Putting those Pinterest word quotes on display

by Robyn Wright on February 22, 2012

in Living

One of the things I really like on Pinterest are the wonderful quotes and motivational words I find, I have my own word board. The only problem is that once I pin them I do not see them again that often unless I’m looking at my own boards. Problem solved – I’m putting my favorites on display around my house. Here is quick tutorial on how I am doing this.

pinterest word board
STEP 1:  Find your favorite Pinterest quotes and print them out. Simply click on the pin to bring it up on its on page, then right click and print the image. Your browser may work a bit differently, but you get the idea.
Put your Pinterest quotes on display - easy project
STEP TWO: Cut out your quotes – you just want to trim the paper down a bit.
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STEP THREE: Apply adhesive to your cut out quotes. I use my Xyron machine for this, but a glue stick will work just fine also. Now apply the quote to a piece of colored or decorative paper of your choice. I used cardstock because it is sturdy and will hold up well when placing around the house.
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STEP FOUR: Cut out around the cardstock to create a border. I use both regular and decorative edge scissors. It is totally your choice. Now they are ready to display.
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STEP FIVE: Display where you like. I used some 3M Command Picture Clips here in my office to hang up mine. You can see the little clips at the bottom of these two quotes. You can also use magnets on the fridge, frame them, pin to a cork board, or whatever suits your needs.
If you have quotes that are on a very dark background, consider creating them again on your own in Paint or another program on your computer using a pretty font. Another idea, if you really like the original background, is to print it out at a Kodak Kiosk as a photo – this way you get that really nice image you love on nice paper without going through a ton of your own ink on your home printer.
If you have a lot of quotes just rotate them. Keep them together and every week or so change them out to keep your inspiration and motivation fresh!

© 2012, Robyn Wright. All rights reserved.

Tagged as: arts/crafts, pinterest, tutorial

  • http://twitter.com/nella22 Marnely Rguez-Murray

    Love this idea! Going to find some good quotes! 

  • http://moonswordschamber.blogspot.com/ nik

    Your board of quotations is excellent…Mr. Bartlett would be proud! I like the Picture Clip idea and changing them out. Thanks for the creative tutorial!  :)

  • TheAngelForever

    Love this idea Robyn. It would also work really well for an inspirational board within a classroom. 

  • Cassie

    this is a great idea! I was thinking about this very same thing a couple days ago… Where do I put all these great quotes? I thought maybe I could use one of the canvas print deals that comes up so often, and upload the artwork if the picture quality is good enough, then display it in the house! (dealbunny20@gmail.com) 

    • http://www.RobynsOnlineWorld.com/ Robyn’s Online World

      That is another fabulous idea! Would make for a great gift also if you had a quote that really fit someone well!

  • http://FeelsLikeHomeBlog.com Tara @ Feels Like Home

    Love it.

    And also, you are beautiful. 

    • http://www.RobynsOnlineWorld.com/ Robyn’s Online World

      {{{HUGS}}}

  • http://www.fromtracie.com From Tracie

    I love the idea of printing them out!! I have a whole board full of quotes like this, too, and I really do need to put them to better use. Thanks for the tip! 

  • Ellen Chrisitan

    Love it! I never thought of printing them out. Now I have one more thing to do this weekend!

  • simplydab

    Thanks for the idea. I can definitely use some positivity in my life right now, so this might be a good thing for me to try.

  • Jeannette Laframboise

    Wow-thanks so much for taking the time to post this! I am still shaking my head about Pinterest and how and why to use it. I hope that by the time I gather enough knowledge about it I will be able to use it properly and see the reasoning. I really appreciate all of the great info you post!

  • tannawings

    Love your quotes !

    You are surrounding yourself with pins! 

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Teresa-Faidley/100000182996073 Teresa Faidley

    Love it never thought of printing them out. What a wonderful ideal. 

  • Beachbird2

    You are a crafter aren’t you? Thanks for the ideas.
    beachbird2 at gmail dot com

  • Queentob

    I used to hang quotes all over my dorm room and loved it! I’m thinking it’s time to redo the office, this would make cool “wall paper”

    Thanks!

  • Rose Powell

    I loved the quotes you’ve selected, but I also loved this idea, my husband is not going to be pleased when I go out and purchase an xyron machine ;-)

    Thanks for sharing! I’m going to be putting together my first artsy fartsy craft in a while soon, would love to have your thoughts, let you know when it goes live :)

    xo

  • http://twitter.com/theladya Angie Bailey

    Great idea!

  • Ape2016

    That is such a cute idea.  I used to clip my favorite quotes from magazines and put them on my fridge. 

  • http://www.itsgravybaby.com Whitney

    Great idea.  I have a frame over my desk that I change quite often- always using free printables I find on my favorite blogs & Pinterest.

  • http://wmljshewbridge.blogspot.com/ Lorie Shewbridge

    What a great idea, I love it.
    I have lots of those things avaiable in my scrapbooking materials so it would be easy to do this.
    Thanks for the tutorial.

  • http://thebrokins.com/ Jasmine

    LOVE it! I will actually do this one.

  • Krystal R

    That’s awesome! I have to make a new Vision Board and will be using this to print out some of my faves too! 
    KrystalLrushing AT
    hotmail DOT com

  • Betty Baez

    I love these too bad I don’t have extra room in my house to do something like this!

  • TNrina

    Stumbled this

  • http://profiles.google.com/dwalline Diane W

    What a good idea, I would love to frame some to hang as you get to the top of the stairs to the bedrooms, that hallway is bare!

  • gkran

    What an interesting idea.

  • Sandra Gray

    Now this is exciting!  I’m just now hearing of Pinterest over the past couple of days and now it seems like it’s everywhere-gonna have to try this

  • Brysboo

    This is a really cute idea!  I feel the same way about the great quotes I find on Pinterest and some are probably “frame-able”.
    brysboo@gmail.com

  • http://www.superdumbsupervillain.com/ superdumb

    This is a good idea. I can’t believe it hadn’t occurred to me!

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