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PB Inspired Love Wall Plaque for Valentines

Valentine's wall art - DIY


I'm working on installing ceiling beams in the master bedroom, that project is still going on but meanwhile, I managed to work on something else with these remaining pieces of wood from the beams.
wooden boards for wall art


The Pottery Barn catalog arrived and while browsing through it I saw this Love Plaque that I thought I could replicate with the spare pieces of wood I had. Ha, perfect project for Valentine's day.

The first thing to do ---> the letters.  I attached two pieces of graph paper with tape and began drawing the letters, trying to copy-cat them the best I could.  They are 12.5" x 9".

tracing letters on paper to cut out on wood


The letters were then transferred to a piece of plywood, another remnant from the beams.



Then, it was time to cut them out using a jig saw.  It took me about an hour to do that, a good time to think about what needed to get done the next day. 

Yeah. I was thinking about the laundry I needed to do, what I was going to pack my son for lunch at school, and my grocery list ... Let's say, that's how I plan my days! :)

using jig saw to cut out letters on plywood


Well, after all that thinking, the letters were out,  they're not perfect, the lines weren't that straight, and maybe I should have paid more attention to the cuttings. ;)


I took a big chunk out of the O!  But nothing wood filler and a good sanding couldn't repair.



Since the boards were already primed material, sanding their edges was my next step to give them that worn-out look.  All the boards were nailed to two extra pieces on the back.
wall art for Valentines


This is how it looked so far.

wall art for valentines day

Since I wanted to use the plaque for Valentine's day, a letter O was cut out from red polka-dot fabric and was attached with liquid starch (I think that's the old way to attach fabric to a surface :)  the new way to go would be with Mod Podge), you can use any.



Wax was rubbed on the boards and letters to age them a bit more.  The letters were attached with double-sided sticky tape that way I can use the board with something else or I can display the letters by themselves later on.

The PB Love Plaque costs $199,  mine was kind of free since they were left-over pieces.

love wall art with red polka dot letter o

Next time I'll show you how it looks adorning my fireplace.

Valentine's day mantel with love art

Check it out on the Valentine Mantel HERE





65 comments :

  1. You have the patience of a saint to cut those letters out! Totally awesome outcome. I like yours better with the hit of red fabric.

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  2. Cristina you are seriously amazing!!! This is just beautiful. There is obviously no end to your talents. :)

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  3. Well done Cristina! It looks even better than the original. I'm impressed that you were able to make those letters look so nice...the cutting looks like something I would do! Glad to see they don't have to be perfect to end up looking great. Can't wait to see it on your mantel. Have a great week!

    Debbie

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  4. What an awesome sign. Can hardly wait to see it in its final home. Good job Cristina!!!!

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  5. Awesome project, Cristina! So pretty! You did an amazing job!

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  6. Sweet project, Cristina, I think that the red polka-dots add a dazzling note and make it much more appealing :)

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  7. This is great! Love it! would love if you came by and shared http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/01/share-it-one-more-time-linky-party-and.html

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  8. Looks great Cristina! I actually like your version better with the added color to the "O". Very pretty.

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  9. I love how that red fabric makes the whole thing pop. Looks really great. :)

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  10. LOVE this! I can't believe how identical it looks, and the little pop of read makes it so much more fun.
    PS I'm totally jealous you have your own saw, I need to get some power tools :)

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  11. I love it! The polka dots really step it up. Pottery Barn should be paying you!

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  12. Cristina- I love that- You did a marvelous job. I really like that only the O is painted. xo Diana

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  13. that looks awesome, your energy and patience just amazes me though...an hour of cutting those letters!! geezz!! i like how it looks!love it!

    huggies***
    rea

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  14. So amazing! I can't believe how much it looks like the original, for free! It's such a nice festive touch :)

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  15. Cristina yo esto si que te lo voy a copiar. Eso si..... no se con que maquina cortas para darle la curva???. me encanto simple y elegante
    cariños

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  16. OMG! It even looks better than the original! Great job Cristina!

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  17. Oh my goodness - that is adorable! GREAT job!!!

    thank you for sharing,
    gena

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  18. This is amazing! I love it. I'm a new follower ;)

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  19. Oh cute, cute, cute. I love it and so genius. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, marty

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  20. You are so talented! Sharing your "LOVE" today on my FB page. Thanks for linking to "Cowgirl Up"!
    :) Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girls

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  21. Love, love, love this! Would be so cute in a little girl's room! Can't wait to try, definitely "pinning" for future reference!

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  22. Oh my gosh that's adorable!!!! I absolutely love this! And I love the polka dot "O"! It really makes the whole piece!!!!!

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  23. This is so gorgeous. Love your style. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas. I am visiting you from Tuesday Treasures. Thanks Anu!

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  24. HI, Cristina

    I love this sign of your. It's beautiful and I am so impress with your power tool skills. You rock!

    Hugs,
    Vanessa

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  25. Christina - this is so amazing! Once again, I'm in awe of your power tool skills!

    :) Linda

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  26. It looks great, especially the red polka dot O. Thanks for sharing the idea.

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  27. I wish I used power tools like you do. Of course I would have a hard time just figuring out how to do the letters. I like yours better with the added red and polka dot letter. So cute!

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  28. Oh, oh, oh! I LOVE this, and need to make it! Thanks so much for sharing! It's been pinned. Have a great day!

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  29. Hi! Brooke again. Just wanted to let you know I'm your newest follower. Love you site!

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  30. I just love the pop of red & white polka dots!!!

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  31. Great power tool skills!!!! Love your sign:) New follower. Follow me back http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/01/love-me-love-my-dog.html

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  32. This is GREAT!! You are brave :)

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  33. This is SUPER CUTE!! I love how it turned out!

    I host a weekly Friday link party, if you are interested I'd love for you to join!

    I can't wait to check out more of your blog!

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  34. This is just soooo cute...thanks so much for sharing it at my NTT party this week.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  35. You did such a great job! I think this looks better than the one in Pottery Barn. I have yet to venture into the world of power tools, so I give you A LOT of kudos for cutting those out all by yourself! My kind woman! :) New follower. Would love for you to return the favor!

    Visiting from The Shabby Creek Cottage.

    ~Emily

    http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2013/01/aviation-themed-baby-shower.html

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  36. I adore the color pop on the "O"!!! I would love it if you would come share it at my Funday Sunday link party that opens this Saturday at www.the-crafty-cowgirl.com. Hope to see you there!

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  37. Awesome! it looks fantastics. I need to learn how to use some tools, definitely.

    xo!

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  38. WOW - Christina - that is beyond gorgeous!
    You are so incredibly talented!
    XOX

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  39. Oh my goodness, you haven't a no ending talent my dear Christina!! I love the LOVE sign and I am so behind with any Valentine ideas! Anyway, I'm inspired by looking at your post. I'll have to think what to do, lol..Thank you for dropping by my sweet friend. Love,
    FABBY

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  40. You did a fantastic job. Perfect L-O-V-E in every way!!
    Mary Alice

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  41. Amazing, Cristina! Truly impressed that you cut the letters out ... they look fantastic! Love the fabric you added to the "O" ... you put Pottery Barn's version to shame!

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  42. What a great job you did! I love the letters on the planks!! Looks wonderful for Valentine's.

    So nice visiting your blog tonight.

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  43. Hi there! I featured you today on Blissful and Domestic. Stop by and check it out:>

    Danielle @ Blissful and Domestic
    www.blissfulanddomestic.com

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  44. Your sign is adorable! I'd love to have you come link it up at my party tomo :) http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com

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  45. Wonderful new variation on a classic . Love it!

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  46. This is awesome! I love the polka dot fabric on the O.

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  47. This is so pretty! I love the pop of red color on the o! I just started a new link party and would love if you would come on over and share your post or social media sites. http://designeddecor.com/talkin-about-thursday-3/

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  48. Hi Just stopping by to let you know you have been featured at One More Time. Thank you for sharing and hope to see you tomorrow at the Linky Party http://www.onemoretimeevents.com

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  49. Love this project. You did such a nice job. It looks so crisp. Very nice.

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  50. I love your project & how it turned out! I wish I was as handy!Drop by anytime I am at DearCreatives.com & am adding you on G+ to follow you.

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  51. I love this! Thanks for sharing. I am going to include it in my post on Valentine's Day decor ideas!
    http://www.alwayssomethinghome.com

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  52. You are so talented! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  53. Super cute~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  54. Hi Christina, this is amazing!
    So cute;)
    You have a new follower;)
    Love from Germany...
    Lydia

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  55. Gorgeous!!

    You have a new follower, me. :)

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  56. Hi Cristina! I love, love, love your LOVE wall plaque! I've included it in a Valentine's Day Decorating round-up over on my site. It's been pinned, too. Thanks for sharing your creative idea! :)
    http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2014/01/14-valentines-day-diy-decorating-ideas.html

    ~Emily

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