I'm always looking for something fun for the mantel. So, I decided to try out the engineer print idea floating around Pinterest these days...only add a little something extra!
Here's what I did:
Step 1: Print out the engineer print from a local office supply store.
Mine cost $2.99 for a 24x36 print. (I found this image here.)
Step 2: Glue it to a surface.
I chose plywood (because, you already know I always have plywood lying around). I'll save you the tutorial on that. There's several good ones out there...like this one or this one.
Step 3: Add some color.
I wasn't opposed to the black and white, but I wanted to highlight it somehow...make it stand out more. I knew it wouldn't do if I painted everything...so instead I merely added a few touches here and there. And, in fact, I found it was best done using my own fingertips.
Step 4: Mod Podge it.
I added a final layer of Mod Podge, just to finish it off.
I'd do it again...especially for $2.99.
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love it! will definitely try this out
ReplyDeleteOh I love this! I am for sure going to try it out in the near future.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I am speechless... it looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteHow can something so simple and inexpensive make such an impact? It looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! I love this idea - especially how you added the color into it! What a great idea! This turned out amazing.
ReplyDeleteso creative! this looks great!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic . Great idea :)
ReplyDeletePinned. Great idea adding the paint, you are so smart.
ReplyDeleteBliss
Your awesome, inexpensive wall art drives me INSANE! I found your record cover art a few months back and made one to go over my bed and absolutely LOVE it! I also collected a bunch of children's record covers to do ne for my boys room as well. And Christmas ones to do a Christmas one.... I got a little carried away! Now I am going to have to try this one as well! LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteAnd, how wonderful! I love the idea of using the kid's records! I bet it looks great!
This is amazing. I'm always looking for mantle ideas too! So glad that I happened across your blog on Pintest. I will visit, often, I'm sure. :)
ReplyDeleteuhm....this is GREAT!!!!
ReplyDeleteWay too cute! I don't think mine would turn out the same...but that never stopped me from trying before :)
ReplyDeleteLove it, want one, need one!
ReplyDeleteTotal rookie question here, but what is "engineer print"? Was this printed on photo paper?
ReplyDeleteYou are not the only one wondering that. I love it though. With as bored as I get with things I love how easily you could change up the look and feel of the room.
DeleteHi Holly, Popping over to say "Hi" because I saw your pumpkins in a crate featured on bhg.com. {My mod-podge pumpkins were also in the slide show.} Your blog is fantastic! I'm enjoying my visit here. Wanted to follow you on Google+, but couldn't find you?
ReplyDeleteWarmly, Michelle
Oh my I love it! What a great idea adding the color on the black and white!
ReplyDeletelove! want to try!
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