guest blogger - Amanda from joy ever after:

November 8, 2010

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know we have a series of wonderful guests here at oh, hello friend this week while I prepare for lots of upcoming craft shows! (7 more to be exact) Today is the lovely Amanda from Joy Ever After - a great + inspiring blog, always filled with the prettiest pictures :) Hope you enjoy the DIY project she's put together for us! Have a fantastic week friends.

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Hi there! I'm Amanda from the blog Joy Ever After. I had the perfect project in mind when Oh, Hello Friend asked for guest contributors. The wall by my front door was begging for attention, and here is what I did.

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Supplies: 3D hearts (I found these at Urban Outfitters, but I've also seen similar ones at Hobby Lobby), coat rack, wall type (www.wordsanywhere.com)

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Tools: Level, hammer, nails, screw driver, mounting squares, and tape for marking

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To begin, I marked the wall where I wanted each of the elements. (see fig. 1)

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The hearts did not have any way to hang, so I drilled holes in the back of each one. (see fig. 2)

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Next, I applied the text to the wall following their instructions—taping the top and peeling off the underneath layer. (see fig. 3)

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Then I put nails in the wall for the hearts, and used the screwdriver to attach the coat rack to the wall. (see fig. 4) Before mounting, I reinforced the hearts and coat rack with the mounting squares.

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Decorating with objects and type makes for unique wall, and now I have a fun greeting for guests! Thanks so much to Danni, for letting me share with you!

26 hello's:

  1. what a cute quote to put up on the wall!! love the lil hearts too! :) wow 7 more craft show!? that is soo awesome danni! i can't even find one to go to in kansas city!! hoping you get TONS of sales!! :)

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  2. i love anything hearts.

    something i would aspire to do in a future entranceway of mine.

    thanks, Amanda.

    p.s. - like your name. [it's mine too] *boop*boop*

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  3. Thanks so much for the feature! It looks great!

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  4. Adorable! This Beatles fan approves.

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  5. What a fabulous idea - I love the little hearts, they are so warm and welcoming!

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  6. I LOVE this idea! I've been looking for ways to spruce up my home office from these drab ivory walls. THIS might just be it!

    XoXo,

    Mimi @ Irresistible Icing

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  7. This beatles fan also approves :)

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  8. Awesome! You are talented for sure! I love the step by step photos. Very detailed!

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  9. super super cute. great ideas :) love the type on the wall!

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  10. Great ideas! I actually make the wall hooks, and usually just use sawtooths but this is a fab idea, well done:-)

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  11. I love this, Amanda - What a super-fun wall you've got now! I adore those hearts:)

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  12. What a great idea! I love this!

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  13. lovely idea! I wasn't planning on decorating any walls that way, but now I think I'd like to try it, thanks for the tutorial! ;)

    happy sales Mrs. Danni!! ;)
    I hope you have a fabulous time at all your fairs/events. :)

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  14. this is lovely :) i've been wanting to put up a coat rack for a while..and this post inspired me to jump on it!

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  15. Cute idea! Love it! And I bet your guests always have a smile on their faces when they come and go.

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  16. This looks super! Great way to brighten an entrance :)

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  17. What an adorable tutorial ! Something that I'll have to keep in store when I have enough space to build such a decoration :)

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  18. This is so gorgeous!! Best of luck with the craft show! xoxo

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  19. oh i love that quote!!! I just became ur new follower girl..keep up the great work!
    xoxo

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  20. This is just gorgeous! I didn't realise until I scrolled down that the script was actually on the wall (I thought it was just typed onto the picture - d'oh!) It is lovely and just so fresh and clean instead of the usual clutter of a hallway (ours anyway!)

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  21. So beautiful, and so simple! Thanks for the DIY :)

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  22. Wow, I love this so much! It's so sweet and pretty! I just came over from Joy Ever After and will be linking to this if you don't mind.

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Friends, Thank you so much for reading + supporting my blog, and for taking the time to leave me a comment. Your comment support truly means so much to me. Have a lovely day! xo, danni