Lovely Lyrics
by Ana on August 12, 2011
I was having a difficult time finding canvas squares in just the right size I had in my mind. They were either too large, too small or too thick/deep. Then I ran across these while strolling with Zac in the Dollar Spot at Michaels. They are PERFECT: just the right size AND dirt cheap! They aren’t real canvas (more like vinyl) but I was just going to decoupage right over them anyways so I didn’t care.
I created a design for the lyrics in Adobe Illustrator and then printed them out as 6x6in. squares (the size of these canvases) on white cardstock. I then painted the edges of the squares with black acrylic paint.
Then I spread a thin layer of Mod Podge on top of the squares and carefully placed the printed squares on top. I used 3 coats, allowing to dry 20 min between each coat. The more coats = more texture.
Things I learned the HARD WAY when using Mod Podge for this project:
1. You gotta WORK fast. This stuff gets tacky quickly and makes placing and moving difficult.
2. Many thin layers > fewer thicker layers. Spreading it on too thick will end up in bubbles.
3. Bubbles WILL happen. It doesn’t matter how carefully you work, bubbles WILL happen on occasion but do not panic. They will 95% of the time settle out. I did not have enough patience, ripped off the papers and started over twice before I finally gave up and settled for imperfection. Lo and behold when I visited them in the morning, the bubbles I had resolved to ignore had miraculously disappeared!
4. UPDATE: When completing this project, I did not have an issue with smudging. However, a recent Etsy customer (Thanks Lacey!) mentioned that she had some serious smudging while modging. I am not sure if I was able to avoid this because of the viscosity of my modpodge or if it was the technique in which I applied. BUT, Lacey made a wonderful discovery for any of you who might have this same issue. Using the ModPodge clear acrylic sealer beforehand prevents any and all smudging! Good to hear! (If you can’t get your hands on the acrylic sealer, I have a feeling that the aerosol spray clear coat used by artists to seal chalk and charcoal sketches would work just as well.)
After arranging them in a grid on the wall, I wish I would have placed them closer together like I initially had arranged on the table. However, we are renting this stupid apartment so I am trying to keep holes in the wall to a minimum. Someday when we move, I will make sure to hang them a little closer together.
Overall, I am proud of this project and how it turned out! I think Zac appreciates it too :)
For those of you who wish to purchase a custom lyric arrangement printed on cardstock to complete this project on your own, you can place and order in my Etsy shop here.
142 comments
So cute- what a charming idea! I love it~ would love for you to come share this at Feathered Nest Friday at my blog sometime! :)
by Courtney on August 13, 2011 at 1:19 am. #
This is beautiful and such a creative idea. Would you consider printing the card stock for others for a charge? :)
by Lindsey on August 13, 2011 at 1:37 pm. #
Thanks Lindsey! I would be more than happy to print the cardstock for you. I could set up a custom listing in my Etsy shop for you. Let me know if this is something you would like and any specific details and I will hop to it! :)
by Ana on August 15, 2011 at 1:44 am. #
How much are you charging to print the cardstock?
Thanks!
by Jessica on September 9, 2011 at 3:42 am. #
The cost for the printed cardstock and the design file in a printer-friendly PDF file (for any future use) would be $10.00 + shipping. However, if you wish to print the cardstock yourself, I can send you the file alone for $8.00.
All this can be set up in a custom listing in my Etsy shop! I will provide everyone with a mock-up of the finished file before printing.
by Ana on September 12, 2011 at 2:14 am. #
I LOVE this idea… This is actually my wedding song as well.
I would definitely be interested in buying this from your Etsy shop!
by Heather on September 15, 2011 at 2:50 am. #
Hello Heather! Visit my shop here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81835989/wedding-lyrics-wall-art
I would be happy to do this for you!
:)
by Ana on September 18, 2011 at 7:06 pm. #
I would love to order a pdf of this!
by Ally on September 15, 2011 at 10:42 am. #
Thanks Ally! You can do that by visiting here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81835989/wedding-lyrics-wall-art
by Ana on September 18, 2011 at 7:07 pm. #
I would love for you to print the cardstock for me. How can I find you on Etsy?
by Jenna Ward on September 15, 2011 at 4:03 pm. #
Nevermind, I saw the link to Etsy at the top! haha :)
by Jenna Ward on September 15, 2011 at 4:07 pm. #
I absolutely adore this idea & I have already decided to give it a go! Fab!
by Rachel Skinner on August 13, 2011 at 5:30 pm. #
Maybe I could do this for my daughter and new SIL for a gift later. Thanks for sharing!
by Marilyn on August 13, 2011 at 5:53 pm. #
i love what you have done and i would love to do it with our first dance song, but i have a question on how you printed it out on the paper. how did you get the lyrics to to stay in sync when going from L to R? did you just have to remember where you were or did the program you were useing do it for you?
by Devinn on August 20, 2011 at 1:18 am. #
I do not know if you are familiar with Adobe Illustrator, but if you are, I created nine artboards in a grid lined-up immediately next to each other and then placed a large text box on top. When printing, the program automatically divides the artboards into individual squares.
If all this is gibberish for you, I have had a ton of requests to arrange and print out the lyrics for others so that they can finish the project themselves. This is something I would set up in my Etsy shop. Would you be interested?
by Ana on August 24, 2011 at 7:24 pm. #
thank you so much for the info. i think that i might try to do it myself but i have to warn you that i give up really easily so their might be a good chance that i might would be interested in your offer. i will let you know how it goes, and thank you again for the info. i LOVE the way that you did your lyrics. i have seen other peoples and i think that they look kinda messy but i think that yours are very classy and timeless.
by Devinn on August 25, 2011 at 12:42 am. #
I absolutely LOVE this.. But I am a little less than a professional at Adobe. If you do decide to print these for others to finish please let me know (jsmith@ericgleaton.com). I would love to have you do a love letter for me :)
by Jessica on December 7, 2011 at 6:38 pm. #
Hi Jessica!
Here is a link to my Etsy shop where you can purchase the printed lyrics. However it is in vacation mode as we are out of town until after the holidays. Check back on the 26th!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisHumbleHome?ref=si_shop
Sorry for any inconvenience!
-Ana
by Ana on December 12, 2011 at 2:18 pm. #
Hi! Love this! I wrote your shop on etsy with a songbid like done in 9 total 8×8 inch squares, thanks!
by Lacey on August 26, 2011 at 12:22 am. #
I am so excited to be helping you out with this. I loved this project SO much that it is an honor to be able to do it twice!
by Ana on August 30, 2011 at 3:01 pm. #
This is such a clever idea! I’ve seen song art done on one canvas before, but this is so much better! Thanks for sharing
by Bethany on August 28, 2011 at 2:14 pm. #
so romantic love this look come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
by angie on September 5, 2011 at 3:08 am. #
This is beautiful! What a fun way to display artwork. Fantastic job! I would love to have you share this @ Show & Share–
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/09/show-share-4.html
by Lindsay on September 8, 2011 at 1:14 am. #
Thank you for the invite! I just linked up :)
by Ana on September 12, 2011 at 2:27 am. #
I LOVE this project! I think it is so so sweet!!! I pinned you to my wedding board haha. I love the fonts you choose and think it looks so great spaced out. Eeck! Over all love!!
PS- If you felt like it I have a link party going on over at my blog, Your Whims Wednesday, that is open for link-ups until Sunday. I’d love for you to share, your project is just so great! :)
by Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims on September 8, 2011 at 1:57 am. #
Thank you Rebecca! I missed this week’s party, but I hope to stop by next week and visit :)
by Ana on September 12, 2011 at 2:28 am. #
I love this idea. I have been looking for something with the lyrics “Hey Jude” for my now 9 month old son named, of course, Jude. This will be perfect. Thanks so much for the inspiration. :)
by Carey on September 8, 2011 at 3:23 am. #
That sounds like a WONDERFUL idea! You just gave me a GREAT idea for a future baby shower gift, Thanks :)
by Ana on September 12, 2011 at 2:16 am. #
LOVE it! It’s also MY wedding song, too! I’ll be visiting your Etsy shop, too! ;0
by Wendy on September 8, 2011 at 11:10 am. #
Woohoo Wendy! You have GREAT taste ;) Hope to hear from you soon!
by Ana on September 12, 2011 at 2:15 am. #
Pinned to my pintrest…thanks for this! I needed to update my bedroom and this is a great idea!
by Beth on September 11, 2011 at 4:39 pm. #
featured this awesome craft on my blog today!
http://www.kimboscrafts.blogspot.com
by kimbowest on September 11, 2011 at 5:06 pm. #
Okay. I love this idea. Please email me about pricing to do the cardstock for me. My wedding song was Through the Years by Kenny Rogers.
by Nicole Miller on September 11, 2011 at 5:54 pm. #
Thank you Nicole! I just sent you an email, hope to hear from you soon! :)
by Ana on September 12, 2011 at 2:12 am. #
I did not get an email. What is your email address? I will email you. Thanks!
by Nicole Miller on September 25, 2011 at 2:31 am. #
Hmmm, that’s odd. Maybe it got lost in your spam filter? I am sorry to keep you waiting!
You can reach me at: ana@thishumblehome.com
OR by messaging me in me Etsy store here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisHumbleHome
by Ana on September 25, 2011 at 3:09 am. #
Hats off my dear. I even like yours WAY better!!!!!!!!!!
It’s absolutely beautiful!
Pamela @ pbjstories.blogspot.com
by Pamela on September 12, 2011 at 3:35 am. #
Thanks for the inspiration Pamela!! :)
by Ana on September 12, 2011 at 4:04 pm. #
LOVE THIS!!!! I am trying to make DH & I’s bedroom, very couple centered, because the rest of our life is very kid & life centered. This is perfect! Came over from AGAAGG’s Sunday Shout-out. Pinned.
by jessica on September 12, 2011 at 12:46 pm. #
Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share. I really love this project!
by Lindsay on September 13, 2011 at 1:06 am. #
I would love to get a price on my wedding song!! Should I pick pick up the canvas before ordering though?? Thanks!
by Christa on September 14, 2011 at 4:56 am. #
Good Morning Christa!
The cost for the printed cardstock and the design file in a printer-friendly PDF file (for any future use) would be $10.00 + shipping. However, if you wish to print the cardstock yourself, I can send you the file alone for $8.00. All this will be set up in a custom listing in my Etsy shop! I will provide everyone with a mock-up of the finished file before printing.
And yes, it is a good idea to purchase/order the canvas beforehand. That way I know what size squares to design for. My tiles were 6″x6″ however I recently did a file for someone who chose 8″x8″ tiles.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
by Ana on September 14, 2011 at 1:18 pm. #
I am kinda new to all this! Do you have link to your etsy page?
by Christa on September 17, 2011 at 7:42 pm. #
No problem Christa! Thanks for visiting! Here is a link to this listing in my shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81835989/wedding-lyrics-wall-art
by Ana on September 18, 2011 at 7:10 pm. #
How can I get my wedding song printed out? Should I visit your Etsy shop or email you personally! I can’t wait to do this! Once I hear from you I’ll get my tiles. Thanks!
by Andrea on September 15, 2011 at 11:47 pm. #
Hi Andrea! You can find my listing for the printed card stock by visiting here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81835989/wedding-lyrics-wall-art
Hope to you here from you soon! :)
by Ana on September 18, 2011 at 7:09 pm. #
Couldn’t have found this at a better time! I’m redoing my master bedroom. LOVE this idea.
by Candy on September 17, 2011 at 7:52 pm. #
Hi, I love this idea, so I did it! It looks great except when I put the Mod Podge on top of the cardstock, the lyrics smeared a little. The ink was not fresh as I printed them and Mod Podge the next day after cutting down to 6×6. How did you get yours not to run? Thanks!
by Angela on September 18, 2011 at 4:34 pm. #
Hi Angela!
I did not have this issue, it could because of the thickness of your ModPodge. For the initial layer, try to cover the pages in as few strokes as possible, like three or four.
If this still doesn’t work, someone who tried this project after me had the same issue and they were going to try and resolve it by spraying a light layer of clear coat (the type artists use to prevent charcoal and pencil drawings from smudging) on top to seal the ink before modpodgin-ing. You can find the clear coat in an aerosol can for $3 or $4 at most craft stores.
Let me know if this helps!
-Ana
by Ana on September 18, 2011 at 7:18 pm. #
I love this and would love for you to make me! I sent you a note on Etsy!!
by Lynn Lewis on September 19, 2011 at 2:49 pm. #
This is really awesome. I have been looking at this kind of thing for a long time and the DIY version is even better!
This may sound dumb but if I order from your Etsy shop will I be able to open the file on a Mac? Im a newer Mac user and I wasn’t sure if whatever you use will be compatible? And I probably need to get Adobe Illustrator too right?
Can’t wait to get started on this as it will be an Anniversary Surprise!
Thanks,
S-
by Stacie on September 20, 2011 at 11:54 am. #
Hello Stacey!
The file will be sent as a PDF, so no Adobe Illustrator is necessary. As long as you have Adobe Acrobat Reader (which most people do), then you should be just fine! That also means that there should be no problem opening the file on your Mac.
I hope that answers your questions! If there is anything else, free feel to ask :)
by Ana on September 20, 2011 at 2:20 pm. #
Do you think it matters if you use glossy mod podge or matte? I have heard people who do this with photos say they prefer the matte but I noticed you used glossy. I have never mod podged before so I am excited to try this!
by Cailene on September 20, 2011 at 7:27 pm. #
I do not think you can notice as much of a difference with the matte vs gloss when using the cardstock as opposed to photos. There is less need for clarity with the cardstock. I think the only result might be a SLIGHT difference in final texture.
If you do decide to go for the matte, please let me know how it works out! Thanks for visiting :)
by Ana on September 24, 2011 at 12:29 am. #
I love this! What a great idea to print out the lyrics!!
I did something similar by writing the lyrics of our song on a frame and putting a picture from our wedding in it. I love how it came out even though it’s kind of messy. I saw this project of yours on pinterest!!
by Lisa on September 21, 2011 at 4:46 pm. #
love the variation in fonts. looks great! I wrote out our vows onto tea stained canvases :)
http://adaywithlilmama.blogspot.com/2011/06/diy-tea-stained-canvas-art.html
by Mindy on September 22, 2011 at 3:04 pm. #
That looks Beautiful Mindy! I love the texture the puffy paint gives as well.
by Ana on September 24, 2011 at 12:25 am. #
Would you be able to “Kiss an Angel Good Morning” by Charlie Pride as a pdf? I need to get the tiles to give you a size, is the price $8 regardless of the size of the squares/song/saying? Thanks for your help! Gena
by Gena Flores on September 23, 2011 at 7:48 am. #
I would be happy to do that for you Gena! Yes, it is $8 regardless of the song and number of tiles. Message me at my Etsy shop and I would be happy to set up a custom listing for you!
-Ana :)
by Ana on September 24, 2011 at 12:24 am. #
I LOVE this!! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome creativity. Now I just need to pick a song :).
So has anyone else tried adhering the cardstock with another medium/adhesive other than the modge podge? :)
by Shannon A on September 25, 2011 at 3:32 am. #
A few customers have simply applied the cardstock to the canvas using spray-adhesive on the backing. You won’t have the protective advantages of the modpodge to help waterproof and weatherproof the paper, BUT it is a MUCH faster final product that should still look great!
by Ana on September 26, 2011 at 2:31 pm. #
These are beautiful! I love the idea. One question- how did you print the lyrics and what did you print them on?
by Kara on September 26, 2011 at 7:37 pm. #
Thanks Kara! I printed them with my owen personal printer on 110 lb cardstock which you can pick up at most office supply stores and walmart. I couldn’t find any cardstcok at Michaels heavier than 60 lbs.
by Ana on September 27, 2011 at 12:58 pm. #
So i have laid my format out on adobe illustrator and am ready to print…however when I go to print it prints the whole full sized paper instead of the 6×6. do you think you can help me with this?
by Davin on September 29, 2011 at 4:01 pm. #
When you go to print, Adobe like to enlarge the image to “fit to page.” Make sure you have the “Do not scale” box checked.
If you have trouble doing that, try saving as a PDF file first and then printing from there.
Hope that helps!
by Ana on September 30, 2011 at 2:57 pm. #
Love the wall color behind the lyrics! Do you have the name of it?
by april on September 29, 2011 at 4:42 pm. #
Unfortunately I do not as it is a rented apartment. :(
by Ana on September 30, 2011 at 2:58 pm. #
I would really LOVE to learn more about this. I visited your etsy shop but couldn’t find your email to send you a message about purchasing them. Will you email me more information about these as I think I would like to buy the finished product.
Thanks!
by Lauren on October 1, 2011 at 1:12 am. #
Hi Ana!
I tried sending you a message on your etsy page, but I kept getting an error, so I hope this is okay. I am wondering if I can purchase just the file from you? Our wedding song is the same as yours, Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis – I LOVE that song!! I think 6×6″ should do.
Thank you,
Emily
by Emily on October 1, 2011 at 1:46 am. #
Hi Emily!
I would love to do this for you! I am sending a message to your email now about purchasing this file.
Thanks!
by Ana on October 5, 2011 at 2:36 am. #
I MUST have this for my home. Please send me reply here and send my contact info and price. I would love to surprise my husband with this. This just brings tears (happy tears) to my eyes!
by Susie on October 3, 2011 at 2:01 pm. #
Hi Susie!
I just sent some info about purchasing this project to your email!
by Ana on October 5, 2011 at 2:51 am. #
[...] I want to get the lyrics to our first dance song printed on canvas and put somewhere- something like this [...]
by Projects « A moment in time on October 3, 2011 at 7:53 pm. #
Hi Ana – What a beautiful idea! I am just wondering if you could share which fonts you used. Were they generic ones in adobe illustrator, or did you create new ones?
Thank you!
by Sara on October 4, 2011 at 8:17 pm. #
Hi Sara!
The fonts I used were: Trajan Pro, Adobe Garamond, and “Dear Joe Four.” The last one has been circulating on the the “free font” circle for a while and has been one of my favorites! I even used it on our wedding announcements!
Thanks for asking :)
by Ana on October 5, 2011 at 2:29 am. #
Does anyone know of an inexpensive alternative to the stretched canvas?
by Julie on October 5, 2011 at 9:52 pm. #
Absolutly love this. Can you email me pricing and how i go about ordering the cardstock from you. I tried to do it on etsy but it wasn’t going through. Thanks
Jennifer
by Jennifer on October 6, 2011 at 3:30 pm. #
I love this idea!! I am interested in purchasing the printed cardstock from you. I would like to do our wedding song, Feet Don’t Touch the Ground, by Stoney LaRue. Can you send me an email with pricing? I tried going to your Etsy store, but I couldn’t get it to pull up. Thanks!!
by Jessica on October 11, 2011 at 8:13 pm. #
I love this too! Been eyeing this for a while and finally decided to jump on it, I will find a place to display it later ;) Just sent you a message through Etsy :) Thanks!!!
by Erin on October 13, 2011 at 12:53 am. #
Love this idea! I’m not married so I won’t be using a wedding song, but maybe one of my faves will suffice! Thanks for sharing!!
by Caitlin on October 14, 2011 at 8:14 pm. #
Love this idea, and was trying to figure out a way to do something with the lyrics to our first dance song. Our 1 year anniversary is nov. 20th and I would love to have it done before then if possible! Could you send me price info? Thanks!
by Lisa meyer on October 21, 2011 at 8:17 pm. #
Hi Lisa!
The cost of the cardstock to complete this project on your own is $15 + shipping. Here is a link that will take you directly to the listing for checkout:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83186784/wedding-lyrics-wall-art
Hope to hear from you soon!
-Ana
by Ana on November 1, 2011 at 4:35 pm. #
What a spectacular idea! I am definitely going to make this. Would make such a nice anniversary gift too. Thank you for sharing!
by Kylie on October 24, 2011 at 4:01 pm. #
I love this idea!! I’m not tech savvy so I really don’t think I could ever figure it out…could you email me some info so I could get this done? I tried going on etsy but it wasn’t working:( Thank you!!
by Kathleen on October 25, 2011 at 11:30 pm. #
Hi Kathleen!
Here is a link that will take you directly to the listing for checkout:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83186784/wedding-lyrics-wall-art
Hope to hear from you soon!
-Ana
by Ana on November 1, 2011 at 4:35 pm. #
I like it spread out as you have it. Looks like the project can be adapted to fit the space – wider apart for larger space; closer together for a smaller space. I like it!
by Ruth Chow on October 26, 2011 at 3:26 am. #
I love this idea! I want to make two. I do not know where to place the order on your etsy site. I would like to order just the pdf file for two different songs. Can you please e-mail me? Thanks!
by Ally on October 26, 2011 at 8:50 pm. #
Hi Ally!
Here is a link that will take you directly to the listing for checkout:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83186784/wedding-lyrics-wall-art
Hope to hear from you soon!
-Ana
by Ana on November 1, 2011 at 4:34 pm. #
I love this idea!! What kind, size, color and weight of card stock do you use for printing them? Thanks for your help!
by Whitni on November 1, 2011 at 2:30 am. #
Hi Whitni!
I use 100lb white 8×10 cardstock that I cut down to size (the most common order sizes are 6×6, 8×8, 8×10)
by Ana on November 1, 2011 at 4:33 pm. #
Could you do 2 lines 4 across? I would like a sheet of music done this way for over my piano? Don’t know how I would get the page to you unless I found something on the computer. Any ideas?
by Debbie on November 1, 2011 at 10:46 am. #
Hi Debbie!
Is there a way you can scan + email or fax me the sheet music? I might be able to arrange something that way! I am excited to help as this sounds like an interesting challenge! :)
-Ana
by Ana on November 1, 2011 at 4:30 pm. #
Such a great idea. I understand you have offered to create the cards for people for $10. May I ask if you are willing to create the whole project for someone & if so, how much would you charge for doing the project?
by Ashli on November 2, 2011 at 7:29 pm. #
Would you be willing to do wedding vows? I just don’t have Illustrator, it sounds so fun! You are so talented!!! Thank you!
by Stacy on November 5, 2011 at 7:10 am. #
Hi Stacy!
I would LOVE to do your wedding vows. Here is a link below to place a cardstock order. Just include in the purchase notes your typed vows ( or send me a meesage on Etsy) As soon as I see your purchase invoice, I will have a mockup ready for you to view and approve within 48 hrs.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83186784/wedding-lyrics-wall-art
Hope to hear from you soon!
-Ana :)
by Ana on November 7, 2011 at 7:08 pm. #
Since we wrote our wedding song together, I am trying to convince my hubby we NEED to do this. It looks soooo beautiful! Fab idea, thanks!
by Heather @ Creative Family Moments on November 8, 2011 at 12:22 am. #
I have found a great use for the covers to shoe boxes!!… cheaper than buying tiles and sometimes (ex: kids playroom) all the different sizes look whimsical!! I love this idea of song lyrics…especially the lyrics to our wedding song arrainged with our wedding photo in the middle!
by YM on November 14, 2011 at 2:13 pm. #
I found this idea on Pintrest and absolutely love it! I know you provided links for purchasing the card stock/PDF file, but when I click those previous links, it says “Item sold.” Are you still selling the card stock/PDF file? I would love to purchase from you! Would you consider completing the entire project and shipping the final canvases for additional cost??
by Brea on November 14, 2011 at 9:36 pm. #
What font did you use for your header? I LOVE it!!
by Katie on November 18, 2011 at 4:25 am. #
Hi Katie!
I get asked that question a LOT. But unfortunately I do not have an answer because it isn’t a font. It is actually my handwriting that I scanned into the computer and made into a vector image with Adobe Illustrator. I have done that with a few projects now, where I just couldn’t find a font I liked, but I will be featuring a tutorial soon to show how I made it happen.
Thanks for asking! :)
by Ana on November 29, 2011 at 3:02 pm. #
Do you think this would work on 4 canvases measuring 12 x 12?
by Mishell on November 19, 2011 at 3:11 pm. #
Hi Mishell!
This would definitely work on 12×12. Unfortunately I cannot print that large, but your local print shop should have the equipment to do so.
by Ana on November 29, 2011 at 3:00 pm. #
I found this on Pinterest & absolutely positively love it! I cannot wait to do this. Your instructions were straight forward and simple too which is exactly what a non-crafty person like myself needs! Thank you!
We’re likely moving soon too so it will have to wait but thank you so much for the inspiration. Amazing!
by Kelsa on November 20, 2011 at 6:46 pm. #
Thanks Kelsa! And GOOD LUCK on the move! We just moved into our first home two weeks ago, and I am STILL tired, lol.
by Ana on November 29, 2011 at 2:59 pm. #
Hi Ana,
I wanted to order the cardstock for our wedding song, but when I went to the link on etsy it said your item was no longer available. Are you still doing the cardstock? I tried figuring it out on adobe illustrator but it was too difficult. Thanks so much! Nicole
by Nicole on November 20, 2011 at 9:38 pm. #
Hi Nicole!
Sorry about that! You must have caught the listing inbetween renewals. It is now available and you can now place an order here:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81835989/wedding-lyrics-wall-art
Thanks!
-Ana
by Ana on November 29, 2011 at 2:58 pm. #
So, after you’ve adhered the printed squares onto the canvases, you then modge podge over them? And to avoid smudging, you can apply a sealer? . . . just want to clarify before I try this!
Thanks :)
by Kelly on November 23, 2011 at 6:42 pm. #
That is all exactly right Kelly! Good Luck!
by Ana on November 29, 2011 at 2:57 pm. #
LOVE this. Can you make John Legends “Stay With You” lyrics on 8×8 cardstock with a dark brown lettering?
I would love to buy it soon from you! :) Thanks.
by Megan on November 29, 2011 at 6:09 am. #
Hi Megan!
This is definitely something I can do! Here is the link to place an order:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81835989/wedding-lyrics-wall-art
Hope to hear from you soon!
by Ana on November 29, 2011 at 2:57 pm. #
I love this! I have been married for 22 years and I think I am going to make it for my DH for Valentine’s Day. As soon as I figure out what size I want, I wil be placing an order.
What color is the card stock you use or are different colors available? Thank you!
by Donna Tucker on November 30, 2011 at 9:24 pm. #
Hi Donna!
I print with black ink on white or ivory cardstock.
-Ana
by Ana on December 5, 2011 at 12:21 am. #
Did you experience any trouble with your 6×6 cutouts not perfectly fitting on the supposed 6×6 canvases? eeesh.
by Kelly on December 1, 2011 at 1:06 am. #
Hi Kelly!
I have found that unfortunately, what manufacturers call 6″x6″ is not quite that and is as much of a 1/4” off. Boo on them!
Trimming down the cardstock to size with your standard scrapbook paper cutter should solve the problem though!
Hope this helps!
-Ana
by Ana on December 5, 2011 at 12:24 am. #
Anyone know if it’s possible to find cardstock for 12×12 canvases? If not, wondering if heavyweight paper would do (about 46lb)??
by Michelle on December 2, 2011 at 8:47 pm. #
[...] example I worked from can be found here: http://thishumblehome.com/lovely-lyrics/. You are probably better off using her instructions. This is how I did it [...]
by When good mod podge goes bad « findfabulous on December 8, 2011 at 4:05 am. #
Is there any possibility that I could purchase lyrics from you that are already on canvases?
by Heather on December 9, 2011 at 1:39 am. #
Hi Heather!
Unfortunately since I work full-time outside the home, I do not have an opportunity to offer the finished canvases for purchase :(
If you need any assistance in tackling this project on your own, please let me know!
-Ana
by Ana on December 12, 2011 at 2:24 pm. #
How in the world do you do this on Illustrator? I love this idea and have no clue as to how to do it on there!! Please help
by Susana on December 9, 2011 at 6:20 am. #
Hi..
So I was hoping to do this for my husband for a little christmas surprise. He is constantly complaining we do not have enough “stuff” on the walls. Iagrue we need more meaninging decor…this will make us both very happy! My problem is that i went to the the Etsy link..and it would not allow me to order the card stock prints from you..I already purchased the canvas and Modpodge….Any chance I can still order the Cardstock prints from you??
by Sharon on December 10, 2011 at 2:34 pm. #
Hi Sharon!
Here is a link to my Etsy shop, however it is in vacation mode as we are out of town until after the holidays. Check back on the 26th!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisHumbleHome?ref=si_shop
Sorry for any inconvenience!
-Ana
by Ana on December 12, 2011 at 2:16 pm. #
I am very interested in this project. I would love for you to print the cardstock. Once you go to your etsy site how do you place the order? I’m interested in doing this for myself, sister, and mom. My dad passed away a few years ago and i know my mom would love to have their wedding lyrics on canvas hanging in her room.
by Kensey on December 10, 2011 at 4:01 pm. #
He Kensey!
That is a BEAUTIFUL gift idea!
Here is a link to my Etsy shop, however it is temporarily in vacation mode as we are out of town until after the holidays. Check back on the 26th and you will see the lyric cardstock listing available for purchase!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisHumbleHome?ref=si_shop
-Ana
by Ana on December 12, 2011 at 2:25 pm. #
How in the world do I do this on illustrator?? I’m new on this program bought especially for this. I love this idea please help!
by Susana on December 10, 2011 at 8:13 pm. #
Hi Susana!
This is how I created the file in Illustrator:
1. Open Illustrator
2. Select New Print Document
3. In the “New document” window, find where it reads “Number of Artboards” and Select “9″
4. Then enter “3″ Rows
5. Set spacing to “0″
6. For the size, set to “inches” and enter the dimensions of whatever size canvases you are using then select “OK”
7. Now you can create whatever image or textbox you like over the entire artboard. The program will automatically spearate them when you go to print.
Hope this helps!
-Ana
by Ana on December 12, 2011 at 2:22 pm. #
[...] Lovely Lyrics – I saw this blog post yesterday and decided it was a cool gift idea. I also realized that I cant do justice to this DIY yet so I posted the original for you. Thank you to Anna from This Humble Home [...]
by Love your first dance song? Make it a memory! | Orlando Wedding Planning- The D-Tales Sassy Wedding Blog on December 15, 2011 at 3:40 pm. #
Love this idea! I have a few questions…can I print on regular paper (or scrapbook paper) or is there a way for me to only get the font onto my canvas/wooden board? I want to do this for a baby’s room and use pink/blue background. Please let me know as I can’t wait to try! :)
by Mandy on December 15, 2011 at 6:13 pm. #
Hi Ana,
I just wanted to let you know how much I really LOVE this project/idea. I tried to skim and see if anyone else had posted about this but I don’t think I saw anything. I too had worked on a project of trying to hang up 9 pictures 3×3 and was having quite a hard time getting things lined up and level and being a renter myself I had almost lost hope at the amount of holes I thought were going to end up in my walls. Then I found 3M Command Picture Hanging Strips and they saved my sanity and walls. You can buy these in a bunch of places, I got mine at Target. Here’s a link so you can see what they are:
http://www.command.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/NACommand/Command/Products/Product-Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U523080QE0IIHEICN90GC1000000_nid=02FTXDLQ2LbeF0GFSQ26BSgl
The great thing is that they are like velcro so if you put it up and it’s not level/even you can just adjust. These really have helped me with so many hanging projects. You could get these and re-hang yours up, putting them a little closer together and not put any holes in your walls :)
Hope this helps!
Shannon
by Shannon on December 20, 2011 at 8:08 pm. #
Thanks for the AWESOME tip Shannon! :)
by Ana on January 10, 2012 at 7:43 pm. #
You mentioned problems with bubbles, what kind of bubbles are you talking about? bubbles under the card stock or bubbles on top of the card stock? I tried it today with a picture and the cardatock is bumping up from underneath!
by Wendy on December 21, 2011 at 9:20 pm. #
I would love to buy the cardstock from you of our wedding song. On your etsy site it says sold. Let me know if you can do this for me after the holidays.
by Rachael on December 22, 2011 at 8:22 pm. #
Hi Rachael! I have renewed the lisitng!
by Ana on January 10, 2012 at 7:43 pm. #
Hi! This is perfect! But would you consider doing & selling this for those of us who aren’t handy and don’t have time? Would pay for this of the poem read at my wedding!
by Melissa on December 22, 2011 at 10:30 pm. #
Hi Melissa!
Unfortunately as I work full-time outside the home, I do not have the time to offered the completed project. HOWEVER! I have had many customers who do not feel comfortable completing the project choose to frame the cardstock instead. This is a quick and easy alternative!
Thanks for reading!
-Ana
by Ana on January 10, 2012 at 7:43 pm. #
I will be ordering from you when you return to Etsy after the holidays! Just snagged some $2 canvases at Family Dollar – can’t wait! What a great idea!
by Alyssa S. on December 23, 2011 at 3:52 pm. #
Hi Ana,
I came across this project on Pintrest and I fell in love with it! Are you still creating these? I would love to buy the cardstock with our wedding vows. I can’t wait to surprise my husband!
by Megan on December 29, 2011 at 5:18 pm. #
I am! You can place an order here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81835989/wedding-lyrics-wall-art
Thanks for visiting! :)
by Ana on January 10, 2012 at 7:44 pm. #
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by Let’s Dance « Ivy in the Bay on January 5, 2012 at 2:08 pm. #
Awesome! I love it, and plan to do this for sure. I just can’t believe your creativity…..that is my all time fave song by “The King.” Thank you for this……
by Tracie on January 7, 2012 at 9:54 am. #
I love this! This is especially a way to bring back a special moment in our lives. Thanks for sharing.
by Lori Garcia on January 9, 2012 at 7:06 pm. #
Love this idea! I am going to do it with our wedding vows we wrote to eachother *love*
by Melissa on January 10, 2012 at 2:17 am. #
I am so in love with this idea after finding the idea on Pinterest. I really want to do this with our 1st dance song (Tom T. Hall’s “I Love…”), but it’s such a short song that I don’t know if it would cover enough space, so I’m pondering our recessional song (Counting Crows “Accidentally in Love”). Excited to have a new project to play with!
by Heather on January 10, 2012 at 4:11 am. #