We don’t host Thanksgiving dinner. We’re lucky to be guests. So, Thanksgiving decor is minimal at the DIY Show Off home but I did want to share how I turned a $4 print called “Nostalgic Autumn” by Eric Sloane into something I love hanging in our home this time of the year. Our thrift stores have huge framed outdated prints in “fair” condition on occasion. It’s not something I’d normally choose, but the the colors and autumn farm theme is perfect for our dining room. I decided that adding the words “Give Thanks” ensures that once a year, I will hang this print. And every time I look at the words “give thanks”, I take a moment to thank God for our many blessings.
What I did:
- Old framed print {thrift store}. Mine wasn’t in the best of shape. There were scratches on the print, etc. but we embrace imperfection around here, therefore it’s “perfect”. {You may want to check to see if your print has value before altering it.}
- Decide where lettering will be placed using a level or ruler.
- Apply a piece of FrogTape Delicate Surface. It works on freshly painted surfaces (24 hours) so it’s a good option for sticking lightly to an old art print. I did not rub the tape to adhere since I’m not painting. I’m using it as a guide/straight line.
- Write quote or words with chalk or use a stencil.
- Go over chalk words with a Sharpie/permanent marker. Be care of smudging with your hand, work from left to right {or I guess if you’re left handed, it might make sense to work from right to left…which ever way your hand won’t smudge the area you’re working on}.
- Carefully peel away FrogTape. Continue drawing letters that fall below the level line, wipe away chalk.
I love the every day reminder to “give Thanks”, especially this time of year. What do you think? Have you seen large art prints at the thrift store or yard sales that with a little DIY touch or accent would work for your seasonal decor?
This is a sponsored post brought to you by FrogTape. The opinions are completely my own based on my own experience.
What a great idea with a wonderful toot to boot!
Oh I love this idea. Thanks for the tutorial. Hugs, Marty P.S. Love your room too.
This is super cute!!
What a great idea, I’ve seen so many of these prints over the years for mere dollars and I always walk by thinking “who on Earth would buy that?” Thanks for opening my mind to the possibilities!
I love it! Fantastic idea to upcylce a tired print.
Very cute idea!
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What a GREAT idea!!! Omgsh! I’d never have thought to do that! I’ve seen very similar art work in our GW’s but it never dawned on me to add text to it! GENIUS, I tell ya!! 🙂
What a great idea! I have passed up lots of prints too and never thought of this! Looks great and such a minimal cost you can toss it after the holiday!
I like the idea. That’s very good idea use old paintings. I think not only occasional saying but you also write your favorite quote to reuse such old but classic things.