A Printable Decor exclusive is long overdue. This printable was inspired by a Target outing. While browsing, I snapped a shot of this subway art piece that I knew would be perfect for my stepdaughter’s new apartment. Target’s version was 24.99. Mine cost under $2. Read on to see how I did it, and to find the downloadable file.
Here is the print I created in Photoshop. It is 11×17 in at 300 ppi. I love this size for subway art because of the aspect ratio (verses 11×14, which I find to be to wide for its height if I am using one word all the way across), and because I can have them printed at my local Staples for less than $1.
To download, click the thumbnail and the full size version will pop up in a new window. Save to your desktop. I just save it onto a flash drive take it in to the store, and Staples will print it from there on regular copy paper. I often like to mount onto canvas, but never have found 11×17 canvases, so I end up framing this size. This time, I really wanted the canvas look, so I got resourceful. I found the board I ended up using in my garage (I collect them curbside whenever I see them because they are great for mixed media collages). This project cost $1.29 and materials I had on hand!
This is what I did:
To add a hanging mechanism, staple picture hanging wire horizontally across the back near the top with a staple gun.
I love it, and so will it’s recipient (if I don’t decide to just leave it right there on my mantel!
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And this is why I need to buy Mod Podge! Love this Johnnie! I love 11×17 prints as well but haven’t found a cheap way to display until now. Thanks for the inspiration!
A beautiful message and piece of art! Thanks for sharing how you made it!
Thanks, Steph!
I love it!! Thanks for sharing!!
I LOVE this! And I think yours looks better than the one at Target!
Thanks for sharing!
Great. Thanks, Brittaney!
Great project Johnnie. I love the colors. It will be the perfect gift that is– unless you decide to keep it.
Cheri
I’m preparing to do some subway art in my dining area and trying to figure out how to do it without buying the cutting machine for the letters. I never thought of doing it with modpodge. Great idea. And your sign looks wonderful. Gail (BibleLoveNotes.com)
LOVE LOVE it!! The colors are stunning as well! Would you mind sharing the photoshop file with me so I can personalize a word or two for my fam??
Sure.
Awesome, thank you so much!!! My email is Kristen.Israel at Gmail dot Com
may i have it also? not letting me download on a mac.
thank you!
srhambrick at gmail.com
What is Gesso?:)
Here is a great info source on gesso. It is a primer that is used to prepare canvas to accept acrylic paint. You could also use primer for the purposes of my tutorial. Hope that helps!
so happy to see that my artwork inspired you to make your own version.
all the best ~ kristi
I love it!! I dont see where to download it? Is there a charge to download it? I dont have photoshop
but would love to print it just as it is! do you have the pdf of this? Thanks so much for sharing your talent!!!!!!!!
Hi Allison! Glad you like the print. There is a thumbnail of the full size version and instructions on how to download it further down in the post. Just right click the thumbnail, which will bring up the 11×17, 300ppi version (the full size). You can save to your computer and print at home, save to flash drive and go to your local printer, or upload to an online printer (I use Snapfish) and have them ship it to you. Hope that helps. If you still have trouble, let me know. xoxo
Thanks!!! It worked!!!! I love it–thanks so much for your reply!!!!!!!
cant wait to print this!
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