I bought a piece of cedar fencing from Home Depot (around $1.50)...
STEP 1:
I found a font I liked just in basic Microsoft Word and printed it out to the size I wanted (I used the "word art" tool). Then I cut out each individual letter and taped it onto the wood.
STEP 2:
Trace around all the letters
STEP 3:
I used black wall paint (it was all I had on hand!) and a small angled brush to paint the letters
STEP 4:
Sand each letter to give it a worn, aged look
STEP 5:
Trim the ends to the desired length using a hand saw so it will maintain the rough, unfinished edges. Then we hung it using picture hooks.
I still need to go over it with some polyurethane so the wood stays this color..I decided not to paint the wood first because I liked how the raw color tied to the finish on the table.
Super easy!
{jen}
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Found you at Met Monday. I've got some wood laying around and want to make signs with it ... your tutorial came just in time! Thanks. Your instructions are very easy to follow and your sign looks fantastic. Love the worn letters.
ReplyDeleteHey, just found you via The Delectable Home. I love how simple your tutorial is -- not a whole lot of extra steps. I've been wanting to make one of these signs, too, but I'm having a hard time thinking of a word/phrase that I like. But I will def keep your tutorial handy when I do! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Harrison's been sick, I do hope he is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI love your sign! It looks great above your door. Great job on the tutorial... I've never been very good at writing them, but you have it down to a science... or in this case... art form!
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oops I deleted my own reply! I too am not good at tutorials.. I guess I can do a 5 step one but any more than that forget it!
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ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that! my little guy is sick too with an awful cold and ear infection. Love the new sign!! Really cute -especially for that space.
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I love the sign! Perfect for over my kitchen pantry! BTW, where did you get your curtains!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! And the drapes are from West Elm :)
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You are so cool - that looks awesome! And I love to see a poor blogger doing this the old fashioned way without a Silhouette. Thanks for linking up.
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ReplyDeleteLove it. A lot simpler than I thought it would be. Many places it could be used. May try it for one of my boutique flower shop displays.
ReplyDeleteLove it! And I love those curtains! :) Great job.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!! I want one for my kitchen!
ReplyDelete(and, of course I am drooling over your curtains because you always have the most wonderful prints and fabrics in your house!!)
I'll be featuring this tomorrow! Thanks for linking up!! :)
Love your blog, first time visiting! Found you via 52 Mantels and now am a follower on Google!
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