I saw this quote while surfing Pinterest (I'm obsessed, I admit it) and it was just what I was looking for to hang in my daughter's bedroom. I was about to put it on canvas (I just love canvases) but then I had a thought to try something different...
I used six 2 1/2"x12" boards, and two 1"x12" boards to make the wall hanging. I had paint leftover from my hairbow holder, FolkArt acrylic paint in Tickled Pink. Total amount spent on this projects was about $6.
I alternated the boards and made them about 1/4" off to give it a little bit of an uneven look. My lipped sewing ruler worked perfect for this project!
Then I put the two smaller boards on each side of the ruler and centered on the larger boards. The "top" board was placed a little higher so that hanging it would be easier.
Leaving the ruler in place, I put some Amazing Goop glue all over the back of the board and pressed it down, making sure it was centered and then put some packages of copy paper on top until it was dry. Don't want the project to fall apart!
Once it was dry, I turned it over and got ready to paint!
I painted about 2 coats, letting it dry in between.
Once the paint was dry, I 'distressed' the edges by sanding all the way around, and in between each board. Then I covered the entire thing in Mod Podge.
I don't know about anyone else, but I get a mini panic attack before I use my Silhouette. Don't get me wrong, I *love* the machine - I just get so afraid of messing up & wasting vinyl! I end up making mistakes all the time, but I'm slowly learning...
Anyway... So I set up all the words on my own and then cut them out in white vinyl. I love how it turned out!!
It still needed a little something, so I got out some glitter glue and went around the words "you" & "youer" so they would stand out. Super easy!! And that's it!!
I really love it, it's so girly and hopefully the quote will always remind my little girl how special she is :)
This is amazing! & I've always loved this quote by Dr. Seuss. I'm a new follower.
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That's fantastic!! My daughter's teacher is a huge Dr. Seuss fan so I'll be tucking this away for a gift idea for next year! Great job!
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ReplyDeleteThis project is spectacular!! We are Dr. Suess Lover's at our house & I love this quote!! I've been looking for ideas for my boys room and I love this!
Wow, wish I could pull off something like that for a boy!
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ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable Lindsay! It turned out so pretty and the quote totally rocks. I'm really glad I found your blog and I am now following you thanks to Sassy Sites, and it would be so nice if you could share the love back on my blog;)
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Okay, Lindsay, it's official, you're my hero! I love this!!! It couldn't be any cuter!
ReplyDeleteI have always thought Dr. Suess quotes in a kids room would be awesome. Love this. Found you through Sassy Sites and I am your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteSaw you on Sun Scholars....this is an absolutely adorable sign! Love! I am going to pin it for inspiration when I redo my daughter's room this fall. Glad you shared!! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove this!!!! So girly!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been wanted to do something for my daughter's room as well but unfortunately I don't have a silhouette.
This is GREAT!!!! T4S
This is so great! I love Dr. Seuss!
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ReplyDeleteSuper cute idea that gives lots of inspiration. Now following your blog to watch what your next creative spurt brings. Stop by my way when you get a few minutes. I like to work with repurposed things and give them a 2nd life.
Michael
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This is so great!!! I made a card with this quote for my daughter's b-day this year. I may have to do this for her room though.
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So cute! Thanks so much for linking this up to Inspiration Friday! :-)
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Adorable! I want one of my friends to have a baby so I can make this as a gift.
ReplyDeleteI love this! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletelove it Dr. Seuss is one of my heros the lessons in the stories he has I love the hot pink that you used as well come visit me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove that quote! Your sign turned out WAY cute!! Great job!!
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Kristine
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This is just gorgeous! Love the glitter glue touch!!
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Such a cute and do-able idea, I love it!! Thanks for linking up to our party!! Hope to see you again ;)
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Lindsay this is soooo great!! I love it. What a fabulous sign for your daughter.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking it up to Think Pink Sundays! I featured it on FB & Twitter this morning!
I love Dr. Seuss! This is so fun! I am visiting from Its So Very Cheri. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love love love this! And I'm so glad you linked it up to my Tutorial Tuesday. You are so amazing-keep it up and I hope you come back next week and link up some more great stuff!
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This is FABULOUS! Dr. Seuss is my hero and this is just wonderful!
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Lesley
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Lindsay, this is adorable! I have got to get a Silhouette! Thank you so much for linking up! Have a wonderful week! :)
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So adorable! I love the pink color!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet. I love the quote & the pink.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I can already think of great quotes to use and then give away as gifts thanks for the idea
ReplyDeleteI love this sign! It's wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing at seven thirty three. I got to get a Silhouette soon
ReplyDeleteI love the sign! What a cute idea!
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I hope to see you again tomorrow!
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Vanessa
I love this sign and the staggered boards. You truly are so artsy!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Thank you so much for linking up!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Do you have a file that you would be willing to share?
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I would love to put this quote in my classroom. Did you purchase the file or make it yourself?
ReplyDeleteThanks Kendra, I made the file myself. :)
ReplyDeleteLove Dr. Seuss!! So cute! Popping in from Sassy Site's New Friend Party & I'm your newest follower! :)
ReplyDeleteOkay, now you have gone over the top!!!!! This is amazing! It would go perfect in my office, wink-wink!!!I am pinning this on my Pinkalicious Pinterest Board!
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Tasha
One of my favorite Dr. Seuss quotes!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! It (almost) makes me want a baby girl so I can decorate her room with it, lol!
ReplyDeleteI featured it in a Dr. Seuss post this evening, check it out...
http://www.justalittlecreativity.com/2012/02/celebrating-dr-seuss-this-week.html
(there's an I've been featured button you can grab too)
-Molly
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ReplyDeleteI will try it for my room.its great idea.
ReplyDeleteLove the controlled neatness of the vinyl lettering contrasting with the staggered board placement. Dislike your "poopy" site name---you should be Artsy-Smartsy!
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