I found this art on Pinterest and I thought it was so elegant and yet so simple…
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Upon further review, I found out that the company resides is in the United Kingdom and charges 295 pounds (which is…gasp…. $486!!) for this lovely artwork. Oh, did I mention that they don’t deliver to the United States. At that price…I think I will gladly go to plan B. That’s right. It’s time to get my creative groove on!
-3 art canvases (sized 11×14)
-13 wood letters (for the words love, laugh, live)
-spray glue
-spray paint
First, I measured out all my letter placement.
Then I sprayed the glue on the back and placed each letter on my canvas.
Final step…the spray paint. Spray two coats over the entire canvas, letters included.
And it really is that easy folks! The finished project…
My version set me back about $25 bucks and I love it! That’s my project for this Friday. Next week I will show you the finished guest room! You won’t want to miss it…it’s going to be a big transformation!
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CarliAlice @ GG2Life says
I love it! And a much better price!
Melissa @ Filling Our Bucket says
It looks awesome!! I’ve seen that wall are on Pinterest too, but never clicked to see the source. Over $400??! That’s nuts.
Your version is fantastic! Great job, I may have to try it too!!
Carol Fleisher says
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Brenda H says
That is beautiful! I have never seen anything quite like that.
I stopped by your page from the weekend alexa hop.
Greta says
Love it! New visitor from the Alexa Blog Hop.
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Amy says
I just love this idea. I pinned it! Thanks,
Pounds4Pennies
http://pounds4pennies.blogspot.com
PeggyJean says
wow such a great idea! love it!
South Bay Studio says
What a great idea. I love the white on white. Kathi
California Dreaming says
This looks really great! Very good idea.
Anne says
I love this idea!
What a Gift says
that is great I also saw a blog where they used glue like a hot glue gun or regular elmers glue made the letters or design they wonted and then painted it after it was dry and it was beautiful. That would be a great alternative if you wanted to spend less and not have to buy the letters.
youngwifey says
I saw a similar art project on pinterest too! That one used Elmer’s Glue to write out messages! Yours looks great too!
Mrs. Great Indoors says
What a neat project! Thanks for linking up with the Winter Pinterest Challenge!
Erin @ The Great Indoors
Tami says
spray glue- that’s what I couldn’t figure out- I am assuming it’s permanent?
Laura @ Inspiration For Moms says
Tami, spray glue is like Elmer’s glue but in a spray can form. It’s not super strong so I would assume it is not permanent.
Pinkalicious says
What an awesome idea!!!
Thank u so much for sharing
dposen says
I had repinned this in pinterest, so I’d remember I’d like to try it…what an awesome result you had! Really great pieces!!!
amanda says
it would be nice if there was a printable version of this so i can carry it with me to hobby lobby!!
Anonymous says
I was at Hobby Lobby today and they had 3-D stickers 40% off. You could make the original canvas just by using multiple sizes of stickers on the canvas and then spraypainting. You might have to buy quite a few packages though to get love that many times.
JSav says
Would this work and look as good with other colors? I want to try this but I need some punches of color on my boring white apartment walls.
Laura @ Inspiration For Moms says
JSav, I am sure it would! Why not, have fun! š
Anonymous says
local hobby store has poor selection of letters…any good online sites for letters?
Lisa says
Do you think it would work to just: set the letters on the canvas, spray paint, and then remove the letters?
I’m looking for a two-colored project.
I haven’t yet used spray paint so I don’t know if the spray would cause the letters to shift around and look messy.
Laura @ Inspiration For Moms says
Lisa, that may work. The only think I would worry about is getting a clean outline of each letter. But it could turn out beautifully! Ya don’t know until you try, so you got to try! š
Good luck and let me know how it goes.
Anonymous says
Hi can you tell me where i van order on internet that latters?Im from Croatia.. Btw great job
Anonymous says
Can’t find small lower case letters I need. Any suggestions? Hobby Lobby didn’t have any.
Laura @ Inspiration For Moms says
Hmmm…maybe try Michaels craft stores. They have a pretty big collection of letters. š
Idiosyncratic Routine says
I love it! I saw this on Pinterest too and thought it was lovely. Yours came out amazing!
Lauren Powers says
Tried it and love it!
A few things I learned for next time:
1. If you’re going to use a color other than white (I used olive green), spray a coat on the canvas and let it dry before attaching the letters. I didn’t do this and found that the canvas color peeks through around the edges of the words.
2. Sand the words. I thought they looked fine and didn’t bother, but once I started painting, they appeared a bit rough.
3. A sponge brush helps fix drips with a dabbing motion.
Laura @ Inspiration For Moms says
Wow! Lauren good for you! Oh, and thanks for the awesome tips, too. š
Jackie says
Great info! I am just about to start this project with a color other than white and you just answered every issue I was thinking about!!
Anonymous says
Really looks great!!! Can you please tell me what size letters you used. Thanks
Kate says
This is a great idea! I love it!
InviteandDelight says
This craft idea was made at our latest monthly dinner. I referenced your site on the blog post. Love this idea. It was a big hit at the party!
Check it out the post at http://www.inviteanddelight.blogspot.com
Crafty gal 101 says
Love this idea!! My husband and I just moved into a new home with tons of wall space!! So excited to try this project!!
Granny Enchanted says
I highlighted your tutorial on my Sunday’s Guest Freebies yesterday. Thank you. http://scrapbookalphabet.blogspot.com/2012/07/sundays-guest-freebies-sugarbutt.html
Cassie says
to buy cheap custom wooden letters:
http://www.craftcuts.com
http://www.woodlandmanufacturing.com
jean n says
would chipboard work? I have zillions of those
Wickless Candles says
These are amazing and simple. I found you on Pinterest, thank you for sharing!! I see a run to Hobby Lobby myself soon. š
Rhopickle says
Hi! I love your idea. I used craft super glue with a fine point to glue the letters. That worked and it stuck quick. My project turned out awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!
Anonymous says
I have used these letters from this company for some of my craft stuff. They already have super sticky backing so no messy glue! I love um!
http://www.greekcreations.com/paddles/accessories/english-and-greek-letters/Half-Inch-Regular-Wood-Letters-or-Numbers.aspx
Zaira Brilhante says
Hi Laura, I love your idea and I featured you on my blog Mango & Passion Fruit. =)
http://mangoandpassionfruit.blogspot.co.uk/
I am definitely making one of this for me too… No way I’d spend that much hehe
xxxx
gwenniesgarden says
I love it !!!!
Helen says
I posted this on my blog I love the idea
helens-corner.blogspot.com
Kim@Co-Pilot Mom says
Love this! I am not really crafty, but this seems like something I might be able to do. Thanks for the idea!
Linda Jordan says
This is super cute!! The original is waaay over priced & I love your version. Thanks for sharing!! Stopping by from SITS, have a great day!!
Linda
Emily @ TheBusyMomsDiet says
So pretty (and simple enough for even me!) Happy SITS Day!
Bev Feldman says
Happy SITS day! Love this DIY project (spray paint is the best!)
anotherjennifer says
Oh my gosh, how incredibly simple and cool. Thank you for the inspiration!
And Happy SITS Day.
Sheila Skillingstead says
Definitely a savings. A very nice piece of art. Thanks for sharing. Off to read your next two posts. Enjoy your SITS Day.
misssrobin says
Beautifully done. And at a price regular people can afford.
Paula Jones says
beautiful!! visiting from SITS and following on twitter now! http://www.callmepmc.com
Barbara Cobham says
I love this and must try it. š Coming by from SITS to congratulate you on being featured!
2busy says
cute easy idea!
Sara Prickett says
What a great idea! I love that you were able to do them so inexpensively too. That’s always a bonus. Thanks for sharing! =)
Britton Jenkins says
These are SUPER CUTE! I think I may want to try this for my daughters’ rooms! Happy SITS day again!
The Roving Retorter says
Love this idea – and its price!
Heather says
Love it! And I’m following you!
Kim says
Looks great — thanks for the tip!
Anna Hettick says
That is adorable!! And so easy looking to make!! š
Happy SITS Day!
Mo @ The Baby is Fine says
wow – that came out beautiful, and you made it look so easy! I am so bad at crafting…mine would probably have uneven spray paint or something š
happy (late) SITS day! š
The Liebers says
So beautiful, yet so simple!! Love it!!
Anonymous says
This was super easy! I’ve done 5 & have one more to do. I purchased ivory spray paint but can’t decide to use it or leave it as is (wood letter/white canvas contrast)..decisions, decisions.
Raquel Molczan says
$25? you can’t beat that…and it looks store bought!
Anonymous says
Is there any chance you could point out an online URL to find the letters. I can’t seem to find them anywhere in my town.
What size are they by chance?
Thank you so much for your assistance.
Becky
Anonymous says
I did an exact replica of the originals and can tell you, the letters pop off if they are only glued on. (I used the 1 1/2″ deep canvas, and it iwas $$)I took them to some craft shows….and didn’t sell as many as I thought I would, and they are fussy to deal with, but beautiful. If you are only doing them for home, I think they would be okay..
Paula says
Wow! I love that there isn’t any colour in it. The message is clear just like that.
amber coty says
hello, i love what you have done. i plan on doing this, so i just have one question for you what size of letters did you use?
Laura Tusken says
Amber, I am not sure on the size. Sorry. But I think you could use whatever size fits your canvas. Have fun and let me know how it turns out! š
Amy Latta says
Simple and lovely! Thanks for entering One Crafty Contest!
Diy Creative ideas says
Great project! Thanks for sharing. Must try
Lindsay says
Thanks for posting this one. It’s beautiful. It inspired me to make my own canvas wall art with some old toys I had lying around. Would love to know what you think.
Anonymous says
I made these and they turned out fantastic! I also did Faith, Hope, and Dream and each one sits on a separate shelf around my bedroom. Loved this idea! Thanks!
Kelly says
So beautiful! Silly question- do you spray glue the back of the letters or spray the canvas and then stick on the letters? Thanks!
Sierra Burton says
I love this! I shared it over at Sisters, What! today. Have a great weekend š
Laura says
Thanks for the share, Sierra! š
Audrey says
Made these and they turned out GREAT! I love them! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lisa Bissell says
I am doing this for my friend’s wedding. I am putting the names of the bride & groom with the date underneath the names. Framing it then putting it out for the guests to sign as the guest book. Once the guests sign their names the names of the bride & groom will stand out. Hopefully creating a cherished memory.
Carole West @ Garden Up Green says
The simplicity of this project is really nice. I want to try this.
Carole
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Mary Gilbert says
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing on Wine’d Down Wednesday
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
I love it, great work, the white on white is gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Trish says
I love your version. Simple yet sophisticated. My kind of art.
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