For quite awhile I have been packing around a bunch of graphics I
had printed off a freebie site a few years ago with the idea I'd be able to
make some cute signs and artwork with them.
Finally I got the opportunity
to make some.
Remember when I had mentioned a couple of week ago about stopping
at the millwork place near my office and scoring some nice pieces from their
"Free Wood" bin. Well I spent
the better part of a Sunday using my new saw and a bunch of stuff I already had
on hand in my garage and my craft supplies and made a few signs.
I had the idea to make them rustic, like the sides of crates,
leaving any flaws and imperfections in the wood. I think it adds character. I decoupaged the graphics onto the wood and
sealed them with exterior grade varathane.
I always wanted to make this Fresh
Eggs sign to attach to our chicken coop.
I love the look of these vintage inspired food labels. Isn't it so nice when you can take a vision
in your head and make it an actual thing just like you imagined?
I made several, more than I need, but I had the supplies and I was
having a ball. I went ahead and listed a
few in my Etsy store because I think they'd make great gifts. Aren't they cute?
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It's a rarity that I get to just play for a day. However, I think it needs to be less rare and
I plan to do stuff like this more often.
those are darling!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne! :)
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