Ever since I can remember I have been obsessed with inspiring quotes. I used to plaster them all over my walls, doodle them, print them… some things never change.
While on our trip to Kauai recently, I came across a quote that I fell in love with. I wanted to bring home a big ol’ sign so badly but it was just too big. I couldn’t do it. So I decided to come home and create my own version. I wanted the sign to be prominently featured in my home so that my kids could see easily.
I had another blank wall that needed something inspirational on it but wasn’t having any luck finding the right thing. So I designed another one for that wall. It fits perfectly in our family room with our big California map. I am in love.
Do you want some inspirational quotes for your home decor?
You can get the Remember when one here or the Life takes you one here in my shop.
What do you do once you download the print?
DIRECTIONS:
- Send the print(s) to be printed at one of two places – somewhere that prints large posters (24″x36″ size) like Walgreens or to an office supply store to print an engineer print.
You can use a coupon at Walgreens (they always have photo coupons, you can just google “Walgreens photo coupon”) to have it printed nicely. If you don’t mind having a paper version, you can have it printed at Staples, Office Max, FedEx Kinkos, etc. The cost is significantly less – usually under $4. Both places should be ready in the same day. - Go to the photo section on Walgreens —> upload jpg —–> select poster —–> 24″x36″ and place your order
Go to Staples.com —-> Shop by category —-> Copy & print —–> Engineering prints —-> Upload and select 24″x36″
Email Office Depot (each store has an email) and attach the jpg with instructions on what you’d like done. - Get your frame and hang it. I buy my frames from Hobby Lobby because they are always 50% off or you can use your 40% off coupon. It’s a big frame so it’s a little pricey but totally worth it for huge art in my opinion. Ta- da!
What type of paper looks best? Is photo paper best, card stock type heavier, linen type? I have some sports inspiration ones I’d like to print for my boys, but I don’t want it to look like copy paper under glass. What’s the secret to making it look more professional. I don’t really think I want glossy photo paper, but maybe that is best.
Hi Kristy- I did a print at Walgreens. That’s what it is pictured here and I love both prints. I’m not normally a glossy print kind of a girl but these turned out great. To get matte I would’ve had to wait for it to be delivered to my home and I was being impatient. ;) You will spend significantly more to do linen on that big of a print. But it’s sort of a personal taste kind of thing. Sorry if that doesn’t help much..
That’s such a lovely decor. Inspirational quotes makes our day much better. I have been thinking of making a decor for my wall and this one looks perfect. Will surely try this soon.
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