When it comes to seasonal decor, I tend to stick to Winter/Christmas. And by “stick to” I mean Make It Look Like Santa’s Workshop / A Wintery Wonderland Exploded In My House. I. Love. Christmas Decor.
But, I have to admit that I’ve recently had a hankering for some Fall-inspired touches around the house. In the past, I think I’ve been turned off by the predominantly brownish color palette of Fall decor, but with the recent metallics trend… now that’s a seasonal bandwagon I can get on! Whoo! Whoo! (wait, sorry, that’s a train sound. What sound does a bandwagon make?)
Anywho, I came across this seasonal Subway artΒ on Pinterest…
![Fall Subway Art from Antsi-Pants](http://twopurplecouches.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/fall-subway-art-from-antsi-pants.png)
from Antsi-Pants blog
and decided this was totally something I could decorate around. She’s even got glittery pumpkins right next to it! Yessss!
This is actually a printable that can be downloaded (for free!), but I had a Craft Itch that needed to be scratched. I decided with some paint and scrapbooking accessories, this could easily become a personalized piece. So I made a trip to Michael’s, picked up some supplies, and got to work!
![subway canvas supplies // www.twopurplecouches.wordpress.com](http://twopurplecouches.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/img_1197.jpg)
![supplies // www.twopurplecouches.wordpress.com](http://twopurplecouches.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/img_1198.jpg)
I picked up an 11″ x 14″ canvas and figured I’d need at least eight words/phrases to cover it. I made a list of all of the Autumn-related words I could think of, then narrowed down to the ones that best represent what I love about the season.
![paint supplies // www.twopurplecouches.wordpress.com](http://twopurplecouches.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/img_1200.jpg)
I wanted a variety of fonts, so I purchased stencils and 3D sticker letters. I also decided to free-hand some of the words, which I saved for last so that I could fill in remaining spaces as needed. I started with the stencils, tracing them lightly with a pencil.
![stencils // www.twopurplecouches.wordpress.com](http://twopurplecouches.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/img_1202.jpg)
Then I added the 3D sticker letters, free-handed in the remaining spaces, and added a few “accessories” in the form of the sunflower, pumpkin and leaf stickers. Just to add some extra pizzazz!
![finished subway canvas // www.twopurplecouches.wordpress.com](http://twopurplecouches.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/img_1214.jpg)
I’m surprisingly pleased with how it turned out! And how relatively easy it was to do! A little bit more time consuming (took me about 2-2.5 hours from start to finish), but fun and worth it.
I already have plans for a Christmas one π
It hasn’t found a permanent home yet, but I have a few other Fall ideas in my mind that I’m hoping to pull together this weekend!
Where do you stand on seasonal decor?
Update: found this fun Fall Decorating Link Party from The Lettered Cottage! Check out all of the other bloggers’ awesome fall decor ideas!