My new Old Sign Stencils came today and I can't wait to get started...

I've seen these cute little natural fiber pots from the dollar store used in many ways on Pinterest. 
Today I'm going to stencil some with one of my favorite rustic crate stencils and then I'll give them a handle like a tiny bucket. 
For now I'm filling the pots with moss and flowers but when I'm ready to plant my garden they will be perfect to fill with soil and seeds! 
Take a peek...

This project began with a few butcher block  countertop samples and an idea. 
I began with a few butcher block samples from a cabinet store that went out of business but you could cut yourself a small piece or use a scrap from another project. 
I sanded the wood using an electric sander. 
My samples had a cut down the center that divides two different finishes so sanding it brought both sides back to raw. 
I used a new stencil from Old Sign Stencils for this project. 
There are several new garden stencils that are the perfect size for many projects. 
The quality is great so they will last for almost ever. 
The price of the stencils is in Canadian so the price may look a little higher but they are priced competitively.  



I stenciled the design using a foam pouncer and a light coat of paint. 
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I couldn't wait to try this new fall orchard stencil from Old Sign Stencils. On this project I used several of my favorite stencils and it couldn't have been easier!

A while back I ruined a potting shed sign I bought from Decor Steals, it was one of my favorites.

You just never know what you are going to find for free!

I've needed a new step stool for a while now.  
I have 6 little grandchildren that need to reach the bathroom sink. 
When I saw a rustic one that looked easy to make I was on it!
I used reclaimed wood from my workshop and it was even easier than I imagined to make! 

These Christmas stencils are beautiful!

I can't get enough of this Fresh Flowers stencil so  it's popping up on a lot of my projects lately.

I've wanted to make a project with the Swiss cross design for a long time now. 
I love black and white and graphic designs so this covers all the bases for me.  
I often see the simple cross on pillows but today I'm going to make placemats using an awesome and easy to use stencil with the perfect cross design.
Take a look ...

I'm at it again with the stenciling today and I'm here to tell you that not too many people do it perfectly. 
I am one of those imperfectly perfect stencilers but I know how to embellish and to make it look better than perfect. 
Today I'm stenciling Christmas trees on rough hewn wood and that is not easy! 
See what I mean...

I am really ready for summer and a private beach!

Combining my love of rustic sign making with  my love of coffee!

This is a fun and easy project to wrap your holiday gifts. These bags can be used for birthdays, Christmas, or any holiday just by changing the colors!

Are you a coffee lover like I am? 
I am a lover of all things coffee so when I found this coffee stencil from Old Sign Stencils by Funky Junk Interiors.

I'm using this stencil on everything! 

There are several different stencils to choose from and these are a few of my favorites.
You can see the stenciling tutorial on the Coffee Station post I did using the same stencil.

This time I stenciled a piece of old, wrinkled burlap using the same process.
When the stencil was dry, I wrapped the burlap around a wooden frame ... stapling it all the way around.

I used thick jute to criss cross the front of the memo board, using screws to secure the jute to the sides.

Today I'm creating an easy project using a piece of rough hewn pine. It is a quick project that looks amazing for Christmas or with a different stencil, any time of the year!

Sometimes all you need is a smaller version of a great idea to make a perfect gift.

What comes to mind when you think of a lunch tray? 

Today I'm stenciling a vintage sled with  one of my favorite stencils.

Today's project was one I've been hoping to do for a long time now. 
I have an outdoor pouf/ottoman that I no longer need and rather than get rid of it, I'd like to give it a makeover and use it inside. 
At first I wasn't sure just how I was going to go about making the cover but I figured it out as I went and now I'm going to show you how...