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March 5, 2012 · 46 Comments

DIY Vinyl Artwork

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So, when we got married, we had this awesome frame that we used for our photo booth. I don’t even remember where we got it, but I spray painted it yellow and it wasย by far my favorite of all of the props we had for the photos at our wedding.

How to take an old thrift store frame and turn it into gorgeous vinyl artwork! This project is so simple but it makes a huge impact!

Well, I held onto it after the wedding and decided I wanted to do something special with it. It was the perfect spot for a blank space we had at the end of our hallway, so I figured I would make some art for it.

I plopped the frame on the floor at the end of our hallway, and it sat there.ย For months. I thought that leaving it sitting there might encourage me to, you know, do something about it, but apparently Iโ€™m really good at ignoring my own subtle reminders to get stuff done.

But, I finally decidedย that it was high time I got this frame off the floor and onto the wall โ€“ and I actually filled with some art.

For starters, I took some thin plywoodwood that was leftover from some sort of packaging (I honestly donโ€™t remember how we got it โ€“ I just know we had it lying around and I figured it would be perfect) and painted it with some leftover white paint. Then, since Iโ€™m such an expert at painting stripes now, I painted on some very light gray stripes.

Then came the fun part – my sister helped me use a Cricut to cut out some pretty vinyl lettering, and I added it to the striped background. Instant art. And now, instead of a blank gray wall when you come up the stairs, you see this:

How to take an old thrift store frame and turn it into gorgeous vinyl artwork! This project is so simple but it makes a huge impact!

How to take an old thrift store frame and turn it into gorgeous vinyl artwork! This project is so simple but it makes a huge impact!

I love how it turned out, and itโ€™s so nice to have something other than a blank wall to look at when we come up the stairs. This little hallway is pretty dark and boring, so anything that we can add to it to spruce it up a little will make a huge impact.

Plus, itโ€™s always nice to have a nice little reminder to relax, settle in, and enjoy being at home.

How to take an old thrift store frame and turn it into gorgeous vinyl artwork! This project is so simple but it makes a huge impact!

How to take an old thrift store frame and turn it into gorgeous vinyl artwork! This project is so simple but it makes a huge impact!

This was a great reminder to myself that it can beย so simple to make a huge, impactful piece of art for my home. It just took a bit of paint, some patience, and some thinking outside the box. I love that we were able to use this special piece from our wedding, and I think back to the amazing time we had every time I see it at the end of my hallway!

Now, if only I could find a good way to re-use my wedding dress…

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  1. Kim says

    December 26, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    So cute! Love the yellow and it’s such a seeet reminder of your special day!

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  2. Brooke says

    April 13, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    I know this was a long Time ago but do you remember the font cartridge you used to cut out “sweet”?

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    • Amanda says

      April 13, 2013 at 7:15 pm

      It’s actually a word art from the Paisley cartridge. Hope that helps!

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  3. Liz says

    August 27, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    NEED this! I vote you make it into a printable to share ๐Ÿ™‚ Good job!!!

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  4. Cate says

    August 22, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    Do you know what color of yellow vinyl that is?? I have a Silhouette Cameo and I have been wanting a yellow but im not sure on the exact shade. Love what you did with the frame!!

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    • Amanda says

      August 23, 2012 at 2:50 pm

      I don’t think it’s a specific yellow – just the brightest, cheeriest one I could find! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  5. Kathleen says

    July 14, 2012 at 9:26 am

    So cute!! What color grey paint is on the walls in this hallway?? I’m loving that, too!

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    • Amanda says

      July 14, 2012 at 9:40 am

      Thanks! The color is Olympic brand and it’s called Flagstone! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Andrea Crilly says

    March 29, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    This piece alone would enhance an empty, even unstaged home quite a bit. Just imagine it hanging in the entrance of the right place that allows lots of light. I think the color combination is great!

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  7. Andrea says

    March 25, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    Very pretty. I like the pop of yellow against the grey.

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  8. Aimee - It's Overflowing says

    March 17, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Love it! My party just started, I’d LOVE to have you join the fun!!

    XO, Aimee

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    • Amanda says

      March 18, 2012 at 8:43 am

      Thanks! I will! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. Miss Charming says

    March 16, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    I love this! Such a great color combination.

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  10. Tamsyn says

    March 15, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    I love this so much! I’ve pinned it so that I can give it a go too ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Amanda says

      March 15, 2012 at 8:52 pm

      Aw, thanks! ๐Ÿ™‚ It’s super easy – promise!

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  11. Alicia says

    March 15, 2012 at 10:52 am

    I love this! I might have to make something similar for my laundry room. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Lisa says

    March 15, 2012 at 12:17 am

    This is beautiful, what color did you paint your walls? I’ve been looking for a gray with a touch of violet. Love this!

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    • Amanda says

      March 15, 2012 at 10:40 am

      Thank you! The gray is Olympic’s brand, and the color is Flagstone. You can see more (and better-lit) photos of the color if you look on the “House Tour” page under living room – it’s painted the same color! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  13. Netties Expressions says

    March 15, 2012 at 12:01 am

    This is such a bright cheerful wall hanging! I love the stripes underneath the wording! Good job!

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  14. [email protected] says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    This is adorable. Like it was meant to live at the end of your hall!

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  15. Jenn says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I LOVE this! I think what I love the most is how big you made it …. it totally brightens up your hallway ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Heather - Diapers&Divas says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    This is adorable! Love the colors and the fonts and the frame. Really cool. It makes your hallway look so much brighter! I might have to do something like this…somewhere… haha.

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  17. Megan says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Very cute!

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  18. Brandi @ His Shabby Her Chic says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:47 am

    I love it! I especially love that you made it big. And the yellow frame too.

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  19. Kristie says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    This looks fantastic!! So bright and cheery and I love your color scheme and stripes ๐Ÿ™‚

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  20. Meghann says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    I love it! It totally looks like you bought it. What a great idea!

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  21. Kelsey says

    March 6, 2012 at 8:04 am

    So so cute!! I love the stripes with the lettering.

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  22. Allison says

    March 5, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    That print is so cute! I love all the colors, fonts, and the striped background! Everything fits perfectly with your home. Love it all!

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  23. Victoria says

    March 5, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    I love this!!! I bought a cricut and have vinyl and have NO IDEA how to use the thing. ๐Ÿ™ haha tell your sis to post a tutorial!

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    • Amanda says

      March 5, 2012 at 7:46 pm

      I actually have one and need to figure out how the hell to use it. I promise a tutorial once I figure it out!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  24. Maddie says

    March 5, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    I love this! It’s so cute, and that pop of yellow really brightens up your hallway! Love it!

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  25. Jess says

    March 5, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    OMG! I LOOOOOVE this project. It turned out great Amanda! I like to paint, so we have several of my oils and acrylics hanging throughout the house. My favorite is a huge, 4 panel floral piece that hangs above the couch in the living room. Granted, I’ve only completed 3 of the 4 panels…..and the 4th one is 1/4 finished….and has been sitting unfinished for about, I don’t know, 2 years—but I’m still really proud of the other three, lol. The best complements are from people who can’t believe that I did it myself and didn’t just buy it somewhere. I’m sure people are going to say the same about your work too! It looks really professional. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy my home-made art

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    • Amanda says

      March 5, 2012 at 7:45 pm

      Thank you!! I wish I could paint! I’m awful – totally jealous of your skillz! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  26. Geek in Heels says

    March 5, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    What a great pop of color and fun!

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  27. Morgan says

    March 5, 2012 at 11:22 am

    This turned out so cute! It’s great to get to reuse that frame from your wedding too!

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  28. Brooke says

    March 5, 2012 at 10:43 am

    This looks awesome! You have a right to be proud, I bet it makes you smile every time you walk up the stairs

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    • Amanda says

      March 5, 2012 at 12:00 pm

      I definitely do!

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  29. Ashley says

    March 5, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Oh this is so cute! It made me smile.

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  30. Our Wired Lives says

    March 5, 2012 at 9:24 am

    it really does look fantastic! Great job.

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  31. Sandi says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:53 am

    It couldn’t be more perfect! Love the color and your personality really comes through this piece. More! More!

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    • Amanda says

      March 5, 2012 at 11:59 am

      Thanks!! I think I used up all of my creativity on this one, but hopefully I’ll think of something else soon haha.

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    • Lauren says

      September 4, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      Amanda, I do a lot with canvases and patterned stencils. Then if you want to add some extra dimension, you can use chip board lettering or shapes. They look like wood when painted. Its easy to do in a variety of sizes, relatively cheap, and only takes an hour (less if you use small canvases). No special skills or creativity required.

      Reply
  32. Lauren says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:24 am

    Love it!! It really looks great at the end of the hall, bright and cheery.

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  33. Lyndsey says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:21 am

    It looks so good!! and i’m so impressed you actually did it!! I’m having similar motivational problems right now. I have been planning a frame wall for MONTHS and actually spray painted a bunch of frames in like… September maybe? A long time ago regardless. But they’ve been hiding behind the bench in our great room ever since because I can’t figure out what to put in them/how many more i need/ how to hang some of them that don’t have hangers. Ridiculous!

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    • Amanda says

      March 5, 2012 at 11:59 am

      It’s so hard to get motivated sometimes, isn’t it?!

      Reply
  34. Clare says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:19 am

    Love this so much!!

    Reply

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