When I was trying to decide what I wanted my new art for this frame to say, I knew I wanted it to be something inspiring to me and my family. I have alway strived to go against the flow, be different, to just plain “be myself”. Resting in who I am in Christ is where I find the most peace. I want to teach my kids the same…to be themselves, who they are in Christ. Even if a decision is not alway the most popular decision, follow it…if it means you are striving to do God’s will. Be creative, inspiring, uplifting, and love others along the way. For some reason this poem made me feel all of those things. Maybe my thoughts about the poem had nothing to do with what Robert Frost was thinking when writing it, but either way, it works for me.
It’s so simple to make your own book page and this cost me just under $20 to have it printed. Just 5 easy steps:
- Open up a word document
- Choose your desired font and size of font (I had to adjust the font size when I finished so it would fit on my page) I used “Lucinda Sans Typewriter” font
- Type what you want your book page or art to say
- Center it
- Send it to your local print shop to be printed (I asked them to size mine for a 24×36″ size) You can also set the size for larger sizes after you make it, but I hadn’t done that, and they fixed it fore me before printing.
The Road Not Taken
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And looked down one as far as I could
And be one traveler, long I stood
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
-Robert Frost
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This vintage poem by Robert Frost just made me think about how it’s ok to be different and sometimes that is how God stretches us.
I found the frame for the print at a local thrift store for $12! I still can’t believe the price. I think no one wanted it because the paint was chipping off a little and it was painted in a glossy black color. I painted it with White Dove Benjamin Moore paint in Satin finish and I love it! I love huge old ornate frames! The other frames on my wall are also old frames that I found at thrift stores and painted.
I hope this inspires you to make yourself some budget friendly wall art to remind you of just how special life really is or with something else that inspires you.
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Oh, I love this! Great choice!
Sweet! Thank you! I love that poem!
Love it! Love your painted frame too! I was just working on another Robert Frost poem yesterday for a pic I took. Frost poetry is always a good choice in my book!
Yes! Such a great poet!
That’s one of my favorite poems. I love how it looks in the frame. Definitely copying this idea!
Thank you Peggy! I hope you make one too!
I love this poem and this idea! Definitely will have to try it.
Got the stuff to make the hearts. No, still have to get some thicker jute.
Love your family photo. I don’t have one up either!
This is such a great idea! I have some old sheet music from a song my mother used to play on the piano. She passed away in 1998. I would love to do this with the sheet music. Thanks for sharing!
What a great idea! I’m so sorry for your loss!
Hi Natalie, I was wondering if your pieces are under glass in the frames. Your home is so charming 🙂 !
Thank you Kathleen! I take the glass out bc I don’t like the glare.
I love Robert Frost and that’s my favorite poem of his! Read his biography if you haven’t. He’s a very interesting man.
You house is beautiful because of your talent for decorating.
Oh I just love this idea! We are renovating our master bedroom and I may have to try this!!
Natalie,
I love that huge frame with the bookpage print in it and so want to take your idea and do something similar on my stairway. I will have to check ebay since I can’t go shop at second hand shops very well, cause I can’t walk much with nueropathy in my feet and legs….ugh! So frustrating! Love following you on IG!
Ugh, so sorry Brenda! I hope you find one! Ikea has some more modern looking large frames for a great deal!
Awww … so nice! My mother loved Robert Frost poems. I selected this one to be read at her memorial service a couple of years ago. So much fun following your creative efforts!
Thank you, Jane! Such a great poet! I’m so sorry for your loss!
Natalie it’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Now I’ll be on the look out for some beautiful old frames.
I absolutely love this idea and the poem you chose!! You’re also hilarious and I love that you’re open with your faith in Christ! Go Jesus!🙌😊
Sweet! Thank you so much! Jesus sure is the reason for it all
I love the idea – can you please please tell me if you simply send this file to print shop – and what is it actually printed on? I’d imagine it needs to be rigid enough to add to the frame. Looks so great and budget friendly 🙂
Thank you, Shari! Yes, I send the file right to the print shop and I have mine printed on matte poster paper/cardstock.
Which print shop do you use.. like a Staples? I never actually directly sent to printing place, is this something I can type in Google docs and send via my phone? Do they or can they adjust if not centered etc. Sorry for all the questions but I truly love it and some of the already printed and framed ones are so costly to purchase – I appreciate your help; I know your are busy busy 😉
Hi Shari! No problem! I just sent the file directly to them and they made it the size it needed to be for poster size. My office max has an email that I can send stuff to. Sometimes they charge a couple dollars to fix it, but they always do it if I ask. I hope that helps!
You know those material possessions that get you right in the heart? This is so beautifully done Natalie. Just Beautiful.