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 was by far my favorite of all of the props we had for the photos at our wedding.
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. For months. I thought that leaving it sitting there might encourage me to, you know, do something about it, but apparently I’m really good at ignoring my own subtle reminders to get stuff done.
But, I finally decided that it was high time I got this frame off the floor and onto the wall – and I actually filled with some art.
For starters, I took some thin plywoodwood that was leftover from some sort of packaging (I honestly don’t remember how we got it – 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 I’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:
I love how it turned out, and it’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, it’s always nice to have a nice little reminder to relax, settle in, and enjoy being at home.
This was a great reminder to myself that it can be 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…
Kim says
So cute! Love the yellow and it’s such a seeet reminder of your special day!
Brooke says
I know this was a long Time ago but do you remember the font cartridge you used to cut out “sweet”?
Amanda says
It’s actually a word art from the Paisley cartridge. Hope that helps!
Liz says
NEED this! I vote you make it into a printable to share 🙂 Good job!!!
Cate says
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!!
Amanda says
I don’t think it’s a specific yellow – just the brightest, cheeriest one I could find! 🙂
Kathleen says
So cute!! What color grey paint is on the walls in this hallway?? I’m loving that, too!
Amanda says
Thanks! The color is Olympic brand and it’s called Flagstone! 🙂
Andrea Crilly says
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!
Andrea says
Very pretty. I like the pop of yellow against the grey.
Aimee - It's Overflowing says
Love it! My party just started, I’d LOVE to have you join the fun!!
XO, Aimee
Amanda says
Thanks! I will! 🙂
Miss Charming says
I love this! Such a great color combination.
Tamsyn says
I love this so much! I’ve pinned it so that I can give it a go too 🙂
Amanda says
Aw, thanks! 🙂 It’s super easy – promise!
Alicia says
I love this! I might have to make something similar for my laundry room. 🙂
Lisa says
This is beautiful, what color did you paint your walls? I’ve been looking for a gray with a touch of violet. Love this!
Amanda says
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! 🙂
Netties Expressions says
This is such a bright cheerful wall hanging! I love the stripes underneath the wording! Good job!
[email protected] says
This is adorable. Like it was meant to live at the end of your hall!
Jenn says
I LOVE this! I think what I love the most is how big you made it …. it totally brightens up your hallway 🙂
Heather - Diapers&Divas says
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.
Megan says
Very cute!
Brandi @ His Shabby Her Chic says
I love it! I especially love that you made it big. And the yellow frame too.
Kristie says
This looks fantastic!! So bright and cheery and I love your color scheme and stripes 🙂
Meghann says
I love it! It totally looks like you bought it. What a great idea!
Kelsey says
So so cute!! I love the stripes with the lettering.
Allison says
That print is so cute! I love all the colors, fonts, and the striped background! Everything fits perfectly with your home. Love it all!
Victoria says
I love this!!! I bought a cricut and have vinyl and have NO IDEA how to use the thing. 🙁 haha tell your sis to post a tutorial!
Amanda says
I actually have one and need to figure out how the hell to use it. I promise a tutorial once I figure it out!! 🙂
Maddie says
I love this! It’s so cute, and that pop of yellow really brightens up your hallway! Love it!
Jess says
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
Amanda says
Thank you!! I wish I could paint! I’m awful – totally jealous of your skillz! 🙂
Geek in Heels says
What a great pop of color and fun!
Morgan says
This turned out so cute! It’s great to get to reuse that frame from your wedding too!
Brooke says
This looks awesome! You have a right to be proud, I bet it makes you smile every time you walk up the stairs
Amanda says
I definitely do!
Ashley says
Oh this is so cute! It made me smile.
Our Wired Lives says
it really does look fantastic! Great job.
Sandi says
It couldn’t be more perfect! Love the color and your personality really comes through this piece. More! More!
Amanda says
Thanks!! I think I used up all of my creativity on this one, but hopefully I’ll think of something else soon haha.
Lauren says
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.
Lauren says
Love it!! It really looks great at the end of the hall, bright and cheery.
Lyndsey says
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!
Amanda says
It’s so hard to get motivated sometimes, isn’t it?!
Clare says
Love this so much!!