"Laundry" and "Create" door signs
6:48:00 AM
This is my bathroom door...
I made this sign several years ago.
Today I'm making a "laundry" sign and a sign for my
craft room/office ~ "create"
First I painted a board black, let it dry and printed out the word "laundry" on the computer using a font and a size that worked with the size of the board.
Next, using carbon paper, I traced around each letter
and painted the letters white with acrylic craft paint.
Using a medium grade sand paper when the paint was dry, I sanded down the letters until they looked old and worn.
Then using raw umber acrylic paint and a damp rag, I rubbed the color over the lettering. This gave the sign an aged look.
Then I let it dry.... and started the "create" sign....
Then I screwed the signs to the doors.
My favorite word!
Susan
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I love the door signs! You really did a great job. I'm working on changing over a guest room to a craft room and this is a great idea! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThose signs are just too cute!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! I love how simple this project it, but it has great results.
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Love your signs. They look fabulous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteLove the signs- they truly look old! Thanks for the step by step, it's much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful signs. Love that you could do it without a Cricket, because I don't have one! Thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteLove the signs. "Create Laundry". My kids do that! :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the signs. My kids also "create laundry" a lot of it!
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Ahhh yes. Signs. Just love the look! And yours is really cool. And looks amazing completely done by hand I might add!
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Great job on those signs! Love the distressing! :) I think I need to look for some carbon paper next time I'm out running errands.... lol!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing how you distressed the signs....that makes them look fab! What font did you use? Come to see me @ Lyndaoflakeland.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteGreat signs. Thanks for including the steps you followed. Glad to find your place!
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Susan