I know I still haven’t posted the tutorial on the mirror. Sometimes you hit a creative streak and just have to go with it. For those wondering my kitchen is fine, I will willing subject myself to public criticism in a few days when it is all the way done and I can show you some sweet before, (not so sweet) during, and after pictures.
I have a pretty big window in my kitchen that I wanted to put something over. I don’t really follow super trends and gasp I don’t have anything with our families last name or est. year on it. Not that there is anything wrong with it if you do, its just not really me…..until today. Court’s grandma has a house that has just a bunch of stuff in the backyard like wood etc. I have been dying to get over there for weeks but finally made it last night. I got a few really old and weathered pieces and this is what I did with them….enjoy!
First I laid out my wood so that it looked like the sign I wanted to make (size, proportion, etc.) Then I got these letters at Roberts for $4.00 and laid them out on my wood. I n used painters tape and taped around them (which there is no pics of but you gals are geniuses so I’m not worried)
Next I really lightly spray painted with white. (again no pic, it was getting dark!) Then I shifted the stencil and sprayed it with Krylon Pumpkin Orange.
It actually looks better in the pic then it did in real life it was really light. I got some orange tole paint and painted the letters so that it had a good base. Then I sanded and resprayed with the Krylon. Then I sanded it and used a TINY TINY (did i say TINY?) bit of minwax Dark Walnut stain that I ever so slightly brushed over the letters.
I used another piece of wood to balance the name.
Then I had my muscle man of a husband assemble it.
He used some 1 x 4’s and drilled Pilot holes in for the screws. Blah blah blah and this is what the back looked like
Then I attached some wire and and here she is waiting to go inside.
Do you love it? Cause I do!
Very nice job on the sign! And an awesome rescue of old boards!!
Looks great!
Wow, I LOVE it! So very cool–and FREE!!!
I love it. It looks great there! I made one from a $1 scrap of wood: https://decorallure.blogspot.com/2010/06/few-quick-projects.html
Thanks for sharing
Looks awesome! I think it looks absolutely perfect for your space.
I love the rustic look of it! Really nicely done!
Jeanine
I want to win! PICK ME!!!!!! :~D
I love the wood – it’s perfect for your space!
I do love it! You did a great job!
Partying with you at Donna’s. Stop by if you have a chance.
Love this! The wood is amazing – it look fantastic in your kitchen. Hope you are enjoying your weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn
I love your sign. I’m one of those that dont actually have a name sign, I may have to try this out.
Well, this just makes me smile, looking at your pictures, so I’m sure YOU smile when you walk into the room! What a great way to give your home some unique, personal style, and wonderful memories!!
Stopping by from Donna’s SNS link-up.
~♥~
Kristal
Oh, hey Mandi. I have a very personal question for you…where did you get those round frames? I’ve been searching, searching and searching for some that don’t cost $$$$$$$$$ and no luck. Please, help a girl out!
Love your sign. I keep thinking about doing something like that with an old pallet I have.
Cheryl
http://www.paintedstudio.blogspot.com
I like it a lot! What did you use to hang it on your wall? I have a project that I need to hang and not sure exactly what to hang it with…. my project is this:
http://www.sargessnippets.blogspot.com
Let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks!