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Monday, March 25, 2013

Barn Wood Sign

I made this barn wood sign for an upcoming boutique I am participating in with Reclaim-ologists and Other Crafty Chicks!

I made this on my day off and to be honest I am a little afraid of the table saw :) I always make my husband cut stuff for me.  He wasn't home so I had to do a little digging and find a piece of wood that was already the right size.  I got lucky and found this one in my stack of wood from the barn.

Because it was cracked I was afraid to pound the nails out.  I didn't want to break it.  They were pretty rusty so I just grabbed a set of pliers and broke them off.

I also took some scrap piece of wood and nailed them to the back with the brad nailer so that if it ever did crack all the way through it would stay together.


I had some glitter scrapbook paper that I hate, but it is really thick so I knew it would work perfect for making stencils.  I cut them out with the cricut.

That was it.  All done!  I LOVE how it turned out.  I am planning to make more for the boutique.  So far I plan to make one that says "EAT" and "HOME".  What ideas do you have for words I could put on a sign?

UPDATE:  I wanted to add these flowers to my sign in the beginning but didn't get it done.
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46 comments:

  1. Rustown MomMarch 25, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Nice! How about 'family'?

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  2. JessMarch 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I love the way this project turned out. I have nominated you for a Liebster award. Check it out.
    http://viewfromrivermountain.blogspot.com/2013/03/i-got-blogger-hug.html

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  3. Rosie at The Frugal Freshman HomemakerMarch 25, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Hello! Found you at the Creative Blogger Hop at Homemaker on a Dime. I love this project! It's so perfect because we just came across some discounted wood that we built our vegetable garden beds with and were looking for something to do with the cracked scraps. New follower here!
    Cheers!
    Rosie

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    1. AleseMarch 25, 2013 at 2:03 PM

      Thank you so much! So glad to have you as a reader!

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  4. Stampin' VMG206March 25, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Great job! Barn wood is so much fun!
    I visiting from Monday Funday. I hope you can stop by my blog and leave a comment and Link Up!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    www.vmg206.blogspot.com

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    1. AleseMarch 28, 2013 at 1:42 PM

      Thank you so much for stopping by. I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

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  5. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Very nice job! I love these types of signs :)

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    1. AleseMarch 28, 2013 at 1:46 PM

      Thank you so much! I am glad you stopped by and commented!

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  6. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeMarch 25, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Awesome! You did a great job ;)
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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    1. AleseMarch 28, 2013 at 1:47 PM

      Oh that is so nice! thank you for stopping by!

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  7. UnknownMarch 25, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Gorgeous!!!! Visiting from Making the World Cuter!

    Sparkled Whimsy
    http://sparkledwhimsy.blogspot.com/

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  8. MarshaMarch 25, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    How about the words "Faith", "Beach", "Simplify", "Home"

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  9. Donna WilkesMarch 25, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    How about "crafty" since you have proven you are indeed!

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    1. AleseMarch 28, 2013 at 1:49 PM

      Oh that is so sweet! Thank you for the compliment. And thank you for stopping by my blog!

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  10. Denise @ secondtimearoundfindsMarch 25, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Nice sign it's always nice to see things get repurpose.

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    1. AleseMarch 28, 2013 at 1:51 PM

      I agree! Thank you for stopping by my blog!

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  11. Crafteeladee82@aol.comMarch 26, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    How about HOPE, FAITH, FRIENDS, BLESSINGS, HAPPINESS. Love the sign you've already done!

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    1. AleseMarch 28, 2013 at 1:53 PM

      GREAT IDEAS! Thank you so much for your suggestions and for reading my blog!

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  12. Casadapaulina♥JabonesMarch 26, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Me gustan estos tipos de carteles.


    casadapaulina♥jabones

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  13. Kate @ Eating in the Shower BlogMarch 26, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Very cute! Found you at Making the World Cuter

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    1. AleseMarch 28, 2013 at 1:57 PM

      I am so glad you clicked through. Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

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  14. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Love your sign! So simple, but it has such a great finished look. Your stenciled letters look great - mine never look perfect.

    I'd be thrilled if you'd link up at this week's Off the Hook!

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    1. AleseMarch 28, 2013 at 1:59 PM

      Thank you! I got lucky with my letters looking so good :) Thank you for stopping by!

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  15. Justina McNearMarch 26, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Hello! Came across your link on the 'Diamond in the Stuff' blog hop and I love this! I am wanting a circuit SOOO bad, I can't stand it lol. Its amazing how something that could look dead and gone can come back to life with a little love. I am your newest follower :)

    Justina @ http://justinawho.blogspot.com/

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    1. AleseMarch 28, 2013 at 2:01 PM

      I am glad you stopped by! Thank you so much for the compliments and for following! I appreciate each and every reader. I hope you will enjoy what you find here!

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  16. SewSweetVIntageMarch 27, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Love old barn wood and your sweet sign!!! Pinned:) New follow. Follow back http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/03/vintage-popcorn-chenille.html

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    1. AleseMarch 28, 2013 at 2:06 PM

      Thank you so much! I am so glad to have you as a follower! I truely appreciate each and every reader!

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  17. Mandy HankMarch 27, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Really adorable! I really need to buckle down and buy the dang Cricut.
    Cute cute sign
    Just wanted to stop in from I should be Mopping-

    Mandy@ The Hankful House

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  18. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I really like the contrast of the paint against the wood grain!

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  19. Chrissy @ Two Everyday DivasMarch 28, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    So Cute!! I love how it turned out :)

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  20. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowMarch 29, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Looks like a really fun project to take on! Love how it turned out.

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  21. Lo (a Lo and Behold Life)March 29, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I'm OBSESSED with reclaimed wood right now. Love your LOVE sign. Visiting from The Shabby Nest and am your newest follower.

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  22. UnknownMarch 30, 2013 at 10:52 PM

    What a great sign!

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  23. Be Colorful CoastalMarch 31, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    LOVE your rustic LOVE sign. :D Thanks for sharing.
    p

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  24. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Very cute!

    Thanks so much for linking up at our link party!

    We are showing them off on our blog tomorrow!

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.net

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  25. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    I LOVE This :)
    I would love if you link this to my party:
    http://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com/2013/03/paper-crafts-projects-and-link-party.html
    XOXO
    Isabelle

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  26. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.April 1, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Love the rustic feel!

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  27. SarahApril 2, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Ooh! I really love this!! Featured you here:

    http://lifewithleahy.blogspot.com/2013/03/5-fabulous-friday-finds.html

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  28. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}April 3, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    You could put "breathe" and "possible"...

    Love the font you chose~I'll be featuring you tonight at Creative Juice and sharing at Pinterest.

    Thanks for linking last week,
    Nicolette

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  29. DoreenApril 8, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Great sign! Love the simple beauty you created out of the wood.
    I'm a new follower, and look forward to catching up on your posts.
    Hope youll come by my blog at http://altered-artworks.blogspot.com and say hello.
    Doreen

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  30. A. CarpenterApril 18, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Love the signs and I will be pulling wood out of my gargage to try. I just opened my Cricut so I guess it's time to put it to use. What size did you make the stencils?

    Word Ideas:
    Pray. Sparkle. Thankful. Grateful. Truth.

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  31. ChrissyNovember 13, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    I found this on Hometalk..Love it! How about "Friends"

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