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Monday, August 23, 2010

Running Subway Art

I have been seeing Subway Art EVERYWHERE!!! It seems that it is the "in" thing right now and I really like  LOVE it!!!  I have always thought it was pretty cool stuff, so to see so much of it out in blogland is awesome!

My son's room had a spot that needed a little something, so I thought, why not make my own piece of Subway Art that reflected something that he was passionate about?  He is a runner.  He runs track.  He runs cross country.  And, if I do say so myself, he is pretty dang good at it!  :)  Anyway, he has running quotes that he likes and so I used those for my inspiration for my art piece.

I took a regular artist canvas and cut out vinyl lettering on my Cricut.  I used a variety of different cartridges for this project.  I designed the look I wanted using my Cricut Design Studio.  I LOVE IT!
Doing this project was a great way to use up all the different odd pieces and colors of vinyl I had :)
After I got the look I wanted, I took the canvas outside and gave it a good coat of black spray paint.
 I let it dry and then peeled off the vinyl letters.  Here is what my finished piece of art looks like.  I really LOVE it!!!  :)

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41 comments:

  1. Kara @ Mine for the MakingAugust 23, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Turned out fabulous! I need to get on the subway art train and join in! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Kara

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  2. RoeshelAugust 23, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Lori - it's awesome! I love subway art and you're so clever to personalize it that way...such a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity in the DIY Project Parade! ;)

    Have a great week!

    Roeshel

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  3. AnonymousAugust 23, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Love this! MIght have to make it as a gift for my sister who is just now really into running and getting ready for her first half marathon.

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  4. UnknownAugust 23, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    I hate running but I ADORE ZUMBA! i DO HOWEVER, love your subway art. I need to get on the subway art banwagon SOON. come link to CraftOManiac Monday. Happy DAY. Jen

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  5. BrittanyAugust 23, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    This is awesome!!! Great job!

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  6. alessandraAugust 23, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Absolutely love it.
    But the quotes, I'm a slacker ;)

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  7. BrookeAugust 23, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Love it! I might have to do a sports one for Rykers room. I need more in his room. I might be calling you for the letters/words.

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  8. Kris HannahAugust 23, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    thank you for following me on the monday blog hop! I am now your newest follower too :)

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  9. staci @ lizard n ladybugAugust 23, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    love this one!!!
    I need to make another one - I'm trying this technique next!

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  10. GeorgiaAugust 23, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    I think I will try this. It is wonderful :)

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  11. GeorgiaAugust 23, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    I think I will try this. It is wonderful :)

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  12. moncheriAugust 23, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Following you via Making friends Monday. Pls. follow me back too @ http://masalabowl.blogspot.com/

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  13. OliviaAugust 23, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    That is amazing! Great work!
    scuhakingdom.blogspot.com

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  14. ElizabethAugust 23, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    My dad would love that running piece!

    New follower from Making Friends Monday!

    http://bethscoupondeals.blogspot.com/

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  15. DIAPERS in the DESERTAugust 23, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    You are so Creative and I am always amazed at the wonderful things you make.

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  16. Teri LAugust 23, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    I love it! I bet he treasures it.

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  17. Jenn SerattAugust 23, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    I love the graphic nature of this and how personal it is! I'd love for you to link it up to my Art Therapy linky party.

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  18. CristanAugust 23, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    I LOVE this!!! My husband is a professional runner and has been all his life. This would be a perfect present for this coming Christmas!!! Thanks for such an AWESOME idea! :D

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  19. April J HarrisAugust 23, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    That looks seriously professional! What a great piece of art - well done!!

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  20. LYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDSAugust 23, 2010 at 2:22 PM

    Great job on your project! I've been wanting to create something similar - but listing the places we've traveled to!! This may just be the motivation I need (esp. since I have two BLANK canvases parked in the garage just begging for a project!)

    Thanks so much for sharing! I spotted you at several blog-parties today and had to come over to say "HI!!"

    :D Lynda

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  21. AnonymousAugust 23, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Oh, this is too cute! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  22. GingerAugust 23, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    Neato! Looks great! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

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  23. M.O.T.BAugust 24, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Looks great! I want to try stickers since I don't have a cricut. We will see.

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  24. Kaysi @ Keeping it SimpleAugust 24, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    That is awesome!

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  25. Laura @ House of Thrifty DecorAugust 24, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Really cool, I need to get a cricket. I'm one of your newest followers. Can't wait for your weekly party.

    http://houseofthriftydecor.blogspot.com/

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  26. J RodneyAugust 25, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    That's so cool!


    Thank you for joining me at Follow Us Monday Morning!

    I would love it, if you would come and join me at The Wednesday Window . The Wednesday Window is the place to link up your favorite blog post of the week, check out Frugality Is Free for more details

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  27. Christi August 25, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    great idea to use the circuit and it turned out well!

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  28. Dawn LopezAugust 25, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Hiya! I am your newest follower! Hope you will visit us too at www.justmarriedwithcoupons.com

    Your blog is SO cute!

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  29. AnonymousAugust 25, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Very cool, smart idea to do it with a running theme. :)

    I am a new follower from Take It From Me's Welcome Wednesday. You can find me at My Junk Drawer

    http://kristensjunkdrawer.blogspot.com/

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  30. Ron CooperAugust 25, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Hi Lori!

    Hope you're having a great summer!

    Already following you! Now posting inspiring messages on my new Facebook fan page three times a week. Take a peek:

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspire/338562522284?ref=ts

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  31. gail@My Repurposed LifeAugust 25, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    great job! I wish I had a cricut!
    gail
    stopping by from bnotp

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  32. Kindra-At Home With KAugust 25, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    My hubby and I just started running this year and did our first 5k this summer. We had the best time! Love your subway art!

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  33. NikkiAugust 25, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    I'm working on a very similar project right now!!!!!!!!!!!! So cool to see how yours turned out, now I'm even more motivated to finish mine!!! lol
    Thanks so much for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day

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  34. Angela FriendAugust 25, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Very CUTE! I was looking for a way to use letters from my Cricut! Now I know i need vinal! Thanks for sharing!
    -Angie
    paintingchic.blogspot

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  35. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageAugust 26, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Great job! This would be great to add to my linky party.

    Hope to see you there.

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  36. AnonymousAugust 26, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Love, LOVE this! It is perfect for a boy's room!

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  37. Carolyn @ My Backyard EdenAugust 27, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    This is awesome! Thanks for sharing at My Backyard Eden!

    I need to make one for my soccer playing kids!

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  38. Teresa @ Grammy GirlfriendAugust 27, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Love, love it....One of my favorite things I have seen tonight

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  39. Kristin Renee' WynegarAugust 29, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    this is really cool. i love the subway art idea. ill have to try it! i was just stopping by i found your site on night owl crafting. hope to hear from u soon!

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  40. AUDRAAugust 30, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    That's so awesome and sweet of you to do that for your son!
    Thanks for sharing!
    I'm feeling inspired to do one for my husbands work!

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  41. UnknownAugust 30, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    LOVE it! We are so glad you joined us for Anything Related! Come back tomorrow for another great party!
    {Rebekah}

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