One of my very favorite places to shop is our scrap wood pile. After we do projects, the bits & ends go to the pile to wait for our next brush burning event (remember, we live in the country). It is no rare sight to see me trapse out there for inspiration for a morning project before going to work (I get up a couple of hours early to have time for creative efforts).
When looking for art for my laundry room, I began my search at the scrap pile. I knew I wanted word art, so a small scrap of luan served as the base for my "a lovely life" sign.
I wrote out the French phrase on a sheet of paper that was roughly the size of my piece as the lavendar base coat dried. Once dry, I wrapped it around the piece and taped it down on the back.
Taking a "dead" pen (or you could use a burnishing tool), I traced over the letters over and over, pressing down hard to make the impression.
Next, using a small paint brush, I painted over the indented print. It definitely looks hand painted!
Once dry, I drilled holes into the corners for scraps of copper wire to go through.
C'est magnifique!
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Hehe.. don't you just love simple little projects like this? I know I do. Specially if you can go green while doing it. Well done.
ReplyDeleteVery cute and SUCH a deal!
ReplyDeletemagnifico!
ReplyDeletethat is great and thank you for the instructions. not too difficult!
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I finally had a chance to catch up on your posts. The chair find was wonderful. You did a great makeover. Your new sign is sweet. And last, but not least, I want to make a chalkboard for the party, but even though I have a bunch of cabinet doors, and old window, and most likely something else hiding in a box, I don't think crafting projects will be on the agenda. Oh, well, looking at everyone else's creations will be fun. Right now, I need to find sheets for the bed, or I will be using a sleeping bag again.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love your sign!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my little world! oh, and I found a ton of metal stamping kits on ebay for around $20 - for 36 pieces - A-z and 0-9. =)
Have a fabulous week!
xo Isa
Great way to do the sign. I've never heard of it before.
ReplyDeleteLove the saying too..
blessings,
Barbara jean
So cute! Thanks for the directions. laurie
ReplyDeleteOk. Really. You need an etsy those in an etsy store! LOVE it! I'd buy one! Great thrifty thursday find! FREE!!! Thanks for participating!
ReplyDeleteYou are Martha! Martha Stewart that is. Thanks for sharing. Xoxo-BLC
ReplyDeletePS: Minus the behind bars part! :)
It's a beautiful sign - - - though I DO wonder about you finding a lovely life in the LAUNDRY ROOM!?!
ReplyDeletelove the sign from junk
ReplyDeleteooh you are having a chalkboard party, how fun, must post the old door I painted with chalkboard last month
This was a very nice project.
ReplyDeleteIt is so fun to pass things in
our home that we have invested time
in.
I LOVE that sign - Je l'aime!!!! And you made it sound so easy to have a hand painted look. Never thought of using a dead pen to trace before painting. Thanks - I'm gonna do this! Linda
ReplyDeleteHi, Gina - cute sign! I'm excited about the chalkboard party, as I have two chalkboard projects in the queue and this gives me a deadline!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping in at the Cottage Child!
Very lovely! You do good work!!
ReplyDeleteWow I really like that! I kind of want to start one now LOL.
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Allison
Hi Gina,
ReplyDeleteI love your sign! Free, it doesn't get better than that! BTW, I think looking "handpainted" is wonderful! There is no way to deny that it was made with love.
Have a fantastic day!
*Tricia
Darling idea, TY so much for sharing it. Brilliant in its simplicity; )
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Beautiful! How cool you can do that!
ReplyDeleteHugs,Lisa
That looks like fun to make.
ReplyDeleteI recently raided the scrap pile too. I had to fish my pieces of wood BACK out of the pile three times I kid you not! Where is the vision? Could they not see the potential? :)
ReplyDeleteLove your sign!
How cute! You did a good job.
ReplyDeleteGlenda
Magnifique indeed! It turned out great!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thrifting Thursday!
OOoh, your last thing caught my attention - I have a chalkboard wall. I may just have to feature it.
ReplyDeleteYour Laundry Room art is great. I think laundry rooms are under decorated in general, so I'm pleased that you showed us a fun art project for your laundry area. :)
Great little project. Wow, I would love your scrap wood pile too.
ReplyDeleteI have an idea for a chalkboard and the paint bought to do it. I will try to get it done for your party. Sounds like fun.