Transforming a Thrift Store Find to a Train Station Sign

I found this great sign at the thrift store for $1.00,
but it said something silly like 
"Kiss the Chef"




I'm no chef but I bought it anyway. 

I re-painted, sanded and distressed the old sign. 

I just love those signs at the train station telling you which
station you're pulling into.

So I used the chef sign to create one. 

I painted the name of a local town along our railroad route onto the board.


All aboard!


All for a buck.


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Comments

  1. JaimeNovember 4, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Susan it's perfect, love that frame around the edge and the price can't be beat.

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  2. Tanya@takesixNovember 4, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    That's a wonderful deal! Great job in the transformation too!

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  3. Joyce - Quilted NestNovember 4, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I've course I'm with you. But I wanna know how you did the lettering...

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I'm right there, Susan! Great idea; this would make a great gift for someone, too. Say, someone who moved from Long Island to Ohio. . . ; )

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  5. AnneNovember 4, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Cute idea! Love the sign.

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  6. VeronicaNovember 4, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Really adorable! Looks great!

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  7. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsNovember 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Awesomeness!!!

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  8. Korrie@RedHenHomeNovember 4, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    A perfect project! Very cute.

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  9. Katalina JewelryNovember 4, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Looks great!

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  10. Shasta @ intheoldroadNovember 4, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I love to do that too...buy a sign for the "good bones", then change it. Very thrifty!

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  11. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbingNovember 4, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    This is an awesome little project. Thanks for your sweet comment today. Enjoyed your visit.

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  12. VickyNovember 5, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I love that you found that for a buck and made something so pretty! I am a new follower from Homemaker in Heels. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  13. Tammy @ Type ANovember 5, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    great find at an amazing price!!!

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  14. Its So Very CheriNovember 15, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Sorry I am getting over late to let you know--You've been featured at www.itssoverycheri.com in my Saturday Showcase.

    Cheri

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