DIY Retro Kitchen EAT Sign Reveal

May 27, 2014


retro kitchen eat sign stencil wood paint

Okay folks, it's time for the big kitchen sign reveal! I'll admit that I might be a tad bit more excited than you are, but I really wanted to share it with you all because I absolutely love it!

It's a Pec Thing Antique and Flea Market

May 24, 2014


This past weekend I attended an infamous flea market in these parts, affectionately known as the "Pec Thing." Formally speaking, it's the Pecatonica Antique and Flea Market.  It's held in Pecatonica, Illinois, about an hour and a half away from my home.  It only takes place twice a year, so it's a real treat if I can make the trip.
 
I went on day two of two, so it was clear to me that much of the good stuff had already been sold.  But it was still fun to walk around and check out what was there on a beautiful day with my family.

 
 
I just loved that marshmallow tin.
 

I'm a sucker for anything plaid.
 
 
I loved this old crate, as well as the cart it was sitting on.  Perfect for a paint job.

 
And what kind of flea market would it be without some chippy, white shutters?


Despite needing a serious upholstery job, I thought this couch was awesome!  And check out those boots.


Yes.  The price tag says $625.00.  No wonder it was still sitting there.


Some things just defy explanation.


And then there was my son's favorite part of the whole day, what made the trip worth it in his opinion: funnel cakes.  Truth be told, I have to say that it was a highlight for me, too. And of course I only had the whole thing a bite.

I didn't splurge on any purchases.  To the contrary, I got a handful of keys and some old charms for my jewelry creations for around $10.00.  And from the "everything is half-off sale" vendor I picked up this.



It even came with it's own dirt and spider webs.  But for $5.00, whose complaining? I knew I could put it to good use.  But that's a story for another day.

Been to any good flea markets lately?
 
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Choosing a DIY Kitchen Sign to Make

May 19, 2014

The words "wait and see" will never be music to my ears.  Patience may be a virtue, but I was not blessed with it!  Be that as it may, I have had to put my usual home projects on hold and take on a "wait and see" attitude as we prepare to move.  What will my new kitchen be like?  I have no idea!  So why do I feel the need to make a kitchen sign NOW of all times?  Because I'm a hopelessly creative  DIY blogger, that's why!  And we all know that idle hands are the devil's workshop.  So better to keep busy I always say.

I have wanted to create some type of wooden kitchen sign for a long time now, and recently I've become obsessed with the notion.  I even created a Pinterest board dedicated to it. 


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FOR THE LINKS TO THE SIGNS IN MY PHOTO COLLAGES. THANK YOU! ** 
 
I'm still mulling over my options.
 
Should I buy precut letters at the craft store and just attach them together?
 
Should I pull a "Graphics Fairy" and use one of her amazing graphics?  The only problem if I go this route is that I always have a really hard time deciding which graphic transfer method to use.  None have worked particularly well for me, to be honest.  What's your favorite transfer method for wood?  
 
Should I hold out and look for a ready-made sign at a flea market or barn sale?  This is fine if you're naturally patient, but as I said at the beginning of this post, patience is NOT my strong suit.
 
So looks like I'm back at square one. 
 
I've been known to dabble in stencils, so maybe I'll make my own stencil and just paint the image onto wood.
 
Yes, the possibilities are endless. But isn't that what makes it fun? 
 
Here are a few more samples for you to consider. 
 
Notice where I'm probably going with this?
 
 
 
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I hope to have the project completed within the next few days, so let me know what you think. I'll be sharing soon!
And if you have your own favorite sign hanging in your kitchen I'd love to know what it is!
 
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DIY Monogram Welcome Sign Chalkboard

May 16, 2014


I have such an easy decorating idea for you today.  You may already be familiar with this and some other DIY gilded chalkboards I made a while ago.  And all the ways I've used it thus far to add just the right touch to my faux mini-mantle when it's needed that extra sumptin-sumptin around certain holidays. 

For Christmas:




And most recently for Easter:




The word for the day is V-E-R-S-A-T-I-L-E. 

Well, I've just gone and added a new look to it.


Nothing fancy.  Just plain old Welcome.  And a capital "A" for our family name initial.  And you can never go wrong with that boxwood wreath.  I think this works well for us right now as we try and make the house welcoming but not too "personal" for prospective buyers.  You can see where I copied the font from here.


I tried the look with some of my myrtle topiaries, which I love!  You can see where I talk about them here.

I really do love experimenting with vignettes on my faux mini-mantle of sorts.  I think this one is my favorite so far.


Which one is YOUR favorite?

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