Today I thought we'd take a break from Con-Man's Big Boy room and share another fun sign that I made. I had scored these 2 pieces of old barn wood for free a few months ago.
I painted the rectangular one already and had been waiting for inspiration for the arched one. And the other day inspiration came. Since it is rather large I thought making it functional instead of just a plain old sign. So I made it into a coat hanger!
After prepping the wood in the same manner I did my "Home Sign." Then using my Silhouette I made the Welcome Template and printed it out on contact paper. (it's hard to see since it's clear.) This is the first time I used contact paper with the Silhouette and it worked really well. And it worked really well during painting- my edges came out very crisp.
I used DecoArts Craft paint~
Then painted the wording~ I took the contact paper off before the paint could dry all the way as to not risk any of the paint peeling off.
Ta Dah! I gave the wording a light sanding and sealed it.
Then it was time for the hooks. I used painters tape to make sure they were aligned and even.
Then all done!
Now I just need to figure out where to hang it!
How was everyone else's weekend? Any fun projects to report?
12 comments:
Cute! Where do you usually get you barn wood at? We're trying to collect some for a table top!
Love it Rachelle!! Gosh I would love a silouhette, you do some amazing signs!!
The hooks were a great idea too!!
Wow, It's so simple but really effective. Love the shape x
Amazing job!
PS: I look forward to seeing you today at Show Me What You Got Tuesday's @ ODH via http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/live-linky-party-11.html
Mrs. Delightful
www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com
Rachelle, it turned out lovely and I like the shape of it!
It turned out great! The weathered wood is so beautiful
Love your Welcome sign. I would love if you shared it on my link party.
http://www.kampenlane.com/2012/04/show-off-monday-3-and-craft.html
~Taylor-Ann
that looks fabulous! i love the hooks!
I love the look of barn wood! Such a great color!! Just found you from Somewhat Quirky, and read your profile. I grew up not too far from where you've been transplanted...so I understand!! Great job on the sign! Love it!!
This is beautiful, great job!
How wonderful to make this great sign!! I hope to do one soon too!
Hi Rachelle: I'm Connie at http://hotflashncraftn.blogspot.com/, a new GFC friend. I would love it if you would stop by and be mine, too.
Hey, this is a fabulous coat hanger. Thank you for sharing your project.
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