Laundry sign on Driftwood
5:18:00 PM
Driftwood is beautiful and is free reclaimed
wood for projects.
This drifted board is one of my favorites.
I found it on the beach last summer and today
I sanded it up a little, then
gave it a quick coat of white chalk paint.
To create the lettering on this sign I printed out a
font I liked on the computer.
This font is called Academy Engraved.
I scribbled with pencil on the
back of each letter then traced over the letters
leaving the image on the board.
Then using one of my favorite new things...
a paint Sharpie, {affiliate link}
I painted in the letters and the pen made it easy!
When the paint dried I distressed the lettering
and the edges with sandpaper.
A quick coat of dark wax gave the
laundry sign instant aging.
I loved it so much I started on a few more!
These signs sold quickly in my Etsy Shop.
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12 comments
Sounds like an easy way to create words on signs. I will have to try that. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI will be looking for a paint sharpie! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove them!
ReplyDeleteCOOL! I have some drift wood, I have made other things. I think a laundry sign is next:)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I need it! So did anyone at the beach look at you funny taking driftwood back to your car?! =)
ReplyDeleteJeanine
love the laundry sign, great job with the lettering Susan! You're lucky to have a place to get driftwood.
ReplyDeletegail
I just saw those at the craft store! I'm definitely going to have to pick some up. I love the laundry sign.
ReplyDeleteAdina @ Simply Country Life
I just love this sign! Great job...and thanks for sharing with us on Twirl and Take a Bow! ~Tammy
ReplyDeleteSusan, Your adorable sign is going to be one of my features for Twirl and Take a Bow this Tuesday. I sure hope you'll head over and join us for this weeks party...and see it in the lime light! ~Tammy
ReplyDeleteLove your signs. Great job!
ReplyDeleteDeb@LakeGirlPaints
i LOVE those sharpie paint pens!! i use them when lettering my blocks or smaller items! they make the print look just a bit more fine! love the font you used! will try it one some of my items! i have used the method you showed before... also have used chalk on darker wood instead of pencil! thanks again for sharing and have a wonderful sunday!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Debi! I use them all the time too :) Have a great weekend yourself! xo
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Have a nice day.
Susan