How Cute Is That: love letter for the wall

How Cute Is That? is my mom’s favorite expression — and our ongoing home decor & DIY series. From aprons to attics to alternative offices, we’re breathing new life into anything old, sharing inspired ideas, and spinning mismatched scraps into charming decor. And YES, you can try this at home!

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Super simple idea that is super adorable. Step one: Grab an empty collage photo frame. I got the one above from Pier One.

Next up: Instead of photos, insert hand written words that spell out a statement. For this one, I simply wrote one word per photo frame. I used a sharpie to write the words on torn sheets of old paper. I then taped them to the cardboard that was already in the frame (placeholders for photos) with washi tape.

You are so very loved….a perfect, instant hope message for the wall.

I hung this one up next to the bed in our guest room. I love the idea of our guests lying down after a busy day only to look over and see this sweet little message hanging on the wall.

Now, seriously friends. HOW CUTE IS THAT?

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Hi, I’m Kelly Rae Roberts! Before I picked up my first paintbrush at the age of 30, I was a medical social worker. I followed my whispers and started playing with paint, and everything changed.

I’m now a full-time artist, author, and Possibilitarian who helps women explore their creativity, nourish their souls, and build thriving creative businesses.

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12 Comments

Chrystina on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 5:39 pm

What a brilliant piece of art!! I love this, and I love that it's in your guest bedroom – what a great message to wake up to!!

lauradodson on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 4:07 pm

This is amazing! And the metal heart is just awesome as ever…cool guest room.

Daniel From Ibiza Paradise Villas on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 4:24 am

so cute this portraits. love them.daniel

Lina on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 1:21 am

That's pretty darn cute! I also love the term 'hope message'. 🙂

Laly Mille on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 10:02 pm

Absolutely in love with this idea! Thank you Kelly rae!

LauraK on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 9:30 pm

Love it. Thanks for sharing!

CanvasPics {Interior HeART still life} on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 8:51 pm

Very cute – another take I'd credit if I remembered where I saw it is to take an empty frame (no glass either), spray your fave color if need be, hang and tape your little guy's artwork in it…can do a collage of many frames, best gallery ever right? 🙂

Gabriela Luzzi on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 8:25 pm

que buena idea, gracias 🙂

destashio on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 7:09 pm

Really sweet idea. So simple but definitely cute.

Daisy Girl's Art Studio on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 4:41 pm

Oh.. It's sooo cute! I love it! <3

Kim on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 4:32 pm

Love,Love,Love this!
Smiles,
Kim

lizzysapronstrings.com on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 11:24 am

So Sweet! Love it! : )

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