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Super Sized Valentine Subway Art!!

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love closeup

by the dresser

Here’s what I’ve been working on for the past week or so.

I’m so excited to show it to you!

 pick a board

It started off as a board that’s been sitting in my garage.
I used a smaller board in the Fall for my Halloween Subway Art,
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but decided to go even bigger for Valentine’s Day.

Then last week I went out to lunch with one of my BFF’s Shelley from House of Smiths. We had such a great time. Eating, then shopping. We even ran into another blogging friend – Kirsten!

6th Street Design School

We found a beautiful rug for her living room and I told Shelley about my subway art project. She invited me to come over and design it in her super fabulous vinyl program and helped me print it out! Shelley designed this awesome background and I did the lettering. It was a fun collaboration.

And then at the end of the night we rocked out in her car to this song.

So much fun!!!

{me with her rug}
The next day I painted the board gray and then applied the background vinyl.
 paint the board
I also had some left over molding in my garage, so I cut it to size and glued it onto the board.
add some molding
molding
stencil
apply vinyl top
 Then I painted over the vinyl with a metallic paint.
paint the stencil
 Once that was dry, I peeled off the design and was left with this gorgeous pattern!! Love it!!
before the vinyl
I had to bring it over to Shelley’s so she could see it before I put the vinyl on! And we hung it up over at her house – we were so excited to see it all done!!!
the background
stain
 paint the small board
  Then I applied the vinyl. And painted the middle board with the “love” on it. I love how it stands out!! I applied the “love” board with 3M removeable adhesive strips.
2m backing
apply vinyl
on the wall at shelleys
from the top
I love it so much that I think I’m going to make another that I can keep out all year. 
by the fireplace
You can make one for yourself using your Silhouette, or if you want to save some time and frustration, Shelley is going to be selling the vinyl for this project in her Wonderfully Wordy shop.  And all you would need to do is paint your board and put the vinyl on.
closeup in the bedroom
in the hall
close up
love closeup

{Happy Valentine’s Day}

xoxo

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Comments

  1. Kayla Phipps says

    Super cute! I was wondering if you could share the name of the love font? I’ve been looking for a font like this for a pillow on my front porch. Thanks!

  2. Stephanie S. says

    Holy Mackrel-This is fab and wish I had the long vinyl. Now to head over to her shop and see what she has cooking. Thanks for sharing and love it.

  3. Melanie says

    I, too, have been searching everywhere for the name of the LOVE font. Everything I’ve got is so intricate, I’m afraid to use it with vinyl…

  4. nicole. says

    i LOVE this. do you happen to have a tutorial on making a stencil this large? i cannot for the life of me figure out how to get silhouette to cut anything but the mat size.

    i know. lame

  5. Jennifer T. says

    Oh my gosh Jen, this is fabulous! I just got a Cameo for Christmas and I am so excited to do my first vinyl project {planning on doing an MLK subway art} and after that this Valentine’s one would be perfect! Thanks for sharing so many great ideas!

    • Patti says

      That is fabulous! So want to try to make one! Would you mind telling me what font you used for the LOVE?

  8. Leasa says

    WOW!! That is so amazing. I love the impact it has. It wouldbe super cute to have something like that up all the time.

  10. AllieMakes! says

    Oh. My. Word. That is SUPER FABULOUS!!! It is beautiful!
    You should come link this up to my weekly Thursday through Sunday Making It With Allie Link Party! I think it would make a Fabulous addition!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

  13. Tauni says

    Your new piece turned out lovely Jen! I am just loving the stencil in the background…You definitely need to make another one that you can leave out all year – too cute!

  17. Hani@Craftionary says

    WOW! Jen.. this is fantastic.. amazing.. awesome.. outrageous and beyond words wonderful…
    Love It!
    Hani

  18. Ashley @ Little Miss Momma says

    This is BREATHTAKING! Oh my! I want one! You could sell this for hundreds of dollars!

    You are a crafting goddess!

  22. I'm Not a Trophy Wife says

    Love this! I've been following you since October, but found this post through House of Smiths. I need to stop surfing the blogs and get going on some projects. My new drill is still sitting on my counter. It scares me. laura

  25. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    I love it, Jen!!!! It's so cute!!! I really love the added touch of the molding and the LOVE board. It's so fun that you and Shelley got to work on it together. 🙂

  27. Vivienne says

    Holy Cats!!! It is ADORABLE! Truly swoon-worthy. (Like any good Valentine should be…right?)
    🙂

  29. Lisa from Craftified! says

    This is gorgeous! I love it, and the stencil background is awesome! I have yet to make subway art but I love it all!

  33. Good Time Charlie says

    That is adorable!!!!!! Made my day even happier. Thank you as always for sharing. -K

  35. LUCKY 7 DESIGN says

    Such an awesome project…I love that its made from a simple wood board. Great detail with the stenciling. Great piece…I think I want one for every holiday. Such great impact piece! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

  37. Bellenza Wedding Bistro says

    The comments above have said it all…this project is truly phenomenal! The interplay of fonts, the muted colors, the texture all came together perfectly. Am picturing this as a fantastic wedding or bridal shower signage, too!

  38. kami @ nobiggie.net says

    I absolutely LOVE IT, Jen! You have just elevated the whole subway art to a new level.

    So fun!

  42. House of Smiths says

    I STILL love it, so much! 🙂
    Thanks for letting me work on it with you!
    You're one crafty lady, and I just love me some more home decor…

    "WHEN OUR POWERS COMBINE…"

    haha!
    ~Shell

  43. Brandi says

    It's darling! I've been looking for the name of your "LOVE" font and can't find it….will you share? Please?

    thanks

  45. Michelle (www.thereallifemom.blogspot.com) says

    It turned out amazing! I was wondering what you were going to do with that huge board! Great job!

  48. Shelly says

    I LOVE this! I can't wait to see what you come up with to have hung all year long. Please share soon!!! I know I will want to make one!

  50. Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says

    Jen!! You are the queen of fantastic holiday decor!! I love this subway art – the background and molding are great – the whole thing is so cute!!

  51. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says

    OH I love this!!! How lucky are you to have Shelley right there!!! The colors you used work so perfect together!!!

  55. lauren@warmandfuzzy says

    wow…i am in awe of your craftiness and use of space, I always think I have no space left to hang things, you found the perfect spot for that.LOVE IT!

  56. IPOHC says

    This is ahhhhmazing!! I love the stenciled background and the molding! Awesome touches!

    Jeana
    inplaceofhercrown.blogspot.com

  60. Melissa says

    This is absolutely beautiful Jen!! I love the background it gives it such a classy look!
    Melissa

  61. stamphappy2001 says

    Totally can see why you were excited about this project and want to make another one. It is amazing. I need to go create. 🙂

  64. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says

    LOVE this, Jen! I couldn't figure out for the life of me what you were going to make with that long board. I should have know! I love that you are making your subway art 3-D. It makes it so interesting!

  66. JC's Loft says

    LOVE that patterned stencil you used! This was such a fun and creative idea : )

    Looks like you girls had fun shopping
    !

    Paula

  67. Elz says

    Gorgeous! I love the molding and the pink LOVE, they really make the board stand out. Of course, it woudl take me a year to finsih a project like this, you whip it up in a few days?! AUGH, no fair! 🙂

  70. April says

    No doubt about it…this ranks as one of my all-time favorites! Of course, how many times have I said that? Everything you create is a favorite of mine!

  71. Nike@ChooseToThrive says

    *Swoon* This is amazing and I LOVE the background! Can't wait to see one to for next season!

  72. ~R a c h e l~ says

    I L O V E this! I H A V E to make this! I really need to get a Silhouette!! How amazing!! Fun! Thanks for all of the amazing ideas!!

  73. Becky says

    eeeekkkkk I LOVE it!!!!!! It looks super cute in Shelley's house too!!! I think she needs to make one for the wall where it was hanging.

  74. Tausha says

    super super cute!! Love it!I think that you should make one that you keep out all year. What a fun gift idea as well. Looks like Shelley needs to make one as well. It fit perfectly on her wall!! Great collaboration!!

  76. Kari @ Ucreate says

    This seriously looks like it would be a blast to make!! Love the modling on the top and bottom!!

  80. Maggie says

    I LOVE that she is selling the vinyl for this project in her etsy shop! Now anyone can do this!!!
    Great job!!!

  83. ellie g says

    Dear Jen's new board project,

    I love your gray background, moulding and metallic painted pattern. Most people stop and look at your outside, the pretty words. But I see your inside your "core". And that's what I love about you. It's clearly a deeper love.

    And so dear Valentine board, if you find that people aren't truly understanding the real you. You can come to my house. Where we will love you. And stare at you. And softly whisper compliments to you.

    If you need me….you know where I am….

    With love,
    Lara

  85. AndreaLeigh says

    I was wondering what your plans were for this board! It turned out so cute. I love the pop of color from the pink. Great job!

  87. Ali Rockwell says

    This is so cute! How in the world do you make such a long sheet of vinyl/stenciling like that??? It seems crazy to me 🙂

  90. Leanne says

    That turned out beautiful. I love the molding on top. It's the perfect touch. The stenciled background really makes the piece. You always have such beautiful ideas.

  91. Tonya says

    Jen-
    This is sooo stinkin' cute!!! I love it! Love the molding, love the stencil, love the vinyl! GORGEOUS!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

  92. Lindsay says

    wow – this is amazing! really goes well in that room you have it in too! I LOVE the love board that is 3D – really brilliant.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Lindsay

  93. Infarrantly Creative says

    Can I tell you how insanely jealous I am that you guys get to craft together? Seems almost unfair to me when I am thousands of miles away. I think you one upped yourself with this one. The moulding and dimension is just perfect!

  95. Nicole says

    It's so cool, Jen. I love it, as I do so many of the vinyl projects. The same as every other crafter, I have been wanting a Silhouette, BUT… having never seen one in person, I've been wondering about the waste. If you decided to do one {little} design, do you end up wasting a whole piece of vinyl? I can just picture myself being so skimpy with the materials that I would end up not using it as much as my OCD, design mind would want. Do you ever run into that problem?

  98. Carrie @ Dittle Dattle says

    Love how it turned out! Yes, do one that you can leave out year round because this is fabulous 😀

  101. Amber @ The Mom Road says

    That is a great idea! I loved how it turned out. I may be making one of those soon 🙂

  103. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    Just plain beautiful, Jen! I was wondering what you'd come up with for that board. You and Shelley did a great job. I love the gorgeous pattern and the mix of fonts. The molding is the perfect touch. Great job!!

  104. Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants says

    Jen you sure showed that plain piece of board who is boss! This is A MAZE ING! Can you imagine what the would sell for? I think the molding, stencil and Love board bring it up about 10 notches! Fantastic idea, I just love it, can you tell???? Hmmm Silouhette machine get your engines running I see a project in your future!

  106. Admitted Fabricaholic says

    Very clever and cute! Love the hand painted middle LOVE embellishment. Adds a touch of whimsy 🙂

  109. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures/Treasured Moments says

    I love big board signs. Using it vertically is a really cool idea. Looks so professional.

  110. Kristi Hoskins Gifts says

    This is so awesome! Thank you for sharing this because I have tons of random boards in my garage that I now I ideas for. Love it 🙂

  111. Blessed Mommy of 2 says

    Oh my gosh! THat is 2 stinkin' cute! Love everything about it…the stencil, the colors, all of it! =)

  117. Marie says

    Jen, out of all the things you have made, that is the one I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the mostest of all!! You are sooooo clever!! xxoo

  118. Clare G says

    WOW,that board turned out awesome!!!!
    I've been dying to find out what you were doing with it. The molding at the top really caught me, but I love the stenciling you did also.

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