Vintage Believe Sign
Over the weekend, I went out to the barn and rummaged through some of our scrap lumber.
I came out with an almost perfect 1×4. Using a router made the edges have a little more character, but it’s not totally necessary. It’s just my preference.
I know there are many ways to make a vintage looking sign, but for me, it’s all about keeping it simple, man.
A base coat of black paint. Then a coat of ivory paint. A little sandpaper action around all the edges, and bada-bing, it’s all done but the cryin inspirational word. I chose Believe, because for me it’s a pretty powerful word.
Because I pretty much prefer “easy”, I just used stencils and sponged on the black craft paint.
The last thing, which I almost forgot, was intalling a hanger on the back.
BOOM! I have a new sign.
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11 Comments
TexWisGirl
sounds like a good word for 2012!
Julie Tucker-Wolek
I loveeeeeeeeeee it!! GORGEOUS! :):):):):):):):):):):)
Jill
I love this! Believe is my motto for 2012. 🙂
Hotly Spiced
I can't believe you made that. I'm super impressed. What a great sign. And I love the word you chose. How inspirational. Love it!
Dianna
How pretty– and how talented you are!
Cindy Adkins
Oh I love this!!! What a perfect sign, Darcie!!! and such an inspiration too!!!
XO
Cindy
pattisjarrett
Love this, Darcie! And you know your way around a router?! I'm impressed. 🙂
the Provident Woman
Beautiful! I love the Believe sign.
Gina
You did a great job! I'm kind of impressed that you know how to use a router. I don't even know what one looks like! LOL
By the way, I'm your newest follower.
Megan (Best of Fates)
SO adorable! Though I admit, I'm probably too lazy to even do that much!
Cindy Adkins
Hi Darcie,
How are you doin'? Great, I hope!!!! xo Cindy