Happy Monday, Friends! I am so excited about the fall premiere of my favorite show tomorrow night, This is Us. Who else is a fan? Honestly, I can't remember ever connecting with a show as I have with it. I've also been planning to add a sign expressing the sentiment to my hallway gallery wall of family photos, which has been in need of an update. The gallery wall update will be coming soon. For today's 15 minute fix, I'm sharing the sign...
I found this unfinished plaque at the thrift store awhile back, but you can also find inexpensive versions at craft stores. To make your own, start by attaching a hanger to the back of the sign. This sign was long enough that I needed two--one at each end. I was so happy to find these screw-in sawtooth hangers at Hobby Lobby. I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets frustrated with those tiny little nails most hangers have.
Next, paint your sign the desired color. I mixed these two shades of DecoArt Vintage Wash to get this pretty color. (One part Patina with two parts White.)
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I like to use these ornate script letter stickers as a simple alternative to stenciling. I buy them at Hobby Lobby when they are 50% off. I have used them on banners, signs, and even the wall and have had good results with their "staying" power. Make sure the paint is completely dry before adding the lettering. Then, arrange the letters on your sign. TIP: Start by placing the first letter of the first word and the last letter of the last word. Continue filling in letters with the middle letters last. This will help keep the spacing even at both ends of the sign and in between words.
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Loved your project; please show up the whole wall when it is done! I used to hate those little nails, too, but I have finally found what works for me! Instead of measuring (hate fractions unless I am doubling a cooky recipie!), I fold a piece of paper the frame/wood's length in half, mark the center of frame in pencil. Then I center the sawtooth hanger over it. I use my needlenose pliers to hold the nail (keeps my fingers safe!) and tap it in (sometimes I push it in to start if wood is soft!). THEN, I turn the frame around so that my left hand can more easily reach the other side that needs nailing. Done. Painless!
ReplyDeleteI love you sign and your process...I'm all about easy. And can you believe I've never seen the show. Between that and the fact I've never seen Fixer Upper I have a lot of catching up to do!
ReplyDeleteCute sign. I love letters like that cause my writing and or paintings is terrible.
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