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and my upcycle project was …

The turquoise statement pendant! Voting ended last night and we came in third place! A big thank you to those of you who voted!! Did anyone guess that this was our project??

I’ll be sharing the tutorial through East Coast Creative on Saturday (the top three share over there every week) I won’t be able to post here until the contest is over, due to sponsor arrangements.

So today I thought I would share about the DIY art for the gallery wall! This was one of the first things that I pinned on Pinterest. I fell love with the simplicity! And I finally got around to doing it last week!

I picked up a large framed canvas from Goodwill for $7, spray painted it white.

Picked up some vinyl letters for about $3 (next to to the poster board in wal-mart). Painted my primed canvas, with SW overjoy, SW ardent coral, and BM bali.

Rough cut the letters out and loosely placed them. Measured and held a ruler in place so that the letters were semi straight. Removed the sticky backing and placed. Super easy!

I then sprayed with white spray paint. Since the vinyl isn’t super sticky, I sprayed light coats from directly above to avoid it going under the letters.

Once dry, I removed the letters, and that’s it! It was so easy!

Total cost, about $10! ($7 frame, $3 letters)
Total time about 2-3 hrs (including drying time)

I’ll be busy today working on next week’s project, theme … Knockoff! Wish me luck!

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  1. Sam @ The Junk House says

    March 13, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    I knew it! I thought that was yours. It was my favorite project!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 13, 2013 at 3:40 pm

      Thanks so much Sam! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Bobi says

    March 13, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    I guessed it and voted for you! Your project was by far the most creative, good work!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 13, 2013 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks Bobi! 🙂 Love it in our office!

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    March 13, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I knew I had it right!! And it was my favorite to boot. Congrats on making it to the next round!!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 13, 2013 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth! I'm busy working on next week's project, love it so far! 🙂

      Reply
  4. thefinestkind says

    March 13, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    I figured as much! Classically You! Love that canvas painting too. 🙂

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 13, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Thanks so much! I think that it's definitely "me" so glad that you were able to pick it out 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lidi says

    March 13, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    First time comment here but just had to say I voted for this one and two others because they were my faves and because I thought they might be yours! Congrats! On to the next round!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 13, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      Thanks so much for voting Lidi! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Julia Konya says

    March 13, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    I totally knew it and voted for you!
    That is an amazing project!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 15, 2013 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks so much for voting Julia! I'm busy getting next week's project done 🙂

      Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    March 13, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Beautiful job on the light fixture. I guessed and voted for yours. Can't wait to see what you do next!

    -Mara

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 15, 2013 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks so much Mara! I'm looking forward to the next project (I love it so far!)

      Reply
  8. Kristina says

    March 13, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    Your canvas turned out so pretty!!

    Kristina

    Kristina does the Internets

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 15, 2013 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks Kristina! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jennifer Bridgman says

    March 13, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    Yes, knew it too 🙂 Loved the light! Congrats on being in the top three, you totally deserve to be there. And I love this tutorial too! I'm putting together a small gallery wall in my daughter's bedroom and this is the perfect last piece to complete it. Great idea. Now to find just the right quote…

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 15, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! I love the simplicity of this project (most of mine are pretty involved!)

      Reply
  10. Angie says

    March 14, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Another beautiful project, Sarah! Love the pendant and the art-work diy – Great!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 15, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks Angie! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Stacy E. says

    March 15, 2013 at 4:38 am

    Love this print, and you did a fantastic job on the light fixture.

    Stacy

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 15, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks so much Stacy!! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lucy Auburn says

    March 16, 2013 at 3:23 am

    I love your style! Very creative reuse of materials for making the light fixture. Looking forward to your next project!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 16, 2013 at 3:55 am

      Thanks so much Lucy!

      Reply
  13. Casey says

    April 3, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    I can't wait to do this project. Such a cute and crafty idea. Just gotta figure out what quote to use…

    Reply

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