Q: I came across this wonderful quote and I'm trying to find a way to incorporate it into my son's room:
you're braver than you believe. stronger than you seem. and smarter than you think.
~ christopher robin in pooh's grand adventure
I am fairly crafty, but don't have a ton of time, so I am hoping for something on the easier side...
Any ideas aside from printing the quote in a cool font and framing it?
His room is a sail boat/nautical theme, but that will likely change when we move him to his "big boy room" next year, so I'm not really tied to any kind of particular theme.
Sent by: Annelise
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I really love the idea you have of just printing in a strong font and framing. It is such a beautiful quote, it really doesn't need more than that! I like the idea of making the words "braver, stronger, smarter" in a different color than the rest of the quote. Just a thought! Very sweet quote!
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How about stenciling it on the wall? (I like mrslaurenleigh's idea of making "braver, stronger, smarter" in a different color).
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Why not get someone to print it out on vinyl lettering? It's easy to apply, and when you want a change, you just peel it off with no damage to the wall.
I love the quote by the way. I may do this for my son's room.
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what a great quote! i second karajoys idea of getting vinyl decals, blik does custom quotes, or i'm sure you could commision a decal seller on etsy to do it.
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oh, you could check michaels too, they have a little section of wall decals and i thought i saw letters.
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You could embroider it on a piece of cloth and hang it in the hoop itself. I have seen stuff like that all over lately and I don't think it would take too long! I am thinking of something like this:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/art/the-smiths-in-stitches-097228
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I loved the Sugarboo “Before You Were Conceived” Frame but I wasn't willing to pay the $265.00 price tag and they didn't have the colors I wanted anyway. Searched on Etsy and found Jennifer at Hope Studio's. She made a beautiful CUSTOME made 20x20 white distressed Hand Painted Memory Picture Frame with the following quote on it, "Before you were conceived I wanted you. Before you were born I loved you. Before you were here an hour I would die for you. This is the miracle of love.”
- Maureen Hawkins
Check her out on Etsy and her blog: http://hopestudios.blogspot.com/
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I stenciled a quote on my kitchen wall not long ago. It was cheaper than ordering vinyl lettering, and only took an evening to do. Here's how I did it: http://www.mybitofearth.net/2009/08/writing-on-the-wall.html
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Here's a picture: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qJT5x1eCYwE/SD7WnqzUKhI/AAAAAAAAAPg/nCWT-uSfpbk/s1600-h/DSCN0777.JPG
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wonderful quote!!! for your son room.
view axel's profile
i saw something similar in a Signals catalogue - letters painted on a wood plaque and hung.
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Hey there! I made a vinyl decal with the same quote for my daughter's playroom. If you specify colors & sizing, I'd be happy to make one for you as well. Email me @ info@lesoirees.com.
Here's a photo--> http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6535788&l=7726fcf5cc&id=853435404
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If this is breaking the comment rules i apologize in advance, this is my first comment.
I create custom quotes cut out of paper and illustrated appropriately for the quote. You can see some of my designs here -
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7129164§ion_id=6177341
I think this is a simple and cheap whimsical way to illustrate something typography based.
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