maybe? A long time ago regardless. But they’ve been hiding behind the bench in our great room ever since because I can’t figure out what to put in them/how many more i need/ how to hang some of them that don’t have hangers. Ridiculous!
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Amanda Reply:
March 5th, 2012 at 11:59 am
It’s so hard to get motivated sometimes, isn’t it?!
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Love it!! It really looks great at the end of the hall, bright and cheery.
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5. March - 8:24 amIt couldn’t be more perfect! Love the color and your personality really comes through this piece. More! More!
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Amanda Reply:
March 5th, 2012 at 11:59 am
Thanks!! I think I used up all of my creativity on this one, but hopefully I’ll think of something else soon haha.
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it really does look fantastic! Great job.
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5. March - 9:24 amOh this is so cute! It made me smile.
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5. March - 9:49 amThis looks awesome! You have a right to be proud, I bet it makes you smile every time you walk up the stairs
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Amanda Reply:
March 5th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
I definitely do!
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This turned out so cute! It’s great to get to reuse that frame from your wedding too!
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5. March - 11:22 amWhat a great pop of color and fun!
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5. March - 12:09 pmOMG! I LOOOOOVE this project. It turned out great Amanda! I like to paint, so we have several of my oils and acrylics hanging throughout the house. My favorite is a huge, 4 panel floral piece that hangs above the couch in the living room. Granted, I’ve only completed 3 of the 4 panels…..and the 4th one is 1/4 finished….and has been sitting unfinished for about, I don’t know, 2 years—but I’m still really proud of the other three, lol. The best complements are from people who can’t believe that I did it myself and didn’t just buy it somewhere. I’m sure people are going to say the same about your work too! It looks really professional. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy my home-made art
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Amanda Reply:
March 5th, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Thank you!! I wish I could paint! I’m awful – totally jealous of your skillz!
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I love this! It’s so cute, and that pop of yellow really brightens up your hallway! Love it!
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5. March - 5:40 pmI love this!!! I bought a cricut and have vinyl and have NO IDEA how to use the thing.
haha tell your sis to post a tutorial!
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Amanda Reply:
March 5th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
I actually have one and need to figure out how the hell to use it. I promise a tutorial once I figure it out!!
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That print is so cute! I love all the colors, fonts, and the striped background! Everything fits perfectly with your home. Love it all!
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5. March - 11:16 pmSo so cute!! I love the stripes with the lettering.
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6. March - 8:04 amI love it! It totally looks like you bought it. What a great idea!
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6. March - 4:14 pmThis looks fantastic!! So bright and cheery and I love your color scheme and stripes
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7. March - 11:02 pmI love it! I especially love that you made it big. And the yellow frame too.
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14. March - 10:47 amVery cute!
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14. March - 11:49 amThis is adorable! Love the colors and the fonts and the frame. Really cool. It makes your hallway look so much brighter! I might have to do something like this…somewhere… haha.
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14. March - 1:26 pmI LOVE this! I think what I love the most is how big you made it …. it totally brightens up your hallway
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14. March - 6:17 pmThis is adorable. Like it was meant to live at the end of your hall!
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14. March - 8:34 pmThis is such a bright cheerful wall hanging! I love the stripes underneath the wording! Good job!
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15. March - 12:01 amThis is beautiful, what color did you paint your walls? I’ve been looking for a gray with a touch of violet. Love this!
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Amanda Reply:
March 15th, 2012 at 10:40 am
Thank you! The gray is Olympic’s brand, and the color is Flagstone. You can see more (and better-lit) photos of the color if you look on the “House Tour” page under living room – it’s painted the same color!
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I love this! I might have to make something similar for my laundry room.
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15. March - 10:52 amI love this so much! I’ve pinned it so that I can give it a go too
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Amanda Reply:
March 15th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Aw, thanks!
It’s super easy – promise!
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I love this! Such a great color combination.
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16. March - 11:42 pmLove it! My party just started, I’d LOVE to have you join the fun!!
XO, Aimee
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Amanda Reply:
March 18th, 2012 at 8:43 am
Thanks! I will!
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23. March - 4:35 pmVery pretty. I like the pop of yellow against the grey.
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25. March - 9:08 pmThis piece alone would enhance an empty, even unstaged home quite a bit. Just imagine it hanging in the entrance of the right place that allows lots of light. I think the color combination is great!
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29. March - 8:19 pmSo cute!! What color grey paint is on the walls in this hallway?? I’m loving that, too!
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Amanda Reply:
July 14th, 2012 at 9:40 am
Thanks! The color is Olympic brand and it’s called Flagstone!
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Do you know what color of yellow vinyl that is?? I have a Silhouette Cameo and I have been wanting a yellow but im not sure on the exact shade. Love what you did with the frame!!
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Amanda Reply:
August 23rd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
I don’t think it’s a specific yellow – just the brightest, cheeriest one I could find!
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NEED this! I vote you make it into a printable to share
Good job!!!
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13. March - 6:23 amI know this was a long Time ago but do you remember the font cartridge you used to cut out “sweet”?
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Amanda Reply:
April 13th, 2013 at 7:15 pm
It’s actually a word art from the Paisley cartridge. Hope that helps!
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