I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas {or Happy Hanukkah for that matter}! If you want to check how things looked around here, feel free to pop over and check it out. We had a silver, white, turquoise and apple green holiday!

Now, ever peruse around your favorite stores and think to yourself... hmmm... that is just too much. Ever follow that thought up with, I wonder if I can do that on my own? Well, that hmmm... moment happened to me when I saw this piece at Restaration Hardware "E" Eye Chart, which sells for a mere $345 to 595! Aye!
Although my version doesn't include a 12 color printing process, I think its just about the same.
I am loving the symmetry of all those turning E's.

I made mine using Microsoft Publisher and recreated Rest Hardware's expensive art. It wasn't all that hard, but a little time consuming to get everything lined up right. I used the same process with this eye chart as I did with my subway art to mimic the mottled, worn black background.
Refer back to that step-by-step tutorial if you're interested in creating the same look.
I used Staples to print it up, they can be a bit slow, but have the very best prices. Mine was printed to 11x14 and cost me $1 since I printed it in color.
To be honest, I'm not loving it in this spot- so I'm already planning an upcoming move for this one. Good luck and please, feel free to share your hmm... moment.
Awesome as usual Becca! Well done :)
ReplyDeleteI think it looks awesome! What a great knock off. I'm pinning it right now!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! What a beautiful piece you created!
ReplyDeletelove it!!!. and it brings back memories. the E chart was used for kids. i know. i have had eye problems since i was born. when kids were little and they didnt know letters of the alphabet, the dr. would have me put three fingers up , or sideways or down. depending on which the legs were pointing. i am so hoping i can figure out how to make this. this chart is part of my past. :)
ReplyDeletelove this!
ReplyDeleteso great! This is the second time I've found you and pinned your projects. I'm a follower!
ReplyDeleteHa! I remember doing these eye tests in elementary school. I've never seen anyone use them in their home before, I like it!
ReplyDeleteOne of the best knockoffs I've seen!
ReplyDeleteI'm crazy about this! But even moreso, I followed your links on how you achieved the background distressed idea. Fabulous! I'll remember that one. :)
ReplyDeleteI shared this on FJI Facebook and pinned it for SNS 114. :)
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Donna
Love, love, love your entire wall. I'd love to do something like this in my house. So glad I happened upon your site today!
ReplyDeleteohhh I LOVE it! Great job :) I'm so making one of these for my sons room :)
ReplyDeleteI love this. Came out great! I love the whole display. The metal letters are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteMeredith From A Mother Seeking Come find me on my blog, A Mother Seeking...
Great knockoff Becca! I love the look!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Oh wow, Becca, this is totally fabulous and I love your style!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your knockoff! I remember those charts lol. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great knockoff, Becca!
ReplyDeleteThank you for for sharing at Potpourri Friday. I wish you a healthy, prosperous and sparkling New Year!
Too Much Talent! Love your posting and your decor style. Happy 2012!
ReplyDeleteI am constantly loving the things you do. Found you who knows where the first time, but remembered that I love your stuff again on "My uncommon Slice of Suburbia" tuesday's. I hope you will check out my new blog too :)
ReplyDeleteChris@ Freckle Face Girl http://frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2012/01/1st-project-of-2012-before-after.html
What a great knockoff! I love Restoration Hardware and can't afford it. This is a perfect solution!
ReplyDeletewow...I am loving this! You should just sell it and email it, I would totally buy it from you so I didnt have to try to figure it all out!
ReplyDeleteand I just became a follower!
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat, I love where you have but will be back to see it in it's new place!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Great knock-off!
ReplyDeleteYou've been featured at this week's {nifty thrifty sunday}!
xoxo,
Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}
Oh this is so great! Thank you for sharing! Its my first time visiting and I LOVE your style! I'm new to the bloggy world and so excited to meet so many great friends with amazing talent... Happy to be following along. I hope you'll come visit me too! burlapandbuttons.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Kirstin
I love it and think it looks great in that spot!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Way to think outside the box! You always do such cool stuff!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Tell it to Me Tuesday @ Creatively Living!
--Katie
What a savings - yours looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteYours turned out amazing! I love the look! Thank you so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday! Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What a great job! thank you for sharing at Uncommon! Bonnie ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is an absolutely beautiful piece. I love RH's stuff, but the prices!!! You've done a great job of being inspired and then pulling off a wonderful version of your own. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Grace at Home!
As I was blog hopping from party to party in the last few weeks, every time I found something I really loved, I was linked to your blog. I am now a follower and a devoted one at that. I am still going through your posts - loving every little bit. You are blessed with super creativity.
ReplyDeleteDistressed Donna Down Home
(This time I came over from It's Overflowing)
Such a cool replica. Visiting from Tipjunkie Tuesday. I am #314.
ReplyDeleteBECCA YOU REALLY ARE MY HERO, I DON'T THINK THAT ANYTHING YOU'VE SHOWN I DIDN'T LIKE!!
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