"Laundry" and "Create" door signs
This is my bathroom door...
I made this sign several years ago.

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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...
Lastly, I screwed the signs to the doors.
Create is my favorite word!
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Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love those signs...great idea!
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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!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing the steps.
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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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very cute. new follower....please come visit me too...laura
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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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."
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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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