Don’t you love Martha Stewart? I do. Her ideas are fantastic, like this tip to keep a gallery wall looking organized, and this family tree art. When I saw this idea, I knew I had to try it. So, I painted a canvas and bought paint pens from Michael’s and made a family tree for Ben’s side and my side of the family. You can see one peeking through the door in this photo.
While I like the sentiment, I hate my handwriting. I guess I’m like my friend Jen in that regard. When I went to IKEA last summer, I snagged two 20 inch square Ribba frames. They were silver (they were $5.00 cheaper than the white) so I spray painted them white while painting some other frames for the hall.
Then, I got to work in Photoshop. My mat opening is 11.5 inches square, so I recreated the design, updating with babies and marriages in our families since 2008. Once I completed the designs, I went to FedEx Office, formerly Kinko’s and had the designs printed as 12 inch square prints on plain white paper.
I taped the design to the back of the mat and placed the new designs in frames. I used the Century Gothic font at 9 point, but because the designs are in a hall, they will only be viewed close up.
I really love the cleaner, sleeker look.
Now, we have two custom, framed family trees hanging on either side of the main bathroom door.
Martha has great ideas for other family tree styles, too. Do you have a family tree? Any other art to show off your family? I have a different family tree art piece as well, for sale in our Etsy shop. I’m considering adding a printed version including a customized option of adding family members names within the rings. Are you interested? I’d love to work with you to create a custom art design.
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Love this! I printed it out (or tore it out of my Martha magazine) years ago, but I wanted to wait until I had a little one to use this in her room. Guess I should start it now that she’s almost 2! Great job!
I love family trees too, but I have not made one yet. One day, it is on my long list of things I want to do.
This is a great way to have a family tree displayed in the house. It looks so sleek and clean as well. This makes me need to get in gear and try to figure out all the history in my family to make a family tree.
That’s adorable, and looks so clean and simple!
I love this modern family tree!
Please contact me regarding making one of these up. Thanks!
This is so charming I love the idea! I do love my handwriting so I might have to try it. Is that weird to admit? Haha! If the writing version doesn’t work out I might have to try your type version. How cool! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Heather,
I don’t think that’s weird to admit. I WISH I liked mine. I’d love to see your version if you make one 🙂
A
I love this! I love the idea of a family tree displayed and I LOVE the sleekness of this! I am so trying this : )
This is a great idea! Also- I love the blue and white bedspread in your picture. I have been looking for one just like this. Can you share where is is from? Thanks and love your blog!
Hi Reg,
Thanks so much for your kind comments! The quilt is from Ross (which is like TJ Maxx), so I can’t guarantee you’ll find the same one, but I love Ross, TJ Maxx, Home Goods and Marshalls for their cheap bedding. Hope it helps!
Amanda