August 25, 2011

✥ Alphabet Art with Discreet Message ✥


Have you guys  seen these yet? 
 I love one of these or the type that spells out a word. Maybe I'll save my pennies {they're actually not that expensive}
I the meantime I figured I'd make my own alphabet art.
I needed something to fit the smaller frames on my gallery wall. I made this to fit a 3" x 5" mat.
This took about 5 minutes to make. I used Word and picked a font that had pretty typography, but nothing too decorative. Then I spelled out my message in blue, with one or two letters on a line.
I decided to make each blue letter a different shade, for no particular reason. 
I thought it felt more Anthro inspired that way. {Channeling a dresser with 4 drawers in different shades of blue, if you catch my drift?}
So, can you read it? Even up close and personal you have to really try to read it, which is perfect. I like that you could both overlook the little piece of art or be drawn in to have a closer look. It has a discreet personality.

That's just the way I wanted it.
The message? "It's All Worth It." Great for those day you need a pick me up!

Thanks for checking it out!





Update: Please take a moment to check out this lovely site who has {graciously} Featured my art project!

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42 comments:

  1. What a great idea! And I love the whole wall...it's wonderful!

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  2. I like this idea! Cool! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  3. I just created these for my newly done up kitchen - Teal and Violet were my colours of choice and my sayings were:

    Somewhere over the Rainbow
    The world is your Oyster
    Freak out and take Valium (my spin on the Keep Calm fad)

    Great idea thanks.

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  4. This is great! I love the alphabet art too and have yet to decide just how I want to make mine. I love the secret message. And it's a fantastic reminder, because some days I wonder... :-) The whole wall is fantastic, thanks for the inspiration!

    If you'd like to share this at my link party this weekend, I'd love to have you. Found you via Shabby Nest.

    Krista @ While He Was Napping

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  5. Creative addition to your wall, Becca! I've enjoyed watching it grow :)

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  6. I love to hear about anything that only takes 5 Minutes to do! Great post-thanks so much!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

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  7. lovely, creative and a message too, perfectI hopped over from the feathered nest hop and so happy I did. Hugs!

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  8. I love the entire wall! The alphabet art is really cute and what a nice message :) Thanks for sharing it with us!!

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  9. I love that idea and such a nice message! Found you via Sugar Bee Crafts link up :)

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  10. Your wall display is fabulous. Yet, another awesomely inspiring blog.

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  11. I love your Alphabet art! It's a really cute idea. I am wondering what kind of printer do you use?

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  12. How clever! Visiting from Giggles, Glitz, Glam. I love it!

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  13. Very cute gallery-- I'd certainly lead in closer for a better look :D

    Visiting from Fireflies and Jellybeans- SHOW OFF YOUR STUFF linky party today
    ~Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  14. That is a great idea thanks for sharing!

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  15. I love this Great idea I may have to steal your idea

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  16. Cool idea! And p.s. I'm loving your fun font all over the place on your blog.

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  17. That is such a neat idea. I think it turned out great:) Visiting from Vintage Wanna Bee.

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  18. This is such a cool idea and a coool wall! Becca, you are the project queen~

    I appriciate your support at Potpourri Friday. You are certainly an asset and I will look forward to seeing you every Friday.

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  19. This looks great! LOVE it!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  20. LOVE the whole wall display!!! I was thinking of doing something like it with black frames, but I really like the lighter ones. Not so "in your face"! And your secret message is very clever! Thanks for sharing!

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  21. This whole wall looks amazing! I love the alphabet art. I would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party!
    http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/09/bedazzle-me-monday-1.html

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  22. sometimes the simple projects are the best. love this.

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  23. Love diy art like this! So neat!

    makingitfeellikehome.blogspot.com

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  24. I just bought one of those alphabet signs at a craft show over the holidays. I like your take on it.

    Beth @ Hungry Happenings

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  25. This is so neat - I think I'll make one for my husband for a Valentine's Day Card!

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  26. FlIckr has a collection of pictures of letters that you can print to make your own art similar to the two pictures you posted:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/lwr/collections/72157594587080023/

    I havent made one yet because I havent had the time to look through them all, there are a ton of options!

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  27. What a great idea. It looks amazing!

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  28. Love it! I think people could just sit and look at all the great things on your gallery wall for hours!

    Hope you had a great week!
    --Katie

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  29. It's so pretty! I love letter art, and the hidden message is original—not to mention uplifting! Great work!

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  30. How creative! Another beautiful addition to your wall! Thanks for sharing!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  31. VERY cool! Your whole wall is inspiring--this piece is no exception. Thanks for sharing it at Grace at Home!

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  32. I found your blog via Pinterest. Love this idea. Off to look for more great ideas.

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