Wednesday, March 4, 2009

My Project

So,this is what I've been working on:

I got the idea from Abby's blog A Feathered Nest (she has so many great ideas). I ordered the vinyl Tiffany at A Word to the Wise (lots of beautiful projects - but I had a hard time contacting her through her website -I have her email if you're interested). I took the pictures and printed them on my HP photo printer. I got the frames (with mats) at Costco - they were marked as 11 x 14 but the outer edge measures at 14 x 17. The pictures are 8 x 10. I am so, so happy with how it turned out. YAY!!!


Thanks for all your input on the pictures...I already knew that #1 was my favorite - but I wanted to see what you all thought. One nice thing is that because I printed them myself I can change them out as better pictures come along. For now though, I love them!

26 comments:

twinzmama said...

I love it! It gives me some great ideas of things that I can do in my house!

Collin & Elizabeth said...

I L O V E it Mandy! You did awesome! I might have to steal that idea...hope thats okay? HOw are you? miss you...muah

Corey Ward said...

That turned out so awesome! I've been trying to come up with a cute display for my kiddos. I may have to copy your idea. Looks great!

At Home! said...

That is the cutest, nicest, wall of all time! I love it so much...plus it is from 3rd Nephi 17which is one of my very favorite chapters of all time.

Thank you! Brenda

DJ said...

that is by far my favorite kids wall and quote. Someday I might have to use this. Maybe when one little one becomes little oneS. I seriously LOVE that wall!!! It helps that you have such cute kids in the first place!
Great project. Thanks for sharing!

Kristi M. said...

I've been wanting to make a wall like this with my kids. The problem is that I have kid, only one and the effect is just not the same. Love it!!

Amber H. said...

Mandy, I knew you would come up with something great, and I just have to say how much I love it! I've had pictures of my girls up on my wall in a very similar way and I knew I wanted to do vinyl around it somehow, but I could never find the right thing. This is PERFECT! Thanks so much for sharing, it looks great! I bet you are so excited about it :o)

mom2ky said...

YOU DID GREAT! I LOVE IT!! :) It also helps that you have such adorable kids!! :)

Stacey said...

You're totally awesome, thought I'd remind you, just in case you forgot.

BEAUTIFUL!!! I just might have to put that on my wall too! lol Perfect GBH quote, much better than the usual vinyl quotes you find out there.

Ah, I'm just so amazed!

~Stacey

Todd and Amyjoy said...

That is just so wonderful. It makes me want to cry! You did such a great job!

Amyjoy

Elizabeth Peterson said...

Love it! Someday I will have to post what I have done with my kids on my wall. Similar but different!

Emily said...

I've seen this before, but I love your execution of it. It is beautiful, and what a powerful message. How do you think this will make your children feel as they grow older? Pretty well loved, I think.

The Blaisdell Family said...

BEAUTIFUL!! I love it so much, I'm going to copy (if that's ok) I promise to give you full credit when anyone asks!!

Christal said...

Mandy Hey this is Christal {Holli's sister.} I just have to say I love, love this wall it looks awesome! Love the quote I'm a big quote fan too! YOur kids are so beautiful! I have a wall similar to it but I love your quote!! Just wanted to say hi!!

Linda Austin Hart said...

This is a great idea. I enjoyed stopping by, and will be back!

Kandi said...

Your children are so beautiful!! I love your wall display!

Teresa said...

Absolutely incredible Mandy!
I love it!
The pictures are precious and I love the saying. Way to go!
Virginia, I might have to claim Mandys family as partly mine too.
Teresa

Jayna said...

What a cool idea...I don't think I will be able to fill up my wall as quickly as you and Tony did though. You two have such a beautiful family, I am so happy for you both. '
p.s. I thought about you guys on V-Day, such a great anniversary day.

simplycreating said...

I love, love, love it, and really want to copy this. Great job on the pictures they look fantastic.

Camille said...

That's beautiful Mandy! I love it.

FilledToTheBrim - Kate said...

Oh my, Oh my! I love it! I want that on my wall...can you just stop by and help me do this?? haha. It looks beautiful!

Jeremy and Taren said...

This is awesome. You are so creative. Love your family. They are adorable.

Bruce said...

I love looking at your blog. You have the cutest family and you have a gift for decorating! I HAD to comment on how much I love this idea. Love, Love, Love it!

The Blaisdell Family said...

Mandy,

I was thinking all last week, "call Mandy and get together while the kids are on spring break" and here it is Wednesday already and I haven't done it yet!! PLEASE lets pick a date to get together. I want to catch up with you so bad! Josh starts school again on Monday, but has next friday off...what's your school schedule like??

Malorie said...

hey thanks for the comment. i have u on my blog list and i check ur page ...i just realized after two of my sister in laws told me they couldnt see my blog i hadnt invited a few people that i swore i had already when i made my blog private. anyway good to hear from you! :)

Sally said...

This is awesome. Beautiful and inspiring. Way to go!!