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Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather

What Has 8 Arms and 3 Frames? How To Make a DIY Octopus Triptych

in Easy DIY on 03/14/13

 

What has 8 arms and 3 frames? An Octopus Triptych. um, and what exactly is an Octopus Triptych you ask?

octopus triptych

 
Take a look at this arm eye candy…
 Pictured here in Giuliana DePandi and Bill Rancic’s home
source
This Octopus print actually has a long history- the original is a copperplate engraving by Lord Bodner and was published in 1826 in London as part of a series studying creatures of the deep.
While I admit that a large Octopus print may not suit everyone’s style, I was completely smitten when I saw it. I needed to get my tentacles on this art! However, the smitten-ness wore off pretty quick when I priced these from $1000 up to $4090.00.

Yes I said fourthousanddollars…
 
 
But I really needed this eight-armed goodness in my house!
So off I went on the quest for a way to do it myself.
Do you think Lord Bodner would mind?
 
After some hunting, found this Octopus graphic from Graphics Fairy:
 
Click here to link to this site. This is a great site with over 3500 printable vintage images.
I warn you now that it will suck you in!
 
Octopus Image – Check. 
 
Now I needed to figure out how NOT to spend EIGHT ARMS AND A LEG to get this Octopus print printed and framed. So after a little slicing and dicing in a Word document, I got this image onto six separate 11×17 sheets of paper. I was also able to make the image navy (at the time I thought I wanted a navy version)
This is how it looked as six separate images.
octopus triptych
Octopus Image Printed- Check.
Then I went to Michael’s and got three 11″ x 36″ inch ready-to-hang white frames.  These are just standard off-the-shelf frames you can find at a local craft store or on Amazon*. (*affiliate link)
In each frame, I stacked two images into one frame. When they are stacked, the print outs are a bit smaller at 11″ x 34″, but with the white background, you are not able to tell.Octopus Print Image Framed- Check.

Octopus Triptych 

Here you can see it on the mantel. 

octopus triptych

I love the way the three small frames make such a big statement.

 
 
octopus triptych

I love this large inexpensive DIY art.
It started above the fireplace in the dining room and now it is in the den layered on the big window frame.

Want one of your own?
I have now listed it in my Etsy shop- click here to purchase!

Thanks for stopping by. 

Related posts:

Printable Octopus Triptych- Now Available In My Etsy Store! easy & cheap Easter art How to Make Your Own Abstract Art for Free DIY State Fingerprint Art and Kids Art Gallery Wall

172 Comments

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Comments

  1. Dina says

    Mar. 18, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Awesome idea! It looks really great!
    Have a great week!

    Reply
  2. Jenny Pyykonen says

    Mar. 18, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    LOVE this!! I'm a sucker for ancient sea life! I painted an ancient mermaid (from Graphics Fairy as well)onto a vintage window, and it melts my heart everytime I look at it! So I MUST have your free printable….Please?! info@avablakecreations.com

    Thank you,
    Jenny
    Ava Blake Creations

    Reply
  3. Peggy says

    Mar. 19, 2013 at 4:43 am

    I would love to have a copy of this – it's amazing!! I am a new follower too!
    Peggy @ The Painted Pear peartreejewels@gmail.com Thank you!

    Reply
  4. carrie says

    Mar. 19, 2013 at 6:12 am

    Love this! I'm obsessed with octopi right now. I have a custom made octopus necklace and an octopus storage box. Just love it! I have the perfect place for this project-right when you walk in my front door. How's that for a greeting? Please send me the PDF. Lupaulfric@comcast.net. Thank you SO much!

    Reply
  5. MaryB. says

    Mar. 19, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Love this! I am busy making items that are sea related. Think this could clinch it!I would dearly love to have a pdf copy of this. MaryKahle1968@yahoo.com

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    Mar. 19, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    OOOOOhhhhh, yummy. I just love this. Would love to have a copy. I just joined your subscriber list. I am the new follower with the email address beginning with lawson. Thank you.

    M. C.

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    Mar. 20, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    I would love this for my summer mantle. Perfect. He is beautiful. Thank you so much! ladygreene@att.net

    Reply
  8. Heather says

    Mar. 20, 2013 at 8:39 pm

    OK! Just sent everyone that has requested so far. Let me know if you didn't get it. Thanks for stopping in!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    Mar. 21, 2013 at 2:37 am

    I love this! I need copies. Thanks so much. brajj2@yahoo.com

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Mar. 21, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Just sent it your way. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        Apr. 12, 2018 at 11:59 pm

        Would love a pdf copy of this! Ashleyseitz55@aol.com

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    • Mimi says

      Jun. 20, 2014 at 8:50 pm

      me too please karlexandra@gmail.com

      Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    Mar. 22, 2013 at 7:29 am

    My husband actually catches these in the sea near Sicily.. this would be a great present for him. Please send me the PDF…I just love it! spiderpizzo56@hotmail.com
    Thank you!!!

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    Mar. 23, 2013 at 2:27 am

    I think your prints look wonderful, I would really like to have one like it in my home.
    thanks for the inspiration… if you can e-mail me the Pdf my e-mail is rao561@yahoo.com
    thanks again

    Reply
  12. Lauree Hawes says

    Mar. 25, 2013 at 5:18 am

    Very creative and it looks great in you den. 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Mar. 25, 2013 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks so much! It has lived several places but I think it found its home in the den.

      Reply
  13. Jamie -Better With Age says

    Mar. 25, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    Wow, that's so cool! I've seen them around too but wouldn't think to attempt to make one! I love the Graphics Fairy. I'm your newest follower 😉
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Mar. 26, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  14. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    Mar. 25, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    Wow! That is so amazing! I love it! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.

    Reply
  15. Jenna LaFevor says

    Mar. 26, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Oh my goodness! I just want to give you a hug! I saw a very similar three frame print at a store a month or so back and wanted it SO badly, but did not want to pay the price! Thanks to you, I can make my own! I pinned it and can't wait to get it up! Thanks for sharing! And thank you SO much for linking up to Give Me the Goods Monday! Can't wait to see what you link up next week!

    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Mar. 26, 2013 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks for hosting! And pinning!
      See you next week!

      Reply
  16. Gretchen says

    Mar. 26, 2013 at 1:16 am

    That looks so great! I've been eyeing that octopus picture and wanting to do something with it for awhile now. fabulous job!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Mar. 26, 2013 at 3:00 pm

      Thanks! Would love to see your finished product if you use it! Thanks!

      Reply
  17. mrsben says

    Mar. 26, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    You did a fantastic job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Brenda-

    P.S: Re stacking two images in one frame …. I am wondering if you could have used a 'Banner format' in creating and printing off the image? (Realize the original would still have to be spliced and edited for the three sections prior to doing so.) Just a thought! ☺

    Reply
  18. Heather says

    Mar. 26, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Great idea, hadn't thought of that! Thanks!

    Reply
  19. Danielle says

    Mar. 27, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    Beautiful and such a great idea! I love all things nautical. I'd love for you to share this at my link party if you get a chance: http://www.findingsilverpennies.com/2013/03/silver-pennies-sundays-link-party_24.html

    Reply
  20. Heather says

    Mar. 28, 2013 at 12:58 am

    Just linked up. Thanks for the invite!

    Reply
  21. Helen says

    Mar. 28, 2013 at 2:42 am

    I love it!!! You're so smart to save $4000!!! lol

    Reply
  22. Danielle says

    Mar. 30, 2013 at 11:50 am

    Thank you for sharing this at Silver Pennies Sundays! x

    Reply
  23. Morgaine Ford-Workman says

    Mar. 31, 2013 at 12:58 am

    This looks awesome! great job!
    Morgaine from Madcap Frenzy
    http://www.madcapfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/03/totally-tuesday-link-party-2.html

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 1, 2013 at 5:59 pm

      Thanks! I will link up to your party tomorrow! Thanks for following- be sure to enter the giveaway to thank all of my new followers http://thesouthernstateofmind.blogspot.com/2013/03/giveaway-go-jump-in-lake-sign-24-value.html

      Reply
  24. Jenna LaFevor says

    Mar. 31, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    You were featured at Give Me The Goods Monday! Go check it out and grab a button: http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/03/give-me-goods-monday-features-1.html

    Can't wait to see what you link up this week! I LOVED this octopus print! It is on my to-do list!

    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 1, 2013 at 5:59 pm

      This made my week! Thanks again!

      Reply
  25. Mandy Beyeler says

    Apr. 4, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts – you were featured yesterday!
    –Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

    Reply
  26. Ginger Bergemann says

    Apr. 4, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    So Awesome! I love the impact it makes on your room.

    I'd love if you shared these at my Show & Tell party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/04/show-tell-20.html

    Reply
    • Ginger Bergemann says

      Apr. 9, 2013 at 3:35 pm

      Thank you for linking up to Gingerly Made's Show & Tell. You've been featured! http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/04/show-tell-features_9.html

      Reply
  27. Sarah S says

    Apr. 8, 2013 at 2:06 am

    This looks amazing! What a great DIY project.

    Reply
  28. Hook, Line and Sink Her says

    Apr. 14, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    AMAZEBALLS. Have just discovered you and immediately hit follow button after spotting this. And that costs about $3,960 less than buying the originals. Hurrah! x

    Reply
  29. Anonymous says

    Apr. 25, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    Where do I get the info for the free printable? Would lovveee to have this!! Somebody email me pleaaseee!! lillyeverhart@gmail.com

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Apr. 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

      Just emailed it to you. Please let me know if you didn't get it! Would love to see your finished product! Thanks.

      Reply
    • Krystale Jentink says

      Aug. 15, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      Can someone email it to me? Kjentk@gmail.com

      Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    Apr. 28, 2013 at 2:21 am

    Great job! It doesn't show that you stacked two pages in one frame. How were you able to cover that up so neatly!

    Reply
  31. Monograms Mud says

    Jun. 1, 2013 at 6:13 am

    Love everything about this! Thanks for the useful links. I've got a bare wall over my living room couch that might be getting some much needed artwork.

    Reply
  32. dcollins says

    Jun. 16, 2013 at 1:53 am

    Oh my goodness! I have been on the hunt for a discounted way to get this image and you did it! Impressed and very excited! Thank you for sharing your process and for saving a boatload of cash. 🙂

    Dawn

    Reply
  33. dcollins says

    Jun. 16, 2013 at 1:54 am

    Can you send me the PDF as well? Collinsfamilyil@gmail.com

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Jun. 19, 2013 at 1:46 am

      Just sent it your way! Enjoy!

      Reply
  34. Megan @ TheMcBaileys.com says

    Aug. 27, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    This is SERIOUSLY awesome!!!

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Aug. 28, 2013 at 2:14 pm

      Thanks Megan!

      Reply
  35. Melanie Ellison says

    Oct. 4, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    If it's not too late, can you send me the PDF? Melanie.l.ellison@gmail.com

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Oct. 8, 2013 at 2:38 am

      Just sent it over! Enjoy!

      Reply
  36. Anonymous says

    Oct. 14, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Love the idea and would like to try it! Can you please send me the pdf…unable to open the link.
    ckt9513@aol.com

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Oct. 16, 2013 at 4:07 am

      Just sent it to you. Thanks!

      Reply
  37. Anonymous says

    Nov. 4, 2013 at 2:25 am

    This is great, id love a copy, lheight@optonline.net. When you say you stack 2 prints, how do you not see the edges in the final & how do you keep the images from shifting? Could you please let me know when you email? Thank you

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      Nov. 9, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      I have the same question. How do you stack the prints so they look seamless?

      Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Nov. 12, 2013 at 10:12 pm

      In order to stack them, I taped the backs to the white paper that was included in the frames when I bought them. IF you look REALLY close, you can tell there is a little seam, but it is not that noticeable.

      Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Nov. 12, 2013 at 10:14 pm

      Just sent you the image!

      Reply
  38. Jane says

    Feb. 1, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Hi, I just found your post through a post on Graphics Fairy. I love your framed octopus image it would look great along with steampunk but when I've tried to download your free Octopus Triptych PDF either the link does not seem to be working or I'm doing something wrong (quite probably 🙂 ) how to I get it to download please.

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 4, 2014 at 2:22 am

      Hi Jane! Sorry about that! Let me know your email address and I will forward it to you. Mine is stateofmindinteriors @ gmail. com

      Reply
  39. Nancy says

    Feb. 1, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Yowsers I love it!
    I must go to the link you offered and find something awesome to print.
    DG will be the place to get the frames. If not Wallysworld.
    So cool. Thank you!

    Reply
  40. Maxine says

    Feb. 1, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    Hi I love love it.
    Quick question I see the downloadable is in blue do you have the pdf in black and white as I can not figure out how to change the color like you did.

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 4, 2014 at 2:24 am

      Maxine, thanks for your note. Are you printing it at home? I don't have the black version… I just printed the color version in black and white mode on the printer. I used it in navy first then changed my mind and printed it in black and white, but never saved it that way. Sorry I can't help but if you are taking it somewhere to be printed, they should be able to print it in black and white for you!

      Reply
  41. winesnoop says

    Feb. 5, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    Did you trim the edges to have the print line up?

    Reply
  42. Anonymous says

    Feb. 8, 2014 at 12:51 am

    Hi! I've been looking for this print for ages!!! YOu are such a Godsend! Can you also send the pdf to me? marieannevelasco@yahoo.com

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 11, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      gotcha!

      Reply
  43. Anonymous says

    Feb. 10, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    Getting ready to make the octopus triptych!!! I cannot get the pdf to burn to a disk. Plan on taking it to a print shop! Can you please email me the pdf? It would be much appreciated! katiekamm77@yahoo.com

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 11, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      gotcha!

      Reply
  44. Anonymous says

    Feb. 17, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    Hi Heather. This is a great DIY. You said that you manipulated your found .jpg and now you have a .pdf that you're making available. I'm looking to use another image from that site. I was wondering how you were able to scale up the original .jpg since it isn't a large file and isn't a vector graphic. I might be able to do it in Photoshop, but wanted to ask if you have an easy way first.

    Thanks in advance,
    Carl

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 21, 2014 at 2:29 am

      Carl… not really… I just played around in power point and laid it out until I got the proportions right. I wish I had a tip to share!

      Reply
  45. Marissa Brooks says

    Feb. 17, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    This is amazing! Can I have the .pdf emailed too? Marissawedding@Hotmail

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 21, 2014 at 2:32 am

      gotcha

      Reply
  46. Konstantine11 says

    Feb. 17, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    I have never been so excited to find an project before! I have been searching for an awesome Octopus art piece for my living room. None of them even come close to falling within my budget. I love the fact that I can do this myself and customize it to fit my needs. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  47. Anonymous says

    Feb. 17, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    Love this! So excited to try for our guest room. Do you know how I can make it black instead of blue?

    Thanks! Heather

    Reply
  48. Ash says

    Feb. 18, 2014 at 12:54 am

    Hi,
    this looks amazing….well done! do you have a copy of this in black print?
    if so can you please email me at acbayuk@gmail.com

    cheers

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 21, 2014 at 2:31 am

      just emailed you the blue file… I don't have it saved in black but I just had it printed in black and white (not color). Thanks

      Reply
  49. Anonymous says

    Feb. 19, 2014 at 6:03 pm

    This is a must do! I want to take this to the printers, would you please kindly foward me the PDF file?
    @ ahernandez_28@live.com
    THANK YOU!!!

    Reply
  50. Audrey Watson says

    Feb. 20, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    You're awesome!! I love this so much! I'm having such a hard time getting this cropped right! I would be greatly to also get a copy? audrey.watson32@gmail.com

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 21, 2014 at 2:30 am

      gotcha

      Reply
    • Audrey Watson says

      Feb. 21, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      Fantastic! Weekend project here we come 🙂

      Reply
  51. Audrey Watson says

    Feb. 20, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    **greatly appreciative

    Reply
  52. Diederick says

    Feb. 21, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    YES! And THIS will be the final touch to my new Amsterdam apartment! Send me a copy? diederickbulstra@gmail.com
    THANK YOU!!!!!

    Reply
  53. Anonymous says

    Feb. 22, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Love it, looks so great!

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 28, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      gotcha! just sent

      Reply
  54. Anonymous says

    Feb. 22, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    I have seen this print and had to have it….but the $ was a little discouraging. I am so going to do this!! Could you send me the PDF version please? Thanks. jstyle0502@yahoo.com

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 28, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      Just sent, thanks.

      Reply
  55. Sarah @ Simply Sarah Style says

    Feb. 23, 2014 at 1:07 am

    Gorgeous! Well done.

    Reply
  56. Erin Sharp says

    Feb. 23, 2014 at 10:07 am

    Very cool, here from Emily's blog!

    Reply
  57. Kris @ Driven by Décor says

    Feb. 23, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Amazing! I've always loved these and yours looks every bit as good as the expensive ones!

    Reply
  58. Anonymous says

    Feb. 24, 2014 at 3:04 am

    Would you please send to me at msteeger@edgewood.edu

    Reply
  59. Anonymous says

    Feb. 24, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    Do you see the lines/separate pages stacked on top of each other?

    Reply
  60. Texasboymom says

    Feb. 24, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Oh my! I must have this! Awesome job! Could you please send the file to me? Visiting from Emily's blog.

    Reply
    • Texasboymom says

      Feb. 24, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      Texasboymom@gmail.com

      Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 28, 2014 at 4:01 pm

      just sent. thanks!

      Reply
  61. SHERRY HART says

    Feb. 25, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Great idea….I love the big bold look of this! I have seen the expensive version at Market….so kudos to you for bringing it to life!

    Reply
  62. Anonymous says

    Feb. 25, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    My girlfriend shared your blog with me. I have admired this print for a couple years but could never spend $4000 on it. Would you please send me the PDF? jadeandkim@cox.net Thanks so much. Super excited!!

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Mar. 6, 2014 at 3:02 am

      gotcha

      Reply
  63. Sarah R says

    Feb. 25, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    Where/how did you print it?

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Feb. 28, 2014 at 4:00 pm

      I printed on 11 x 17 paper on a standard printer. You could easily take this to a Staples or Office Depot to have them print. I also printed in black and white mode once I realized I didn't want it in navy blue anymore.

      Reply
  64. Anonymous says

    Mar. 14, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    I love what you have done with this print. I have gone so far as to purchase the frames and I am wondering if you can send me the PDF so I can print it? (maureen.kenny99@gmail.com). Thanks very much. Love your blog!

    Reply
  65. ALEXIS ESPEJO says

    Mar. 26, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    I recently needed to stage my home for sale and was inspired to recreate Bill & Giulana's octopus art. Ikea frames + Staples Engineering print=$70! See my end result here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMKPFi_FTRc

    Reply
  66. ALEXIS ESPEJO says

    Mar. 26, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    I recently needed to stage my home for sale and was inspired to recreate Bill & Giulana's octopus art. Ikea frames + Staples Engineering print=$70! See my end result here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMKPFi_FTRc

    Reply
    • Janelle Draper says

      Jul. 13, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      What size frame did you purchase from Ikea? Your home photos were stunning!

      Reply
  67. Stefanie Taft says

    Apr. 9, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    Hi Heather! I can't wait to get these up on the wall! Would you please send me the high res PDF? (stefanietaft@yahoo.com) thanks!

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Apr. 23, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      just sent it!

      Reply
  68. Anonymous says

    Apr. 18, 2014 at 2:00 am

    I would love the pdf for this! I just saw it on "Giuliana and Bill" the other day. My email is lauren.glusak@yahoo.com

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Apr. 23, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      just sent it!

      Reply
  69. Unknown says

    Apr. 29, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    I just discovered your blog and I'm really enjoying it! This is amazing! Would you mind sending it to me as well? Danionstew@gmail.com

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      May. 5, 2014 at 9:59 am

      just sent. enjoy!

      Reply
  70. Nicole Jenkins says

    May. 3, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    FABULOUS! I would LOVE this PDF. Please send to coleyj73@hotmail.com
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      May. 5, 2014 at 9:59 am

      just sent! hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  71. Lara4Heels says

    May. 13, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    I just did this, and it turned out fantastic – thanks! Instead of printing the image on paper, I had the triptych image printed on a 54" x 36" piece of linen cotton canvas on Spoonflower and then wrapped the canvas over 3 wood stretcher bars instead of framing.

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      May. 14, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      um- WOW!!!!!!!!! That sounds absolutely AMAZING! What an awesome way to bring this fun art to life! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  72. Morgan Spires says

    May. 28, 2014 at 11:29 am

    I absolutely love this! Can you please send a copy of the PDF to mjonesy4@gmail.com?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      May. 30, 2014 at 1:21 am

      just sent!

      Reply
  73. Stella says

    May. 30, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    Hi! Could I please get a copy as well stella.kinnunen@gmail.com
    Thanks a million!

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Jun. 13, 2014 at 1:38 am

      gotcha

      Reply
  74. Anonymous says

    Jun. 11, 2014 at 1:56 am

    Hi Heather, this is absolutely gorgeous!!! can you please send me the PDF to mellodeenp@yahoo.com?
    I was also wondering how you changed the color of the octopus? Thanks a bunch:)

    Reply
    • Heather Metzler says

      Jun. 13, 2014 at 1:39 am

      I just emailed it. I made the graphic in navy, but when I went to print it, I just used black and white mode instead of color. I LOVE all things navy but it didn't end up working out in my color scheme. Enjoy!

      Reply
  75. Mimi says

    Jun. 20, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    I cant seem to open the PDF can you please send it to karlexandra@gmail.com

    Reply
    • Mimi says

      Jun. 20, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      ive been wanting one of these for a long time but couldnt afford it.

      Reply
    • Heather says

      Jun. 24, 2014 at 12:19 am

      just emailed it to you

      Reply
  76. Unknown says

    Jul. 11, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Hi Heather, love this idea. First, how did you change the color to navy & second, I was thinking that maybe I would just take it over to staple & have them print it out in three large prints. Any ideas of how I could do that? I am so not tech savvy.
    Erin
    erinandvictor@yahoo.com

    Reply
  77. Jennifer Peterson says

    Jul. 16, 2014 at 2:31 am

    Hi Heather!

    I absolutely am in love. Can you please email me a copy? Jdd4920@hotmail.com.

    Thank you.

    Jen

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Jul. 17, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      just sent

      Reply
  78. Anonymous says

    Jul. 29, 2014 at 1:38 am

    Thanks so very much for this Octapuss DIY idea and PDF . I made it today and it turned our fabulously !

    Reply
  79. Kiva Ferreira says

    Jul. 30, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    Love this! I'm thinking this will be my next weekend project. Could you please send me the pdf? My email is kiva.ferreira@hotmail.com.

    Reply
    • Kiva Ferreira says

      Jul. 30, 2014 at 1:19 pm

      Also, did you use printer paper or photo paper for your images?

      Reply
  80. Krystale Jentink says

    Aug. 15, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Please send PDF to Kjentk@gmail.com Thanks!!

    Reply
  81. Courtney says

    Aug. 21, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Would you mind emailing me the PDF to print? Thanks! Glad I found your site
    courtneyanne916@gmail.com

    Reply
  82. Lisa O says

    Sep. 7, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    Jeez… I can't believe so many ladies are asking for emails. Maybe this why bloggers rarely give in-depth details. All surely will come back and show their octopus they printed & framed, (not use the pdf shortcut for other things)! I truly thank you for all the instructions you shared- such a rarity & very kind of you. This article took work & the opening sentence was great! lol Love the art.

    Reply
  83. Southern Sassyfrass says

    Nov. 4, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    I know this comment comes a little late, but I just found your fantastic print by googling "Octopus print DIY". I have always loved these prints ever since I saw them on Guilliana & Bill! I would absolutely LOVE this print for our dining room! Could you please email it to be in the navy blue print? My email is kristysykes0624@hotmail.com. Thank you SO much for posting this!

    Reply
  84. Liz R. says

    Nov. 15, 2014 at 12:13 am

    I would LOVE the pdf file to if that's ok?? liz.reese@me.com

    Reply
  85. Lynne says

    Nov. 24, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    can you please email the .pdf file? I would love to try this project: lynnekopp@yahoo.com

    Reply
  86. Alena Leipzig says

    Nov. 29, 2014 at 1:50 am

    This is a great idea! Can I please have a copy…thanks in advance. Aussielena@hotmail.com

    Reply
  87. cmiller1030 says

    Nov. 29, 2014 at 5:22 am

    Hi, are you still sending printable PDF copies? If so, can you please send it to me at cmiller1030@yahoo.com. Thanks!

    Reply
  88. GossipGirlTuesday says

    Dec. 9, 2014 at 5:55 am

    Could you send me these 6 pics please? Sweethearts_83@hotmail.com
    Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  89. Brooke Hylton says

    Dec. 10, 2014 at 4:00 am

    I would love a copy if you are still sharing. Bbhylton@gmail.com. Thank you!

    Reply
  90. margaret mcwhorter says

    Dec. 11, 2014 at 12:23 am

    Hi. Love the site. Could you send me the pdf of the octopus arms?

    Thanks

    Reply
  91. margaret mcwhorter says

    Dec. 11, 2014 at 12:23 am

    Hi. Love the site. Could you send me the pdf of the octopus arms?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • margaret mcwhorter says

      Dec. 11, 2014 at 12:39 am

      mcwhorter_m@yahoo.com

      Reply
  92. Nicole says

    Dec. 17, 2014 at 2:11 am

    I love this! Can you please email me the print? nicole.m.ochs@gmail.com

    Reply
  93. Jessie Lambert says

    Dec. 27, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    Are you still sending these? If so, I'd love a copy! jessielambertwrites@gmail.com

    Reply
  94. Melanie Lopez says

    Dec. 29, 2014 at 5:28 am

    This is Amazing ! Can I get this emailed to me ? Please and Thank you . mellopez5@yahoo.com

    Reply
  95. Shawna says

    Jan. 22, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    I'd love a copy of the PDF file! Is it still navy in the file? shawna.espich@gmail.com

    Reply
  96. jay :) says

    Jan. 30, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    I'm interested in how you were able to fit it into the 6 word document files. That's amazing!

    If anyone has the file and can share it, I would be FOREVER grateful! jv40646@yahoo.com

    Reply
  97. Amy Brown says

    Feb. 3, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    I would love this my kiddos bathroom..it is vintage nautical…can you send it to me please! you are just fab!

    Reply
    • Amy Brown says

      Feb. 4, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      MY EMAIL IS AMY.BROWN@CHEROKEE.COOP

      Reply
  98. Ashley Harper says

    Feb. 4, 2015 at 3:59 am

    Would love to have the navy file, ashleyharper55@yahoo.com

    Thank you!

    Reply
  99. Miss T says

    Feb. 11, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Love. Love. Love. And I'd love to have a copy of the pdf if you are still sending. Emmons.family314@gmail.com . I can't wait to show you what I have in store for it!

    Thank you!

    T

    Reply
  100. Miss T says

    Feb. 11, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Love. Love. Love. And I'd love to have a copy of the pdf if you are still sending. Emmons.family314@gmail.com . I can't wait to show you what I have in store for it!

    Thank you!

    T

    Reply
  101. Nicole says

    Feb. 16, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    Heather I love this so much!! I would love a copy of the pdf if you are still sharing!
    Thank you SO much!!!! shane.nicole@gmail.com

    Reply
  102. Sew In Stitches says

    Feb. 17, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    Love this! Would love a copy of the nave and the other pdf, ssumerford@gmail.com

    Reply
  103. Misty says

    Feb. 17, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    I love this so much. I would love a copy of the PDF, as well. mistywhite400@yahoo.com

    Reply
  104. Sarah Moles says

    Feb. 21, 2015 at 1:18 am

    I have been looking for something like this forever, I love it! I would love a copy of the PDF as well. slmoles@ncsu.edu Thank you!

    Reply
  105. Allison says

    Feb. 26, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    Could you email me the PDFs? Love to do this! Allisone.cox@gmail.com

    Reply
  106. Terri Rijos says

    Jun. 2, 2015 at 12:51 am

    Just saw this post on Graphic Fairy and just love it. Was searching all over for an octopus stencil, but your project blew me away. Are you still sharing the PDF? If so, can you send to me at terririjos1@yahoo.com? Thanks so much.

    Reply
  107. Shmuella says

    Jul. 21, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    Hi Heather, I love this DIY project and I know my son would LOVE this as a special surprise for his new bedroom. If you are still sharing the PDF, I would be grateful for it. my email is smsinger@pacbell.net. Thanks, Stephanie

    Reply
  108. Unknown says

    Jul. 21, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    I am trying so hard to print this image on 6 sheets of 11×17 paper. I have tried Rasterbaster.com, MS Paint and MS Word. No can do. Can you either explain how you printed it or send the .pdf? Thanks!

    Reply
  109. Natalie says

    Aug. 26, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    Hi there, I would also love a copy of this if you are still sending it out (considering it's been a couple years since the post!). natked@hotmail.com. Thanks!

    Reply
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  117. Amber S. says

    Jan. 12, 2016 at 10:28 am

    Hi! Stumbled across your blog and it is absolutely fantastic! If you are still sharing, I would love to have the black/white file! My email is amberlsherrill@gmail.com. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  118. Christy says

    Jun. 3, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    I came across your link today on pinterest if you still have the file I would love to get it. My email is cbarrett22@comcast.net

    Reply
  119. Linda says

    Aug. 29, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    AMAZING!!!! Not just the octopus but how you figured out how to do this. Thank u so much for this. PRETTY PLEASE SEND ONE MY WAY!!!
    Lindamm0307@aol.com

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  120. Dawn says

    Aug. 30, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    I just recently saw a similar print in a cottage shop, but couldn’t bring myself to spend the money. I have to admit, I am little confused about how to stack the images in the frames. Don’t you see the lines between the top and bottom. I know I am missing something but can’t figure out what it is.

    Thanks,
    DW

    Reply
  121. Alexis says

    May. 4, 2017 at 11:40 pm

    This amazing. I love nautical decor. Could I please have the PDF? Rojasm.alexis@icloud.com

    Reply
  122. Kristina McClre says

    Aug. 2, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    this is so cool! would love the PDF or file if you still have it! I just moved so this will be nice for our living room. kmcclure1231@outlook.com . Thank you so much!

    Reply
  123. sharon says

    Dec. 28, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    Did you print this at a printing shop?

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