Wow it feels weird not posting a YDTT party today. Sad! But it just means more room for projects!
I’m all about oversized quotes and prints, but the problem is that they are usually pretty pricey. Let me tell you…this one is as cheap as they come 😉
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DIY LARGE STENCIL LETTER QUOTE
It all started when we were out to eat one night and I spotted these super cute quotes lined up across a ledge.
And of course I thought to myself how easy it would be to DIY them. #bloggingprobs
Here’s what you’ll need:
:: Frame
:: Black Poster Board
:: Stencil Letters
:: Glue
I started with the frame. I didn’t have one I could use so when I was out thrifting a couple weekends ago, I spotted this one. C-R-E-E-P-Y.
I popped that sucker out and replaced it with some black poster board.
Next up are the letters. You can buy these at Wal-Mart in two different sizes. They’re in the section with the letters and stickers you use on your mailbox and that sorta thing. And you’ll probably need to buy two packs depending on your quote because some letters aren’t duplicated.
Now you’ll want to lay out your letters to get an idea of how things will look before you glue them down.
Once you’re happy with that, then glue those suckers down and you’re done!
I think that’s the easiest DIY I’ve ever done. And I told ya it was cheap! I can’t wait to make some more of these to use in my staging.
Are you already thinking about what quote you would use? Now you don’t have to break the bank to get a pretty statement piece of art 🙂
And I can’t wait to start working on that little MCM guy. I’ve already got a plan for him but need to finish a client’s piece first.
Later this week I’m sharing my first makeover using Annie Sloan’s Scandinavian Pink® so be on the look out for that.
Hope you all have a fab day.
Angela, blue i style
I also love big, graphic art, so this really grabbed me! Such a smart idea! Thanks for linking up at The Creative Circle! I hope you’ll join us for the party again this week!
brepurposed
Thank you so much Angela!!
Sarah
Genius! The stencil route is definitely the way to go – I have no idea how this has never occurred to me! Thanks for linking up to the Pretty Preppy Party! xoxo
brepurposed
My handwriting is awful so anything I can do to avoid using it makes me happy! Thanks for the party, Sarah! xo
Heather J
This is my first time visiting your blog. I love this idea! I basically “hoard” frames so I know that some of them will be put to use with this great idea!! Thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely be subscribing:)
brepurposed
Perfect! You’ll have plenty of signs to start working on 😉 And thanks for stopping by and subscribing, so happy to have you here! <3
Kimm at Reinvented
So cool! I think I might have some of those letter stencils in my craft stash, and now I’m eyeing them in a whole new way! LOVE your blog, btw, I’m a huge fan. HUGE. 😉
brepurposed
Hi Kimm! That’s awesome! You’ve already got most of the supplies you need 😉 And yay! So glad you’re a fan <3 Hope you have a great night!
Kayla
This is so awesome!!! I love how easy it is with such a fabulous result.
brepurposed
Thank you Kayla!!
Karla @SmallTownRambler
I love how this turned out…and how you displayed it is perfect!
brepurposed
Thank you so much, Karla!!
Shannon | AKA Design
This is great!!!!
brepurposed
Thanks Shannon!!
Becky @dempsterlogbook
I love this! Selected it to be my feature on Motivational Monday tomorrow! Thanks for linking up again!
brepurposed
Aw thanks Becky!! Have a great night 🙂
Michelle Lepak-Dandelion Patina
The saying inspiration can come from anywhere is so true! Great little DIY.
brepurposed
Thank you Michelle!! It can really come from anywhere 🙂
Kirsten Oliphant
This is lovely! And I love your site. Visiting from the re-Treat link and going to follow you everywhere. 🙂
brepurposed
Aw thank you Kirsten! So glad you stopped by and thanks for following 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!
Julie at Restyle Relove
I love this idea Bre! It looks amazing and so easy to make! Thanks for sharing at Shabbilicious Friday! 🙂 Julie
Gina
Super cute! You did such a great job! Pinning this so that once I find the perfect frame I can make one too! Thank you for the inspiration!
brepurposed
Thank you so much Gina! Definitely give it a try! 🙂
Pam@over50feeling40
I like this alot…it looks so good but is really easy! Might give it a try. Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
brepurposed
Thanks Pam! It’s SO easy!
Amberjane
Nice makeover and I have some of these letters too 🙂 Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board
brepurposed
Yay thank you so much!! Have a great night 🙂
Cristina@Remodelando la Casa
I Love this project, so EASY and big impact! Now I know how to use those stencils I’ve been saving forever!
brepurposed
haha perfect! Thanks Cristina 🙂
Vanessa
What a great project and I love the quote. Its an easy project for sure. I love the dresser too. What a beautiful piece.
brepurposed
Thank you so much, Vanessa! It’s so easy!
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness
Ok, that was way too easy. Ha! I kept waiting for more thinking that really CAN’T be it! But yay, that’s so awesome! Adorbs, Bre!
brepurposed
haha I know right?! I love easy projects! Thanks Amanda 🙂
Creatively Homespun
This is such a cute idea! love it! Thanks for sharing at the Show and Tell Link Party! 🙂 Pinning!!
brepurposed
Thank you so much! And thanks for the pin 🙂
Stephanie @ Casa Watkins
Bre this is a great simple project. I love how you come up with these inexpensive projects that make a great impact. Thanks for sharing
brepurposed
Thank you so much Stephanie! It’s always nice when something so easy actually turns out well!
Stephanie @ Casa Watkins
Great idea Bre! Its a simple DIY project and it looks great.
brepurposed
Thanks Stephanie! Simple and easy is always good 🙂
Gilly @Colour Saturated Life
Love this! It is so freakin cute!
brepurposed
Thank you so much, Gilly!!
Audrey
Very cute and easy, Bre! I love your saying also. I know where you went to eat! Did you like it? I love their decor and the food was good too!
brepurposed
Thanks Audrey! And yes, The Cork! We’ve been a couple times and have loved it! Did you have their cheesecake?! It’s to die for!
Marie@The Interior Frugalista
How easy is that – love it! Perfect for staging props 🙂
brepurposed
Precisely my thoughts! Can’t wait to make a few to use in my staging 🙂
Rachel
I think this is so cool! I can see this in a kids room or my laundry room which needs some help, but I definitely don’t want to spend a ton decorating. This is perfect.
brepurposed
Thanks Rachel! It would be perfect in any room and is totally budget friendly 🙂
Kristi
LOVE this Bre! SO brilliant! And I cannot wait to see how your pink piece turns out!!! Have a fab week girl!
brepurposed
Thanks girl!! I’m so in love with my little pink makeover I can’t wait to share it!
Lindsay Eidahl
Love easy projects like this. I just wrote a post about not having to do a huge project to make it post worthy. The small, easy and quick projects are just as fun so I hope to be posting more of those!!!
brepurposed
So true! The little crafts are just as great!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts
So cool! I love that you used the actual stencil instead of painting the letters on with the stencils. I never would have thought to do that and I love it!
brepurposed
Thank you Amy! It made things so much easier to just glue those suckers on!