Today's post idea was a total experiment.
Somethings happen out of necessity and necessity only.
This is one of those things.
I had bought these HUGE frames at Ikea a while ago. A looong while ago actually, considering they were still empty as of a few days ago. I had hung them up above our couch in the family room with big plans of finding/taking some adorable photos of my kids to put in them.
And there they sat. You know how it goes.
I was fine with them until I started decking the halls like a banshee. Then suddenly the RIBBA RIBBA RIBBA going across there wasn't doing it for me any more (sorry about the crookedness of those frames... my boys play football there--the couch is the touchdown-- and, needless to say, those get rattled a lot. Maybe I don't even notice it anymore? That's sad).
Since I hadn't had a chance to take any photos of my kids I decided to try something. I created some subway art-ish images in Photoshop using Christmas song lyrics and had them printed 20x30 at Costco ($8.99 each! Can you believe how cheap enlargements are these days? Mind boggling).
I'm not in love with the middle one but they are sure better than RIBBA, right?
Those songs are in my head a lot now, as you can imagine.
If you'd like these images I created them in 8x10 and 5x7 sizes for you to download HERE.
I didn't think there would be a high demand for the 20x30 size. :)
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78 comments:
I just found your blog the other day and have to say I love what I've read so far. Thanks for sharing these. What a great idea! :o)
So cute! Thanks for sharing the printables with us!
So cute!
I am way excited about these! What a fab idea. And because I got overly excited to see what you did, I scrolled down before reading and thought you framed some awesome, wordy wrapping paper. I looooove that you made the subway art and enlarged it! This is totally my kind of project!
I LOVE these! They look awesome! Totally makes me wish I had a few of those 20x30 frames now!
Those are so fabulous! I loved seeing them in persn too, last night - you are so great - have I told you yet today? :)
Landee, Photoshop is not really my friend. I try and try and try... and fail. Can you offer up a tip?! If I create something in PS similar, what do I set the pixels, size, something (when you go to create the new thing) at so that it can print to a 20x30 at Costco. I always get that dreaded resolution warning. Any help would be much appreciated.
@Jaime- When you use photoshop,before you put any images in it, click on IMAGE and scroll down to canvas size. Change the sides from pixels to inches and set it to any size you want. If you are bringing the image on a flash drive, you can go ahead and make it 20x30, then just zoom out so you can see. If you are printing, I'd suggest 7x10, then save as a high quality image, costco can worry about enlarging it.
Please take me on as your apprentice Master Landee!I want to learn the ways of interiorly decorating my dojo!
Wow - those looking amazing!!
@Mommy Malsack - thank you so much! And Landee, thanks for your email!! I think I am about to have too much fun!! ;)
I seriously love visiting "Landee Land" !!
I Love IKEA and I Love these! (And the middle one was actually the first one to catch my eye!! :)
Merry Christmas!
You're so fabulous Landee. I love these!
Oh, I love them! And they look so awesome in the giant frames! Four thumbs up!
Ooh, I love them BIG!!!
OMG Love them big!! 16x20 would be fabulous!! Thanks so much!!
L-O-V-E! LOVE these! Now my wheels are spinning for a non-Christmas version. Thanks for the inspiration!
WOw these are so cute. I love them all. How fun. THanks for sharing. I would love it if you could link this up to our linky party going on right now. http://junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/12/link-it-up-wednesday-6.html
I LOVE these! How festive!!
What a great idea! I love how festive they are! Thanks for sharing!
LOVE these, I truly do. Any chance of posting the large 20 x 30 size for download. Love your blog. Will visit often now that my sister sent me your link. Would REALLY appreciate the larger download.
These are so cute! You are so talented - thanks for sharing!
I am so in love with this right now! So awesome! I'd love for you to link it up to my Feature Friday Linky Party
http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/search/label/feature%20friday
I love this idea and have three of those frames! Would you consider posting a link to the 20x30?
Would love to see larger file size too:)
How! That is really great and sooo creative!
Dude!!! Love, love, love! Seriously. Did I say love? They look fab!
This is way too much fun, just love it! Going big is great! Fabulous! Thanks, Julie
You guys are all so nice!! And, your wish is my command.... :) I edited my post to include a link to download the larger sizes. 16x20 ad 20x30. Thanks for all the nice comments!
What a wonderful statement these make...love them.
Blessings,
Linda
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! So awesome!! I want to make these asap :) Love your blog!
They look great!
www.katiescreative.blogspot.com
I love these! Thank you so much for including the link to print them!
HUGE Thank you for posting the larger sizes! Merry Christmas to you!
What size Ribba frames from Ikea did you use? The ones for $15 or the ones for $25?
You are so talented and creative! There are amazing and make such a bold statement. I have stumbled this post. I am a new GFC and Twitter follower visiting from Flamingo Toes. Vicky from Mess For Less
What feature in PhotoShop did you use to make these awesome posters? I'm a PhotoShop newbie and would love to be able to make similar posters with different lyrics!
Thank You!
These looks so great, thank you!!
Thank you for updating with the 20x30. Sending mine to Costco now!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Thanks for sharing your hard work!
These are fantastic!!! I think I'll download and save for next year! Thank you for sharing :)
I LOVE these! I love big art.
These are FANTASTIC! You did a great job on the subway art, and I love the big size! I'd be thrilled if you'd link up to {Not So} Tough Tuesday's on One Tough Mother!
http://onetoughmom.blogspot.com/
BRILLIANT!!!! Thanks for sharing the downloads too! This is perfect for all the extra frames I have around the house! <3
xxoo
I love these. I agree that the middle one stands out differently than the other two. Not a bad thing, just different. Maybe it's the white on white that bothers your eye?
Another project that makes me wish I had Photoshop. And I'm laughing too because I have a few frames myself that are sitting around waiting for pictures of my boys.
Landee, Solution to your "crooked" picture problem---"Quake Hold". Found at hardware stores usually near the picture hanging stuff but you may have to ask. It's a putty like substance that really works. I put a small little ball of it on the bottom corners of all my artwork and it stays in place. Example--I used to have a small shelf in the living room with an heirloom china plate on it. Shelf fell down--plate was still stuck to the wall. Awesome.
These are awesome!!! Thank you for sharing! They're getting pinned for next year!
Merry Christmas!
Sending people your way! These are so cute, Landee. I was able to take your PS tutorial and create some similar! Thanks for always being so inspiring! So fun!
These are so lovely! thanks very much :)
Merry Christmas xx
These are AWESOME!!! I think they look great on your wall, even the middle one. LOL
Greetings from the Amish community of Lebanon Pennsylvania. I'm just stopping at Radom blogs and checking them out, and wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and New years. Richard from Amish Stories.
I love these. I tried to download, but it says the user needs to add bandwith.
I love it! I got the same error saying you need to add more bandwith. Can you email the 3 to me? I prefer 8 x 10.
ashley.waldram@gmail.com
Thanks~!
HI! I had trouble with an error message. Can you email the 3 large ones to eliciakatrina@gmail? Thanks :)
I just love these, will try to download them tomorrow when on my big pc...thanks for sharing..
Yes, something is going on with the download. Sorry!! If you get the error message, go ahead and send me an email (or leave a comment here with your email addy) saying which ones you want and what size and I'd be happy to email them to you!
I actually like the middle one the best :) funny how tastes differ
I would LOVE the 3 large ones : ) Just how you have them shown. Thank you!!
812.new@gmail.com I THINK THEY ARE GREAT!
Happy Holidays from Sacramento, CA
Trying to download these as well and getting the error. Can you email me the three in 8x10 as well as 16x20? Love love love them! shannabauman@hotmail.com. Thanks so much!!
Not able to download :( Would you be so kind to email me O Holy Night (big sizes) @ js6marshall@cox.net....love this idea!!! Thank you & Merriest Christmas to you and yours
Thank you so much for these. Can you please email all 3 in the 8 x 10 and 16 x 20 sizes? crystalmartin@suddenlink.net Merry Christmas!
These are PERFECT! Will you please email me the 8x10 versions of all 3. Thank you thank you thank you. Beautiful!
Jennifer
bystreams@gmail.com
I love these!! but, I can't download them. :( Can you email them to me? 8 x 10 is fine
ms.michelle22 (at) gmail.com
Thanks!!
Michelle
Hey, I'm having trouble too :(
I'd love the 20x30
My email is: murphette75@yahoo.com
Fantastic idea!!!
I love them too, but won't download...could you send all three versions in 8x10 and 20x 30...or if you fix the problem I will check back, thanks! tiffanne2@hotmail.com
I would love the 20x30 as well and was unable to download. Anyway you could send them to me as well. a-nance@hotmail.com
These are incredible! Great idea!
Love these thank you so much for sharing. What size are the frames you purchased from IKEA? Im going to go get some today!!
These are darling!! I love how colorful they are! Thanks for linking up to Think Pink Sundays - I featured you today! http://www.flamingotoes.com/2011/12/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-32/
Wow! Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing it.
Too cute! Could you email me the Joy to the World in the 16 x 20? Thanks so much! amy.wheeler4@gmail.com :)
just found your blog today and I love your christmas subway art....I can not wait to print it tomorrow and put it in my kitchen...thank you
Sue
Fruity Lemonade
thanks! a little late finding yo but will save for next year - i also have these huge frames - great idea!
Love your blog! I'm adding a link to your blog from my blog, Home is Where my Heart is, under the heading "blogs I love to read!" - Cath http://cathhasablog.blogspot.com/
Love these...any chance you have some that are winter themed now that christmas is over? :)
These are fantastic! I'm thinking a gift for my sister - she LOVES Christmas and she's hard to find good gifts for!
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