Everyone LOVES subway art. I love using Wordle to create an easy DIY alternative to Subway art. Using the Wordle site to create the design you’d like gives you the start you need.
Wordle Wall Art
I made these Wordle wall art pieces for my son’s teachers. They LOVED them. I chose words that my son used to describe each teacher to add a personal touch. This project wasn’t very hard, but it did take more time than I first thought.
Items needed:
- Plywood- I purchased a pre cut 2 x 2 piece of plywood at a local hardware store.
- Craft paint
- paint brushes
- foam stamps – mine were bought years ago from Creative Keepsakes and are no longer available.
- Wordle Design
I painted the board with black craft paint. While it dried, I used white paint to create different hues of grays to use for the words. I used a variety of foam stamps to create the words and shapes I wanted.
Using the word choices my son chose for his teachers, I simply typed those into Wordle and created a fun pattern.
This gift was so loved and popular, I’ve been asked to duplicate it for our school auction using words describing our community.
~Mychl says
That is a WONDERFUL idea for teacher gifts! I just finished mine the other day too (we were out Tuesday . . . I'm just north of you!)
Hopefully I can remember this for next year!! 🙂
Clarissa says
True that for crafty projects, you know when you start but not when you end! I love this idea; it could also work for mother's or father's Day.
Clarissa
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Pati @ A Crafty Escape says
I can't wait to see the finished product.
Jen says
The gift looks awesome and they're very unique!
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Raelyn says
Oh my gosh….I love that!
I wish I had seen these sooner…we too are still in school, out MOnday, but I don't think I have the time to do them!!!!!
GRRRRRRRRR
Next year!
Super cute…thank you!
Chara Lynn says
What a great looking project! I am certain I didnt have anything like that when I was in school.. I bet the teachers will be floored. I love it!
Chara
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CraftyLikeLindy says
I love your teachers gift idea! We made flower pens in a cute flower pot for our teachers this year.
Steph @ somewhatsimple says
I love those teacher's gifts! What a great idea!
marie says
What a creative gift; I am sure they will love it.
Marie
Melanie Gray Augustin says
That is such a cool gift for a teacher! It looks fabulous!
Sharon says
Those teacher appreciation gifts are awesome. Please post photos of them when you are completely done. And I would love that necklace. I ordered one for myself a few months ago and I love it (I ordered one that says "loved" after going through an awful time). Sharon
Ruthanne says
those are FANTASTIC!!! hmmmm….wonder which one of my students' parents I should forward this to? LOVE it!
baglady says
Those are really cool- the teachers will be thrilled with them and I am speaking for many years of experience. Thanks for the idea.
thepaperroSe says
too cute! lucky teachers!!!!
LF says
Wordles are so awesome!! I have never thought to use them this way. As a teacher, I can assure you they are going to love this!!!
Colleen @ MuralMaker&More says
Ah-Ha! You DO paint! Just kidding 😉
They're darling and I love the Word site.
taftms says
Amazingly cool! Fully worth taking time off from writing. 🙂 The teachers (and principal) will be thrilled! If not… send one my way! 😉
taftms says
Amazingly cool! Fully worth taking time off from writing. 🙂 The teachers (and principal) will be thrilled! If not… send one my way! 😉
Stacey says
I'm sure the teacher's look forward to your gifts knowing the creativity and thought behind them! Wordle is so cool!
Andrea says
Such a good idea! Where do you find all your foam stamps?
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Amanda Dale says
Thought about Wordle all day after reading your blog. Came up with some wedding ideas for my wedding blog. I linked Today's Creative Blog to the post!
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Thank you so much for the inspiration!
Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says
This is a great idea! I love it! I'd never heard of Wordle before so thanks for the link. 🙂
Jennifer says
Love the typography look!! Great idea.
Tauni says
Lucky teacher. Your thank you's are much nicer (not to mention time intensive) than mine 🙂
t says
Awesome idea. Did you really come up with it yourself, cause I know I sure never would!
Roodie says
Great Idea. Can't wait to try it!
Lori says
Thank you for the daily inspiration! Yours and others! Love the teacher gift but am pretty sure I can't fit it in before year end… though I may try…
Lori
Kole and Paula Spaulding says
those are so cute! You're so kind for taking the time to make teachers presents!
alissa4illustration says
You have an AWESOME blog, so I award you with the Versatile Blogger Award!
http://sugarcookieart.blogspot.com/2010/06/blog-award.html
I had to pick blogs that I recently discovered, and I just started reading this one of yours. I'm an artist, art teacher and this blog inspires me.
jules says
What a great idea! I have those stamps and I have not used them in forever! Thanks!!!
Amanda Dale says
I had never seen Wordle! Wow! That is fantastic! I can't wait to use it.
the overloaded mommy says
I LOVE these teacher gifts. May have to keep something like this in mind for when my little lady goes to school this year.
Casey
http://www.theoverloadedmommy.blogspot.com
Michelle says
Great idea. I love the final product!
Jamie says
that's so cute. what an awesome idea!
Avril Miller says
I adore this teacher gift!!! I've been wanting to do something similar….you may have given me the final push! Those teachers will be soooo happy to receive such a special gift I'm sure. 🙂
Brandon, Leslie, and Carter Petersen says
These are great! How creative. I'm sure the teachers will absolutely love them. I do! And thanks for the Wordle link – I'm gonna use that soon I think!
ellie g says
"if I think a project is only going to take me 30 min to do…….it will take 10x that amount."
Pretty sure I need to get that tattooed somewhere on my person.
(they look amazing so far, by the way. It usually ends up being worth it. Right? RIGHT? ….please tell that to my husband)
Shelia says
Oh I love this, it would be good on a birthday card also.
Doubly Blessed says
I'm a teacher and I'd love to get that as a gift!
Joann says
…my fav is "hilarious"…it's great he thinks of her that way. 🙂
[email protected] Not Just Paper and Glue says
I'm sure they will love them! Why is it that most projects take much longer than we ever imagine? LOL
hipchic~cynde says
These look great!! And I totally understand…it always takes longer than I think it will. I just get lost in what I am doing and loose track of time 🙂
Have a great day.
malia says
your boards are awesome– you are really creative
beth says
Love, love, love this necklace!
Terri says
I am going to google wordle now, LOL!
Great idea!
Van says
New to this blog- hello! I love the super creative spirit of this blog. I'll be sure to follow for inspiration!
Amanda L. says
Cool idea for a teacher gift….love that your son gave the descriptions!
Janine Claire Robinson says
What a wonderful gift! They are going to LOVE their pressies!