I've been working on a gallery wall for my front entry way. I thought I would some personalized typography would be the perfect thing to break up all the frames. I had two pieces of scrap wood. (Actually 2 blocks of wood from some "never got made" pinewood derby kits.)
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You could also leave it plain wood tone, but I used some clearance stain so that it would somewhat match the dark wood in my home.
[2] Using Microsoft Word {or something like it} choose your font, change your desired letter into the dimensions of the wood piece, & print it out.
[4] Tape the printed letter over the painter's tape.

cutting through the paper and tape.
[6] Peel off tape around your letter and paint 2-3 coats of paint, peel of letter shaped tape when final coat of paint is still wet.
[7] Apply clear coat.
[8] You can attach picture hanging hardware- or like in my case, just drill a hole with your Dremel for the nails to fit into.
cool idea. I really like the arragement you have going on there. and the color pops I see too
ReplyDeletelove that you framed the thermostat! i'm thinking about a gallery wall, too, but i'm using all thrifted/free frames. i loove the clean lines of those frames from ikea, tho.
ReplyDeleteThose are fabulous! Definitely help break up all the frames. Can't wait to see your wall finished. But the empty frames sure make a statement. ;)
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Very lovely. I also love the turquoise lamp! Thanks for sharing. Karie
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I love your letters! Actually...I love the whole wall so far!
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Love em!! Saw those on YHL too!! Amazing idea!!
ReplyDeleteThat really is an amazing idea!
ReplyDeleteYou can make it to fit any size you need! Clever!
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Super nifty idea! I'm using this one too!
ReplyDeleteLove the color scheme. I'm drawn to those neutrals with the blues incorporated as well. I find everything I do (blog and home included) ends up in those colors. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteLove the little letters!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious to see what's going in those empty frames....
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Oh, I love the frame wall! You did a great job!
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Thanks for sharing this. I've been wanting to do a gallery in my entry as well, but stumped on what color I should paint this old dresser that I have. My frames are black from Pottery Barn. Any suggestions would be welcomed and appreciated.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. And I love your wall grouping as well!
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Way to personalize your wall! Thank you for linking to Handy Man, Crafty Woman's Wicked Awesome Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! And by the way, I think your pictures are cute too:)
ReplyDeleteI'm about to work on my stairwell wall, so thanks for the lovely idea
ReplyDeletevery cool. I was just thinking about doing letter blocks today.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I have a few of those pinewood derby blocks lying around too!
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This is brilliant! I have always wondered how I could put letters on things since I don't have a vinyl cutter . . . I am totally doing this. Thanks for the inspiration! Thank you so much for linking up to Strut Your Stuff Saturday! We are so grateful for your support and we hope that you will be back tomorrow to share more great ideas!
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Love that idea! They look great!
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Those letters are fantastic! I can't wait to see how you fill all those wonderful frames!
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I want to make a gallery wall, too, and now have ANOTHER idea for it! Thanks so much for sharing this at Handmade Tuesdays!
ReplyDeletewhat a cool project! i love the look of these!!!
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This is a great idea! I love the fact that they were made from unfinished Pinewood Derby kits--that sounds like something that I would have had around here a few years ago! :) And of course I love your gallery wall.
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This is a great idea! I love the fact that they were made from unfinished Pinewood Derby kits--that sounds like something that I would have had around here a few years ago! :) And of course I love your gallery wall.
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I love the wood grain showing through - such a nice touch...
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