How to Make a French Welcome Sign

Bienvenue!
My Valspar sample came today!
How to Make a French Welcome Sign

I got a free paint sample of my choice, a roller and a plastic tray! I wasted no time trying it out.

Valspar paint sample project

I'm making a French welcome sign.

First I painted the board...
painting a board with valspar paint sample
I printed out the word bienvenue in a font I loved and traced it onto the wood.
Transfer method to transfer printed words to wood

Then I hand painted the word and gave it a good sanding and distressing.
DIY Transfer method to transfer printed words to wood
Next I gave it a coat of Poly for protection.
How to Make a DIY French Welcome Sign

And now it's ready to hang just about anywhere!

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And my personal favorite!
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Bienvenue! 
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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. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesMarch 12, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Very cute sign ... I love that you chose to do it in French.

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  2. The Farmer's AtticMarch 13, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful way to welcome your guests! I love it!!!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 13, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I'm your newest follower from Boost My Blog Friday Blog Hop. Also following on Facebook. If you get a minute please drop by and follow back. Have a wonderful day!
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  4. AnnaMarch 13, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Hi!

    I'm your newest follower from the Boost your Blog hop. Love the sign. Look forward to future posts!

    Feel free to check out my blog at: inadaze13.blogspot.com

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  5. Karen from Sew Many Ways...March 13, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Thanks so much for linking this project...I absolutely love it!
    ~Karen~

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  6. Kindra-At Home With KMarch 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love the idea that you handpainted it yourself. Looks flawless! Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!

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  7. KimMalkMarch 15, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    How fun, you did a great job. I cannot seem to master transferring words...

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  8. MargaretMarch 15, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    What a great job!! Thanks for sharing

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  9. Designed by ChanceMarch 15, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Brilliant! I have a board in my basement waiting for something like this. I just can't decide what to write. Maybe something french....hmmm you got me thinking.

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  10. RobinMarch 16, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    So beautiful ...can you tell me where you found that gorgeous font?
    The B is perfect for my 'one-little-word' this year (Believe)
    xo
    Robin
    All Things Heart and Home

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  11. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Love it! I'm getting ready to make a sign (already have the wood painted). Can I ask how you transferred the word onto the wood? thanks!

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  12. janette@ The2SeasonsMarch 16, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I had to leave my French toilette sign at our house when we sold and have been wondering how to make one for our new digs (still being remodeled). This is it!! Thanks for the info.

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  13. KimMarch 16, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    What a beautiful sign. Thanks for sharing with us how you made it!
    Kim

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  14. kara@elements-interiors.netMarch 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    LOVE THIS! Come on ova' and link up to my Linky Party! xoxokara


    *ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *

    I want one!!!

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  15. Tammy @ she wears flowersMarch 16, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    This is so pretty! You have a lot of gorgeous stuff here!

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  16. LeanneMarch 17, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Beautiful! Thanks for linking to We're Organized Wednesday!

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  17. RenéeMarch 17, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Awesome job. I'm loving your front door French welcome!

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  18. Esther AsburyMarch 17, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I love it --- wanting to re-do my bathroom in a French theme -- maybe I'll have to have a go at one of these!

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  19. Hello Jessica LynnMarch 17, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Nice sign!!

    Happy Thursday!! I am blog hopping today and would really like for you to come by either or both of my blogs and follow (please) :0)

    So Stylilized is where I am currently offering FREE Custom Blog Designs at http://sostylilized.blogspot.com

    Jessicas Lil Corner is where I blog about family and life at http://jessicaslilcorner.blogspot.com

    Have a very blessed Thursday and I'll see ya over at my blogs!! :0)

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  20. SommerMarch 18, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    BEAUTIFUL! So glad you share this at the party. I want to make one of these so bad!

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  21. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}March 18, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Very pretty! I love it on your door too! Thanks for linking it up!

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  22. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloorMarch 18, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Very cute!! Love it!

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  23. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I love signs, your's turned out lovely!! So happy you joined last weeks K.I.S.S. blog bash, your creativity is appreciated. Please remember tomorrow is another fun blog bash, drop by & share more inspiring ideas!

    Drop by The Tattered Tag

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  24. Megan GunyanMarch 19, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Very cool. I was looking for a saying to replace my "hot chocolate" sign...I think this might be it! ;)

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  25. Lisa's Creative DesignsMarch 19, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Congrats on the free paint! I tried to get one the other day but they had closed the deal for the day. The sign looks so pretty!

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  26. LenaMarch 21, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    i like. simple and FREE!

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  27. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Hi! I am a new follower, and very excited that I found your blog. I, too, am curious how you transferred the word to the wood - did you use carbon paper? Thanks!

    ~Tina

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  28. HomeroadMarch 22, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    @Tina... I didn't use carbon paper I just scribbled with pencil on the back of the paper. It works the same way. Glad to have you follow. I'm afraid I can not reply to you because you are on no-reply!
    Susan

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  29. gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 23, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    oh my! love it! I love this welcome sign. I made a window with a fleur de lis a couple of years ago, and the window blew over and broke while I was letting the paint dry.
    great job!

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