Making Scripture Word Art

Hey Friends!

Today I'm combining 

a few of my favorite things...

words from my savior

and

yah, paint;

not like the two are that close 

on the important-o-meter,

but they go together in my world.

Boy, do I need reminders around

about right living.

I guess God knew that when he said

"Tie them (my commands) to your hands,

wear them on your forehead as reminders.

Write them on the doorposts of your house

and on your gates" Deuteronomy 6: 8-9.

So, how about putting them on your wall.

Build a box frame

with 1/4" underlayment

and furring strips.

Put a wash of brown acrylic front and back.

Brush on a coat of white.

I like to use Olympia Paint and Primer in one

from Lowes. Color - Crumb Cookie.

This piece measures 24" x 24".

The white stripes are 4".

Colored stripes are 3".

The pencil shade on the back of the lettering

will transfer when you press from the front

with a pen.

Can't wait to paint more verses.

Hope you enjoy making one for your home.

I'm also selling these on my Etsy.

Thanks for visiting my blog!

Much appreciation,

Deb

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Have Yourself a "Big" Merry Little Christmas Sign

If you come to visit me this Holiday Season,

my wall will welcome you!

"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"

will be a big bright happy expression.

This will be my little Christmas corner.

I've got my stockings out, the tree halfway up,

but I always love the sparkly lights anytime.

You could even make this sign to hang outdoors.

Mine measures 30" x 49".

Right, a BIG Merry little Christmas!

I used 1/4" underlayment.

($13 for the whole 4' x 8' sheet)

I framed the board with furring strips.

Here is the construction on back:

To make sure some of the paint would sand off,

I wiped on a little vaseline over the

brown painted surface. (just random and sparse)

That way, after the off white paint,

some places will sand and look chippy old.

I didn't use a photoshop layout this time.

I made a sketch and then measured, marked,

and taped where my lettering would go.

I chalked in all of the design and lettering first.

Easy to change.

Using a flat brush laying in the thick shadow,

Then on it's side for edging.

Then a liner brush in darker charcoal for the drop shadow.

Easy grays, whites, charcoals, and browns

make a restful palette,

and will anchor my cozy Christmas Corner.

This year, my nook will be neutral.

But can't you just see this sign 

in red with white letters!!

I tucked some rosemary clippings in a water pouch

inside of my burlap ribbon.

I love Thanksgiving Week.

But I had to get jump started on my Christmas projects

so that I can share them with all of my creative friends!!

I have more fun things that I'm adding to my Christmas corner.

I will be sharing those later this week.

Hope to see you back soon.

Blessings Friends!

Deb

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