Saturdays Are Fun: DIY Subway Art
Published August 6, 2011 | 
Julie Ann Shahin, Social Media Team
To bring a bit of vintage flair and uniqueness into your home and/or style file, check out today’s look at Subway Art and Tutorials. These nostalgic relics of days gone by from over 100 years ago, bring back sentimental feelings of the good ole’ days. I think we visual thinkers love them for the creative use of words and fonts. Plus the use of Subway Art in movies and televisions shows has subliminally entered our consciousness, such as in the TV Show Brothers and Sisters, as seen with this screenshot from Youtube:
- Brothers and Sisters (Referential screengrab from you tube show clip)
“Having appeared as unique set decorations in several motion pictures including Monster-In-Law , Spiderman III , and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and television shows including The Good Wife, Royal Pains, and Veronica Mars, vintage subway signs look great in a number of settings from offices, to board rooms, to restaurants, to kitchens and living rooms,” according to Subwaysigns.com.
Let’s check out all the different styles of Subway Art in decor…
A vintage antique rolled framed subway sign at a game table nook…to purchase see http://www.subwaysigns.com
Source: decorallure.blogspot.com via Alyssa on Pinterest
Also available at subwayssigns.com
Source: tarahlowry.blogspot.com via Katie on Pinterest
If you’re interested in purchasing one, see info here.
Source: homeremediesrx.blogspot.com via Gloria (Potentially Beautiful) on Pinterest
In a Pottery-Barn style entry way….
Source: bluevelvetchair.blogspot.com via Cheryl on Pinterest
A great collage of psalms…
Source: lilluna.com via Kathleen on Pinterest
Subway art (vinyl words added to glass) creatively combined with shutters and a wreath…
Source: eighteen25.blogspot.com via Katelyn on Pinterest
Framed subway art…free downloads
Source: gusandlula.com via Camille on Pinterest
11×14 Mama Loves You print on heavyweight matte art paper. A sweet reminder for your little ones. Available at gusandlulu
Source: blog.silhouetteamerica.com via Annelies on Pinterest
Tips for designing your word art from the Silhouette blog here….
Source: sassysites.blogspot.com via Momma on Pinterest
Ask kids to help define Grandma for a wonderful present for any holiday or even Grandparent’s Day!
Source: tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com via Lesley on Pinterest
Family Rules or Family Mottos make great Subway Art… available here
Source: thingswithwingsartjournal.blogspot.com via Camille on Pinterest
Be creative with mixed media background and colorful fonts…use the store locator and online shop links here
Source: iffyscraps.blogspot.com via Tiffany on Pinterest
Laundry Room Subway Art…
Source: bedifferentactnormal.com via Jennifer on Pinterest
Custom birth stats for a baby’s nursery, great clean graphic style. Available at Trendy Peas
Source: scissorsandspatulas.com via Cheryl on Pinterest
Baby Girl Subway Art…
Source: sahasrara-shanti.tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest
Use your favorite quote….
Or Oprah’s Favorite Quote…available here
Source: eighteen25.blogspot.com via Camille on Pinterest
Frame up your favorite sport fanatic’s related words…
NUMBERS
Source: evolutionofhome.blogspot.com via Jennifer on Pinterest
Pottery Barn knock-off cost $3.00 using Silhouette
Source: organizeyourstuffnow.com via Carrie on Pinterest
3D Subway Art using Clearance Numbers on sale for $.25 each…
HOLIDAYS AND SEASONS
Source: eighteen25.blogspot.com via Nichole on Pinterest
Teacher Appreciation…
Source: thehouseofsmiths.com via Brittany Phillips on Pinterest
Halloween Decorating Ideas
Source: tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com via Cathy on Pinterest
Supersized Halloween Subway Art…. love the rolled flowers
Source: craftily-ever-after.blogspot.com via Kylee on Pinterest
Thanksgiving Printable…
Source: 1.bp.blogspot.com via Louisa on Pinterest
Christmas banner….
Source: bluecricketdesign.net via Heather on Pinterest
Colorful New Year’s Eve Printable
Source: eighteen25.blogspot.com via Michele on Pinterest
Lovely Valentine’s Day Subway Art…
Source: tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com via Jennifer on Pinterest
Supersized Valentine Subway Art….
Source: eighteen25.blogspot.com via Mandy on Pinterest
Fun St. Patty’s Day Subway Art…
Source: thisblessednest.blogspot.com via Candy on Pinterest
Fresh Spring Subway Art…by Christine M Smith
Source: eighteen25.blogspot.com via Julia on Pinterest
Colorful Easter Subway Art….
Source: ladycrafter14.blogspot.com via Katelyn on Pinterest
Loving Mother’s Day Art….
Source: todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com via Vicky on Pinterest
Loving Father’s Day Art….
Source: tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com via Brandi on Pinterest
Trendy Summer Subway Art….
Source: jenbowles.tumblr.com via Julie on Pinterest
Lake Rules…
Source: eighteen25.blogspot.com via Katherine on Pinterest
4th of July Subway Art in non-traditional colors…
Source: eighteen25.blogspot.com via Nikki on Pinterest
Happy Birthday Frameable…
Source: oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com via Ashley on Pinterest
OTHER PROJECTS
- Card Created with the Cricut Word Collage Cartridge by Joy at Obsessedwithscrapbooking
Card Created with the New Cricut Word Collage Cartridge
Source: craftyladylindsay.blogspot.com via Brittany on Pinterest
Milk Bottle Subway Art
Source: foreverdecorating.blogspot.com via Nancy on Pinterest
Subway Art Chair
Source: todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com via Stephanie on Pinterest
st. patrick’s day subway art gum wrappers
Source: onceuponacrafttime.com via Melissa on Pinterest
father’s day {subway art} corn hole
- Happy Birthday Letterpress Card by weheartpaper
Letterpress Card Subway Art
Source: tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com via Julie on Pinterest
Christmas Subway Art Pillow with Tutorial
- New Subway Art Tote from Tim Holtz
New Subway Art Market Tote by Tim Holtz
Source: sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com via Tammy on Pinterest
Sewing Machine Subway Art Tutorial
- Etched Glass Subway Summer Art
Etched Glass Subway Summer Art Tutorial using Silhouette
Framed Kraft Coldplay Lyrics
Source: kwernerdesign.com via Heather on Pinterest
Holiday Card Subway Art by Kristina Werner Using Silhouette Studio Software
Source: lifecraftsandwhatever.blogspot.com via Julie on Pinterest
Source: themotherhuddle.com via Beth on Pinterest
Tutorial for Personalized Subway Art T-shirt
Source: wonderfullywordy.blogspot.com via Tricia on Pinterest
Vinyl Decals for Your Mixer…can be ordered here after Summer is over.
Source: christineandcoblog.com via justjayma on Pinterest
Subway Art on a Monogram Letter….
Source: homemade.tipjunkie.com via Julie on Pinterest
Source: sweetpeasandbb.blogspot.com via Angie on Pinterest
Subway Art Flower Pot with Handprints….
TUTORIALS
Source: attemptingcreative.blogspot.com via Volree on Pinterest
Subway Art Tutorial Using a Cricut
Source: lilblueboo.com via Jennifer on Pinterest
How To Make A Vintage Sign Using a Canvas
Source: chickiemommacrafts.blogspot.com via Sarah on Pinterest
Birth Stats Tutorial Using Computer and Spray Paint
Source: thehouseofsmiths.com via Julie on Pinterest
Oversized Subway Address Art Tutorial
Source: piecedpastimes.blogspot.com via Knick on Pinterest
Favorite Places Subway Art Tutorial Using Contact Paper
Source: remodelaholic.com via Chelsea on Pinterest
Source: lilmoptop.blogspot.com via Jennifer on Pinterest
Family Tree Subway Art Tutorial Using Microsoft Publisher and Modpodge
Source: iheartfood4thought.com via Oneearup on Pinterest
Tutorial Using Contact Paper and Spray Paint
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Julie Ann Shahin is a New York-based art journaler, scrapbooker, mixed media craftster who specializes in hybrid and altered art techniques. She will be blogging regularly for tangiebaxter.com on Tuesdays and Saturdays. You may contact Julie Ann directly at julieann dot shahin at gmail dot com
Love this post! I am so inspired, I want to do it all
I know, right? I’m measuring spaces in my house to figure out where I can hang a canvas!!! xoxo
You had me at SUBWAY…thank you for all the inspiration…GREAT POST
Thanks for all the ideas – it is utterly inspiring!
Oh this looks like great fun, I have to try this. Thanks Julie Ann!
What an honor to be included in your list of amazing projects! I LOVE these subway art projects and could easily have one in every room of my house.
Thanks again for adding mine to your collection!
Thanks for featuring me! I love all these great ideas! What a wonderful way to present all the subway art options out there. Thanks again.
thank you so much for mentioning our family rules signs in your post!
I’m not sure where you’re getting your info, but great topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for magnificent info I was looking for this Saturdays Are Fun: DIY Subway Art | Studio Tangie for my mission.