As Fall approaches,
I think about family dinners,
getting together, and giving thanks.
This DIY Sign will be a great addition
for your dining room.
Painted with gray and white stripes
and arrow details,
"Gather, Give Thanks, and Feast"
could really be for anytime of year.
The sign dimension is 21" x 27".
Using fenceboards,
old or new,
here is how they are attached on back.
Now for a watered down brown paint wash.
Then alternate gray and white stripes
using a light application so that you leave
some of the under color showing through.
I used "River Stone" Minwax acrylic stain for the gray.
I did add just a slight bit of brown to it.
I also mixed a bit of black with the gray for another grunge layer.
That was just a light application to darken some of the edges.
On the back side of my pattern,
I used pencil transfer - easier to read on the white stripes,
and a chalk transfer - easier to read on the gray stripes.
I also used the River Stone acrylic stain for the lettering.
Cheryl was painting with me today
and made a sign of her own
with the white and gray stripes.
I know you are thinking already
about what sentiment you want on your sign!
Here is a template for the
"Gather, Give Thanks, and Feast"
This is such a fun time of year
decorating our homes for fall.
I can't wait to hammer a nail in one of my new walls!
Coming soon...
cabinets and trim are going in now.
I had to go to my daughter's house
to find a wall to photograph my sign today!
Thanks for stopping by!
Deb
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18 comments:
WOW! I. LOVE. IT!! What a great idea, I have pinned it! :) -Bev
Hi Deb
The sign looks great! Would love for you to share on Friday Favorites this week- party goes live Thursday night! Can't wait to see the kitchen! laura
When I saw this I knew it had to be your work - I love it!!! As always - you inspire me.
Love your sign love your design:) Pinned
Oh Deb! ... I'm good until I get to painting on the lettering! Ugh! I just don't have a steady hand... :(
I can't wait to see how your house turns out!
Smiles!
Terry
Terry - you always have a paintbrush in your hand it seems! You could always use a straight edge ruler and drag a liner brush along side.
Have a great weekend,
Deb
The sign looks amazing! Love it!
This sign looks so great! I love that it could be a year round sign, not just holiday. Thanks so much for sharing with the Be. YOU tiful link party. Pinning!
This is a fantastic sign! Love it! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Love love your sign!! It looks so perfect for this time of year too!! :) Have a lovely day! xo Holly
love this! I would put pallet art in all the rooms! I'd love you to share it at our Outside {the Box} link party! http://www.carissamiss.com/2014/09/outside-box-link-party-no-2.html
Beautiful job with the finish! The sign is gorgeous, something I would expect to buy- not make.
You are right, the holiday season will be here before we know it. This is a great project to get busy working on!
I love this sign that you created! Thanks so much for sharing at Your Designs This Time! I've pinned your project to our Favorites and Features group board on Pinterest! Have a great weekend!
I am definitely doing a sign like this for my home! Love it Deb!
I absolutely love the warm patina on this piece. Absolutely gorgeous.... and such a great message! I love this post so much I am pinning it, sharing it on facebook and recently included it in a round-up! http://happilyeverafteretc.com/2015/10/12/10-neutral-fall-decorating-ideas/
I've seen this popular sign on Etsy & Pinterest, and now I know where the original design came from!! No wonder it's a best seller!! Your sign is beautiful!! I appreciate the tutorial, because I want to make one for my husband for our anniversary!
Fun to hear Doxie. Enjoy your project!
Deb
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