An inspirational quote can be the perfect idea for turning into a sign – I mean, who doesn’t love a good inspirational quote? No matter which quote you decide is the best one for your space, having the personal touch can bring more life into your space that is uniquely you. This easy project was made with scrap wood, so if you have some of that laying around you can probably make this project for next to free. It only takes a few supplies and you can turn your favorite inspirational quote into artwork.
DIY Inspirational Quote Sign
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It’s a little different than my normal signs, I started by putting scraps together with cleats on the back of the boards. Mine were left over from another project, off cuts of trim we pre-painted white. If you started from scratch, these are 1x6s that were put together with strips of 1×2 on the back.
I put two coats of a soft black flat paint on top of the white using my favorite Purdy paintbrush – I love the smooth coat that you get using them. I let it dry for a few hours before moving on to the next step.
Once it was dry, I sanded it a little with some fine grit sand paper to let the white beneath show through.
Using the same technique as my Paris Postmark Stool, I used the carbon paper method. It’s just carbon paper under the prints from my computer then I traced them to get the outline.
Because the font is an old typewriter style, it’s really forgiving since the letters don’t have to be perfect. It’s kinda like coloring, just fill in the lines with a fine brush.
Eeva says
October 8, 2011 at 9:25 pmWOW! What a quote, and how you made it!
beachcomber says
October 8, 2011 at 10:03 pmwell done and great quote! you’re skills with a paint brush are impressive!
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Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says
October 8, 2011 at 10:10 pmAwesome sign! I LOVE it. What a wonderful quote.
My Crafty Home-Life says
October 8, 2011 at 10:15 pmLove it!
Sharon says
October 8, 2011 at 11:38 pmI almost cried when I read that quote. Don’t ask why, but thanks so much for sharing!
ritajoy says
October 8, 2011 at 11:40 pmThanks for all your beautiful, inspiring projects! I just discovered you {again!} from the 31 Days series. I’m now all caught up, and will check out to see your new, daily things!
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Heidiopia says
October 8, 2011 at 11:42 pmI LOVE that you chose a Steve Jobs quote… a moment in time, captured in art. 🙂 Great project ~ you go, girl!!
Heidi @ Show some Decor
Shanon at Vintage Sparkle Chic says
October 9, 2011 at 12:18 amGorgeous sign and beautiful quote! You made it look so easy.
~Shanon
Debby says
October 9, 2011 at 12:31 amWhat a sweet tribute. He sure made a difference.
Joani says
October 9, 2011 at 12:38 amBeautiful. Words that I will live by. He will be missed. Thanks for sharing.
Paula says
October 9, 2011 at 1:54 amLove it!!!
On a different note, your converse ad, how long is it going to run? I am purchasing three of these but would love to buy them off of your sight and you get credit for them. Not ready yet though, maybe two more weeks. Can you let me know.
Anna@Directions Not Included says
October 9, 2011 at 4:51 pmLove the quote and the sign!
janet says
October 11, 2011 at 12:05 amI love the quote..Great sign..
Janet
Loretta Andrade says
November 24, 2013 at 8:28 amlove this will try this
Tara@PNWRunner says
May 13, 2014 at 11:38 pmI love this. I really want to make this sign.
Sandy says
November 20, 2017 at 11:03 amYou have by far the best newsletter out there! If you ever teach classes in Nashville, I’m there!
Gina Luker says
November 21, 2017 at 3:32 pmThank you so much Sandy! You are so sweet 🙂