#8, Kitchen Artwork

8.       Make/Hang Kitchen Artwork

One more project crossed off the list!

This project took WAY longer than it should have...I was suffering from a serious case of design paralysis. I couldn’t decide what color the frame should be, I couldn’t decide on a quote, I couldn’t decide on the color of the paper, I didn’t know if the frame was big enough, etc. etc. Finally I (mentally) slapped myself across the face and made some decisions!
The first decision was a black frame. I forgot to take a before picture, but the frame was originally gold. I used gray spray primer and FolkArt Shiny Black to paint the frame and inner frame piece.  

The second decision was the quote. I found this print on Pinterest and fell in love. I would have bought this print, but it wasn’t quite what I had in mind.
Source: blimpcat on Etsy via Sam on Pinterest

I also loved this image from the Graphics Fairy.

Combine the 2 and you have this:
You don’t even want to know how much time I spent in Picasa making this…

The third decision was all about the details. I printed my new artwork on a piece of gray paper from my scrapbook stash. Then I used a piece of aqua paper to make a little heart. I used my handy dandy sewing machine to stitch it up and then bent up the sides.

Finally after a week of being a wishy-washy baby, my wall went from blank to this:

I love how it turned out!

Cost
Frame – Savers $3.99
White Mat – WalMart $1something
Krylon Spray Primer in Gray – on hand
FolkArt Paint – WalMart $1something
Gray Paper – on hand
Aqua Paper – Michael’s less than $1
Total ~$7.00


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59 comments

  1. Cassandra {Sleeping or Sewing}October 27, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    That is awesome!! Great job!

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    1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 12:21 PM

      Is there any way that you could email me a copy of this print? Ilove it!
      haney_chris@hotmail.com

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  2. Tammy @ Type AOctober 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    love it! i love to eat! lol and wear yoga pants...totally related. lol

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  3. nickys nookOctober 27, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    you did a good job looks so cute

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  4. Pamela BatesOctober 27, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    That turned out really cute sam. and i think a julia quote for the kitchen is perfecto!

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  5. ScarlettOctober 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I couldnt agree more with the quote - love it, what a great job. And hooray for another thing off the list :o) Scarlett x

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  6. Breezy BrieOctober 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    That turned out amazing! I love it! :) And I love eating too...

    Brie @ BreezyPinkDaisies

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  7. Breezy BrieOctober 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    P.S. Totally looks better than the quote you found on pinterest too!

    Brie @ BreezyPinkDaisies

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  8. JannyOctober 31, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    This is so perfect to hang in the kitchen! I guess I'm one of the best people around, because I LOVE to eat!

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  9. Jan@southernjunkin'October 31, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Too cute and I love the quote! You found the perfect place to hang it too! Great job!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    cute! love the fork.

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  11. Vicky @ Mess For LessNovember 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    What a great original piece of art. It was well worth all the time you spent on it. I am a new follower from Show Me What Ya Got. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  12. raeannasouthNovember 2, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I LOVE it!!! So creative! I pinned it, oh, & I definately love to eat!! lol

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  13. ChristinaNovember 2, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    I love this so much! I think the saying is great...and the presentation is too cute :) If you're still willing to share, I'd love a copy e-mailed to me! christinasadventures(at)gmail(dot)com

    I featured it on my blog today! :)

    http://christinasadventures.com/2011/11/features-44.html

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  14. OnegirlrunsNovember 2, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    hahaha! this is wonderful! love it. i'm in the process of brainstorming for my kitchen...something like this might be on my list!

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  15. JaeNovember 2, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Great choice! I printed out the quote in yellow directly from Pinterest as well and framed it as is. It's so true! :)

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  16. michelle@decorandthedogNovember 2, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Love this! And it's so true!

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  17. HouseMamaNovember 3, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    I would love to have a copy. Yours look so much better than the original. :)

    frat.housemom@yahoo.com

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  18. MarieNovember 3, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Love how it turned out! So glad you linked up with us at Show & Share!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  19. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I too would love a copy of your print! I think it's wonderful! You done good.
    dragongirl66 (at)hotmail.com

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    I love this and would love to have a copy! lilsues@yahoo.com

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    I would love a copy please! my email is aaldridge2006@yahoo.com

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I just found this today and think its adorable! I would love to have a copy! aly.archer@gmail.com THANK YOU!

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I would lOVE to have a copy of this print! I adore Julia Child! morgynluse@gmail.com. THANK YOU!!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    This is perfect!!!! Great job! I would love a copy please!!!
    kswcandles@hotmail.com

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  25. AnonymousMarch 2, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I LOOOOVE this! Can I please have a copy? Could it be printed in 5 x 7 as well???
    lstoia@cfl.rr.com

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  26. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I love this print! Could I please have a copy? patti_company@hotmail.com You did an excellent job! It's adorable! Thank you for sharing! :)

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  27. AnonymousMarch 25, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    I love for you to share this with me. My daughter new father-in-law WOULD LOVE this! ksfargo@hotmail.com. Thanks!

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  28. Hodgepodge PhotographyAugust 30, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    I love this! I fell in love with Julia Child's this summer and I would love to be able to put this in my kitchen. Thank you for sharing your talents!

    kh349@msstate.edu

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  29. Hodgepodge PhotographyAugust 30, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    I love this! I fell in love with Julia Child's this summer and I would love to be able to put this in my kitchen. Thank you for sharing your talents!

    kh349@msstate.edu

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    looking for something quirky for my plain white kitchen walls this would be great could i have a copy please
    thanks faye
    fayula1@hotmail.com

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    Love this print! Would you share it with me? Thank you!

    seterica7@hotmail.com

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  32. SarahSeptember 18, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    I love what you did with the print, and I also thinks it's better than the original one that you found on pinterest. Could I also have the print? Thank you! roehrich82@yahoo.com

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  33. Ang BSeptember 25, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    I'd love a copy of this print. It will be perfect in my kitchen!

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  34. KaylaOctober 30, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    I would really love if you could send this to me electronically, Kayla.M.H1015@gmail.com. Thanks so much!

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  35. LollieDecember 1, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    Love this! and would appreciate a copy to use myself~ krzooe@gmail.com Thanks :D

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  36. AnonymousDecember 14, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    I love this can you send me a copy mhwilde34@yahoo.com
    Thanks

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  37. DesiDecember 29, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    This is one of my favorite quotes! I would love a copy if you are still offering it. :)

    deseree.morris {at} gmail {dot} com

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Love this! Great job...
    Please share if still available.
    Lisa@polkadotpoundcake.com

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  39. Autumn@GoodEatsGirlJanuary 2, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    I love, love, love, love this print! If you are still willing to share, will you email me a copy?!
    Thank you!
    Autumn

    goodeatsgirl@gmail.com

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  40. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    I would love a copy of this too if you are still sharing. It's brilliant. Thank you sarthestar@hotmail.com

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    I love it! I am doing a recipes exchange and want to frame it for my decor:) Would you please send it to me so I can print it out? Thanks so much my e-mail is vsiakaluk@aol.com.

    Valene

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    You did an amazing job, love it! I also would like a copy & thanks so much for sharing, my email is mosterberg25@yahoo.com.

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  43. UnknownMarch 2, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I would love a copy of this. It is so cute and nice looking.
    sunshine.dana7@gmail.com Thanks a bunch

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  44. AnonymousMarch 19, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    I would love a copy of this print! Nice job!

    AllisonNJLyle@gmail.com

    Thank you!

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  45. aubrieApril 16, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I am SO in love with this print! I love this quote too and have been looking for the perfect print of it to put in my house, and I think this is the one! I would love a copy if you'd be willing to email it! aubrie.shaw@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  46. NicoleApril 16, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    I found the same quote but was looking for a different look- you read my mind!! I would so appreciate it if you emailed me a copy of the print- nicolepaschall@gmail.com

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  47. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I would love a copy of this! So cute! my email is britbell12@gmail.com
    Thanks!

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  48. SCarrollAugust 5, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    I love this print! Just came across it on pinterest. Would you mind sharing your work with me? Thanks!
    scarroll1976 at gmail dot com

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    1. UnknownAugust 27, 2013 at 9:44 PM

      Can you send me a copy of this... I love it ktgirard at gmail

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  49. Veronica HowittFebruary 9, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    If you still have it would you mind sharing the kitchen artwork print with me? I'm trying to decorate our new house on a budget :) veronica dot howitt at gmail dot com

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  50. UnknownMarch 21, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    I would love to hang this in my kitchen! Would you mind emailing it to me? allisondunlay@gmail.com

    Thanks so much!

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  51. AnonymousMay 22, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    I would love a copy of this, please!
    Thank you,
    Annette
    oltimetv@yahoo.com
    "I'm Annette" annettehoffman.wordpress.com

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  52. ChrissyJune 23, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Are you still emailing your print? I would love to have it! CLJohnson8@gmail.com

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  53. UnknownSeptember 3, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    love love love. thanks for taking the time to create this. i have been looking for a good quote to hang over my kitchen table for awhile now!!!!

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  54. usaTutor1January 7, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    This is adorable! I would love a coy if you are still sharing shops.audrey@gmail.com. Thanks!

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  55. AnonymousJuly 1, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    I just found this through Pinterest. I love how it turned out! If you're still willing to share I'd love to hang this in my dining room. jemurphy530@yahoo.com

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  56. PamAugust 10, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    I would love a copy!!!! " pitney1969@yahoo.com "

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  57. Sarahkate223April 25, 2019 at 3:09 PM

    I would like a copy as well! love this quote! sarahkate223@Gmail.com

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