You may be familiar with these type of signs. They make great wedding gifts—I gave a sign to Jamie and Andy yesterday at their bridal shower in Nashville (Goodlettsville) TN. The pictures were all taken at my home (jamie’s childhood home). I thought that having the pictures taken around my yard would hold more significance than if I ordered letters off of Etsy or somewhere else.
This is the glue stick I used to adhere the photos to the board.
I owe a big thanks to Tricia @ Three Petunias for helping me “photoshop” the pictures. She is such a sweet lady! AND her Three Petunias? so darn cute!
Less than 2 weeks now till the wedding. Jamie has everything under control! I’m so impressed with how much of this wedding planning she has done all by herself! Love that girl!
gail
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Becky says
April 22, 2011 at 7:25 pmI love this so I printed off letters (great website you can find them on) and had them developed in B&W.. When I layed them out it was almost 3 ft long!! How long is the board you used and what size were the photos?? I want to make this as a gift too
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
April 21, 2011 at 5:01 amSo cool Gail! Makes you looks at your surroundings a little differently.
Shellsea says
April 21, 2011 at 4:49 amI love this idea!! I’m going to do this for my parents or mother’s day. Thank you!
Full Circle Creations says
April 20, 2011 at 5:21 pmWhat a wonderful gift! I love it! I’ve never used the photo glue before…does it work well? Where do you get it?
Holly
Amanda says
April 20, 2011 at 4:12 pmOh my goodness, this is just precious! Such a wonderful idea for a gift, makes me want to hurry up and married! Something to treasure for years, so sweet.
Coffee Chat says
April 20, 2011 at 2:50 pmSuch a cute idea! And much more personal using things familiar rather than someone elses art. I love it 🙂
Melanie says
April 20, 2011 at 3:19 amSo beautiful! Saw this at Tip Junkie…I’d love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out Linky Party! The link is below!
Smiles,
Melanie
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Emily says
April 20, 2011 at 12:52 amAwesome! I wanted to order one of these {for myself} but didn’t want to spend the $$. Thanks for the great tutorial!
Best,
Emily from Nap Time Is My Time
Chelsea {twotwentyone} says
April 19, 2011 at 11:07 pmWhat a wonderful and sentimental shower gift! Having just had my bridal shower, I would have loved something like this!
Holly says
April 19, 2011 at 4:39 pmI have been wanting to do something like this for so long. I love this idea…You did a great job…what a lucky girl to have such a sweet mom!
Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says
April 19, 2011 at 11:52 amWow! I love taking pictures! Now I will be looking even CLOSER for letters instead of just the elements themselves! Great job!
nightowl_72 says
April 19, 2011 at 6:40 amBEautiful!
nightowl_72 says
April 19, 2011 at 6:40 amBEautiful!
emilyadamc says
April 19, 2011 at 3:28 amWow, I LOVE this. I like that You took the pictures. I think I will have to do this too. Although, my last name has 11 letters ;(
I found you on Tip Junkie
Patricia L says
April 19, 2011 at 3:23 amLove it! I have done my last name using pictures taken around my home and totally agree that it is more sentimental that way. I am working on the alphabet now…some of those letters are dang tricky.
Amber Victoria's Cottage says
April 19, 2011 at 2:20 amOh my! I have seen a few of those online before and have wanted to make some of my own. I LOVE photography! Very nice gift!
Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe says
April 19, 2011 at 1:20 amGreat idea!
What a keepsake for the wedding couple.
tammylovesdishes says
April 19, 2011 at 1:04 amVery cool project and wonderful gift. I’m sure they loved it.
Tammy
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
April 19, 2011 at 12:40 amOh my, I love this project so much. I love it even more that you used stuff from around your home to make up the letter. How great! I know they both will love it.
Linda@Coastal Charm says
April 19, 2011 at 12:37 amGail,
How exciting…it’s almost here:) Awesome sign…love the pics that you went with and thanks so much for sharing them at NTT!!!!
Blessings,
Linda
My Cottage Charm says
April 19, 2011 at 12:25 amI LOVE IT!! I think it’s SO sweet that you took the pics in your own yard…you’re such a smart cookie! 🙂 Makes me want to go outside and take pics…too bad it’s dark now. 🙂
Love ya girl
Missy
Pam says
April 18, 2011 at 11:21 pmFantastic…I have been wanting to do this and even started getting pics of ABC’s but then I just dropped that ball…this turned out great.
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
April 18, 2011 at 11:10 pmI really love this, Gail! It’s great looking and it has sentimental value, too. I’m going to be looking at things around the house and yard in a different way now.
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic says
April 18, 2011 at 10:58 pmI finally got to get to a computer to look at this and I LOVE it! It really shows up perfectly when put all together.
I hope Jamie and Andy love it even more for all the thought that went into this one! Cool wedding gift, for sure.
2 Weeks? Time is flying……
Mimi says
April 18, 2011 at 9:30 pmThat’s one of the neatest wedding gifts I have seen! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful creation. AND – thanks for the heads up on the Silhouette promotion. My Bday is the 30th and I’m so hoping the family will get me one!
tale of many cities says
April 18, 2011 at 9:12 pmoh i LOVE the personal nature of this.. not to mention the artistic value! great job mom!!!
Two Dollars says
April 18, 2011 at 9:05 pmI like the combo of the photos with the text. I did a similar idea sign for my son Zachary except we went downtown and picked out letters from signs (he’s 5 so didn’t want it to be too complicated). Printed them 8x10s and framed/ hung in his room. A combo of Walgreen’s coupons and IKEA frames kept the project affordable.
-Stefanie
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kacyd says
April 18, 2011 at 9:02 pmI love these things, and how special that the photos are of things that you know…great idea!
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says
April 18, 2011 at 8:02 pmYou did a fabulous job on that sign… the photos are great, especially since they are personal.
Tricia says
April 18, 2011 at 6:40 pmOkay. Not that this will surprise you, but I got a little teary. I know.
Gail, it’s perfect!!! I love it so much, and I’m sure that Jamie and Andy loved it as well!
Two weeks! Eek!
xo*t
Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama says
April 18, 2011 at 4:26 pmlove it!!! So special that the pictures were taken somewhere she knew. I bet she loved it.
Sherry@Back2Vintage says
April 18, 2011 at 4:09 pmThis is a great project. Now I want to try it!!!
Jan says
April 18, 2011 at 2:50 pmAnother great project. I’m sure that Andy and Jamie will treasure it forever. Now, I feel like scouting out my neighborhood to see what I can find.
Glad you had fun at the shower!
Jan
Elaine Clark says
April 18, 2011 at 1:05 pmThat is the coolest sign! If I were as clever and as patient, I would make one. Judging by my past mishaps in the crafting arena, I can only admire yours, though. Putting on the lettering looks a bit difficult. Thanks for sharing. I am really enjoying your blogs.
Elaine
PicturePerfectPixies says
April 18, 2011 at 12:47 pmThat is so thoughtful! It turned out wonderful…
Suzanne says
April 18, 2011 at 12:46 pmYou are amazing. This is one of the my favorite things you’ve made. Good luck with all the final preparations. It is such a wonderful and exciting time for your family.
Danyelle says
April 18, 2011 at 12:44 pmOh Gail, this is such a great and thoughtful gift. I love it!
Sanlea says
April 18, 2011 at 12:40 pmAwesome idea, you did a great job.
A Pretty Pastime says
April 18, 2011 at 12:40 pmBeautiful! You are so talented Gail!
Could you fill us in on the Silhouette promotion??? Please ???
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
April 18, 2011 at 12:27 pmthat is awesome!!! i love that you took them in your own yard. i see a chrsitmas gift for my parents in the works here. 🙂
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
April 18, 2011 at 12:27 pmthat is awesome!!! i love that you took them in your own yard. i see a chrsitmas gift for my parents in the works here. 🙂
Gracie's Cottage says
April 18, 2011 at 12:22 pmThat’s fabulous! I’ve started a collection of “alphabet photos”, and am working to find the entire alphabet.
What a marvelous gift!
Jan
Dawn says
April 18, 2011 at 12:06 pmIt turned out fabulous – you really have an eye for seeing those letters, I would have seen a barn door and a gate latch! It’s perfect, and so meaningful, and I’m sure it will be cherished forever. A crafter’s dream gift!
Coleen's Corner says
April 18, 2011 at 11:33 amHow precious! You have such a wonderful gift making all sorts of treasures to cherish for years. Jamie is very lucky! Can’t believe the wedding day is so close, seems only yesterday you announced their engagement. Blessings to you and yours!
Inspire Me Heather says
April 18, 2011 at 11:18 amGreat job on the sign! It sure makes a nice gift too!!
Proper Prim says
April 18, 2011 at 9:40 amGail that is the coolest thing I have seen in so long.
I just love that it all comes from her yard growing up. I am sure she is going to love it.
I am anxious to see what the Silouette people have to offer. I have determined I cannot live without a cutter. Now I have to decide on which one.
Have a great week…
Hugs, Deb
Toqua's Crafts says
April 18, 2011 at 7:06 amWhat a GREAT sign!