But, this project I've been wanting to do for quite some time. I will say... this one turned out quite differently than I had imagined it, but I'm really happy with the way it turned out.
First, I needed some barn wood. Do you know how hard it is to find just a few pieces of barn wood? Seriously, they want you to take the whole barn! Yeah, no.
I was lucky enough to mention my project to a coworker who told me he had lots of old cedar fence posts. Oh, uhm... perfect!! He even cut them to size for me! Thanks Dean!
I attached them all together with mending plates that I purchased at Home Depot, I white washed it with a tiny bit of paint mixed with glaze. Then, I borrowed a projector from the office and traced my phrase. I then painted it with plain old black paint. It looked a little harsh to me, so I dry brushed the lettering with a tad of white paint. Added hangers to the back... and WA-LA!!
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Beautiful Meg! And, yes, I know what you mean about the cabinets. Makes a HUGE difference - in fact mine need re-doing. Knowing the huge job it is makes it that much harder. Going to use a better *the best* paint this time FOR SURE. Cheap paint is a no-no on a project like that. We have pallets at work that we get in all the time and I am wracking my brain to come up with something I can do. My hubby's tool box is a butter knife, duct tape, stappler and gorilla glue. :( So, as you can see I wld be flying solo on any project.... :)
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ReplyFirst visit to your blog but I'll be returning to read more. Your signs are beautiful. We have yet to tackle our kitchen yet. I suggest a primer before applying paint to the cabinets.
Deborah
Love the signs and the truth behind the message too
Replyxxoo
Pam
HI Meg
ReplyI found your blog and love your signs. Could u duplicate those signs for me?
I am not talented and i would love those in my kitchen.email me back with a price .
THank You, Janice (Kingston mass)
LOVE it!! So happy we are friends now :D I'm your newest follower!
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