Good Morning!
Part of my weekly routine includes scanning magazines in the pre-school pick up line. A few months back I came across this adorable artwork in an issue of Pottery Barn Kids…Of course, I wanted one. So cute, right!
So, Today I’ll show you how I created one very similar for less than $10!
First, You’ll need the following supplies:
Have all your supplies? Good. Let’s get started…
First, lay all pieces out on the canvas. You want to make sure it all fits and that it is centered. I always measure the width and work from the center out. Then I make sure the distance from my art to the edge of the canvas is the same on both sides.
Confused you yet? Don’t worry…it’ll all make sense in the zillion pictures I took for you!
1. Cut out your stencils. I used my cricut, but you could also print out the letters off of the computer.
2. Using the cut out letters as a stencil, trace the larger monogram letter and brackets on the top 1/3 to 1/2 of your canvas using a pencil. You can see my favorite type of pencil in the picture.
3. Trace “is for” just underneath, making sure to leave at least 1-1/2 inches between lettering above and below.
4. Tape the name just underneath. Make sure to measure and center the lettering.
5. All done…with this step.
Now, let’s move on to the painting step…
Using a paintbrush with a small tip, start painting in the middle and work your way out to the sides. I outlined the images and filled in the middle.
Continue painting until all letters are filled in. It looks like it takes a while, but it really doesn’t…
Now, for the details…
To create the center banner, I took a piece of the cardstock used to make the stencil and used the flat edge to draw a straight line above and below the “is for.” Then, I drew the indented triangle on both sides. If you want a perfect indent, use the corner of a piece of paper or book to trace around.
Using a paintbrush with a tiny tip, very carefully paint along the banner. I know some of you are laughing at me right now saying Haha…I cannot paint that straight of a line. My tip: Use a marker and trace the line. Sharpies come in all colors and very fine tips.
Last step…Using the same technique mentioned above, use a flat edge to draw a line all around the interior edge of the canvas. Then go over it with a fine paintbrush or marker.
Whew…All done!
What do you think?
And…I didn’t even make this for myself. It was a gift for a sweet friend’s baby…I love it so much I’m going to make one for each of my boys too!
Hope your week is off to a creative start!
Sharing with… The Makers, Do Tell Tuesday, Link it or Lump it, Whimsy Wednesday, Link Party Palooza, Your Designs This Time, Sugar Bee Crafts, Do Tell Tuesday
I love these!
I thought you might! You need to make one for each of your boys. I loved how it turned out so much that I’m making one for each of mine. Hope you’re doing well…Please share recipes if you try any new family favorites! I miss your weekly menu!
I love this!! I’m gonna need to try this for my girls. lol I actually work for PBK and I love being able to make cheaper versions of their stuff! 😀
Haha! That’s so funny…I think a girl version will be darling. Please share pictures! Have a great week!
~Ariean
Oh My gosh!! Low how creative you are.. I love this!
Thank you so much…This would be cute for a little girl too! Just a thought!
What font and size were the Cricut cutouts? I saw this in PB kids magazine as well and want to make for our nursery and a friend!
Hi Niki! Great question! I haven’t had a chance to check…I’ll let you know as soon as I do. I’ll go ahead and add the measurements to the blog post too. I love how it turned out and want to make a couple more for myself to keep.
~Ariean
Thanks! Did you ever find the fonts/sizes you used? Making this for a friend as a gift this week
I saw this post on Google+ and had to rush right over to pin it! Love it!!!
Ariean, I had to do the same thing as Alli… come over from G+ and see this post right away! This is absolutely gorgeous. Definitely making this to put up, pinning and bookmarking!
I love this! Totally making one for our entry way.
Yay! Share a pic if you think about it! I need to make one to keep too…It turned out to be one of my favorite projects. Have a great week! ~Ariean
I am so far behind with respond to this. I actually saw this in the Pottery barn catalog and was debating on attempting it myself. You did a great job with it. It really looks like the original, pretty impressed. Pinning and maybe still attempting!
These are SO cute! You have a way steadier hand than I. Mine wouldn’t turn out nearly this nice. I’d love it if you’d link up to my Look for Less Design Challenge! By linking up, you’re entered to win a $60 Target Giftcard too! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2014/07/diy-x-leg-ottoman.html
Awesome…I would love to! I saw this post earlier, but didn’t realize it was a link up too…So fun!