"Laundry" and "Create" door signs

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
 


Homeroad
Homeroad

I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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  1. Teresa Choplin @ tchoplin2009(at)gmail(dot)comJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Following you from the blog hop!
    Love the information, you have here!
    Please come check my blog out at http://www.nontypicalmom.com/

    Tchoplin2009@gmail.com
    Have a great day!

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  2. KJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM

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    Hi! Following from the blog hop! Please stop by and follow back. Thanks :)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Great job!

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  4. Amanda- The Nutritionist ReviewsJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I love those signs...great idea!


    I just found your blog through one of the Friday blog hops. Have a great weekend!!

    Amanda @ www.nutritionistreviews.com

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  5. NanJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    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!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Those signs are just too cute!

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  7. KatFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    So adorable! I love how simple this project it, but it has great results.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Stopping by to thank you for linking up to last week's Favorite Things Friday and to let you know that I featured you.

    http://thespeckleddog.blogspot.com/2011/02/favorite-things-friday-no-10.html

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Love your signs. They look fabulous. Hugs, Marty

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Love the signs- they truly look old! Thanks for the step by step, it's much appreciated!

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  11. Suzanne@thriftstoredecorjunkyFebruary 5, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful signs. Love that you could do it without a Cricket, because I don't have one! Thanks for sharing..

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  12. PamFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Love the signs. "Create Laundry". My kids do that! :-)

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  13. Michelle@ A Full CottageFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Love the signs. My kids also "create laundry" a lot of it!

    Thanks so much for sharing the steps.

    Please come by and visit my blog I am lhaving a big giveaway.

    :) Michelle

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  14. Funky Junk InteriorsFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Ahhh yes. Signs. Just love the look! And yours is really cool. And looks amazing completely done by hand I might add!

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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  15. Heaven's WalkFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    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!

    xoxo laurie

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  16. Laura Everyday EditsFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    very cute. new follower....please come visit me too...laura

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  17. LyndaFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Thanks for sharing how you distressed the signs....that makes them look fab! What font did you use? Come to see me @ Lyndaoflakeland.blogspot.com

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Great signs. Thanks for including the steps you followed. Glad to find your place!

    Laura
    http://lauranell.com

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  19. CA ROPPELSeptember 8, 2021 at 2:51 PM

    Would you be so kind as to further explain this step: "Then using raw umber acrylic paint and a damp rag, I rubbed the color over the lettering. This gave the sign an aged look."
    Thank you!

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    1. HomeroadSeptember 8, 2021 at 3:37 PM

      It basically means I used the color Raw Umber to coat the sign making it look old. I used a rag.

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