Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Dabbling in Signs

I've been seeing these cute hand painted signs alot of places and wanted to see if I could dabble in it a little.  How on earth do people paint so straight and so good?!?!  Well, if I don't know, I ask!  The ladies on blogs are so helpful and nice.  

 How cute is that?

I emailed her and she explained how she does it.  So...I powered up my Photoshop Elements and designed a few vintage ads.  Made them just the right size to fit my wood and printed them out.  Then, (watch out it gets complicated)  traced the letters on the wood with a ball point pen.  The pen makes an indention in the wood and when you lift up the paper you can see it to paint it!  Seriously?!?  It's that simple?  Yep.  Check out my three.


 

The Overman Wheel Co. was my first.  Don't know what I'm gonna do with it quite yet, but I like it.  The Shoe Repair is my giveaway for a lucky reader when I reach 100 followers.
The EAT sign is for a special person who hasn't received it yet...  :)

So...what is a project you've been wanting to do, but just don't know how?  Research it and JUST DO IT!  
That's how everybody starts out!
Hope you are having a great week!  The boys only have a few more days of school left and they are ready!
Sincerely,
Kerrie




Parties I've linked this to...
Mad Skills Monday
Metamorphosis Monday 
Vintage Wanna Bee 
Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesday 
Lollipops - What I love about Wednesdays 
Wicked Awesome Wednesdays - Handy Man Crafty Woman
Posted by Kerrie Lightfoot at 11:59 AM

14 comments:

  1. Flo and GraceMay 25, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Kerrie! Great job! Those look adorable and very professional! I need to do a little more research into it myself...my first attempt was sad!

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  2. Emily@LovelyBeastsMay 25, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    The signs are so nicely done! Love the Overman Wheel one. I'll definitely try this out soon!

    Emily

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  3. Ashleigh@SincerelyMay 25, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    These look great! They have the perfect amount of distressing. They look completely authentic!

    And you're so close to 100!

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  4. KKMay 31, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I love all of your signs. You have done a great job. I would display all of those signs in my home.

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  5. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Wow! These turned out incredible! I don't think I could have painted them nearly so neatly!! How cute!

    I host a weekly Friday link party I would love you to come and join if you are interested.

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  6. Cassie BustamanteJune 1, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    those look great! love the wheel co one!

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  7. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresJune 1, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    How cute!!
    Seriously I am going to have to make some signs too!!
    But if I don't have time, can I have yours??? :)

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  8. Handy Man, Crafty WomanJune 1, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    This is so creative!! Thanks so much for linking this up to our Wicked Awesome Wednesday party!

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  9. Monkey Momma's CraftsJune 2, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I would have never thought about just tracing it! DUH! So smart! :)

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  10. .June 2, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Your signs are fantastic!!! They look like something straight out of a store! :)

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  11. cherylJune 3, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    thanks for the encouragement.......they look awesome!

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  12. AmyJune 3, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    I LOVE your signs. They are completely FABULOUS!!! I am soo addicted to vintage looking sign right now. They turned out AWSOME!! I could LOVE to have you link them up at our link party this Sat night.
    Amy
    www.Sistersofthewildwest.blogspot.com

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  13. AmberJune 6, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Oh, my goodness! I almost fell off the couch when I saw the Overman Wheel Co. sign! That's my family!!! I must either buy this from you or get you to teach me how to make one. My dad would flip! Email me at FiddleNBowBiz@gmail.com please!

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  14. Jeannies BottleAugust 18, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Your signs turned out terrific and I'm going to try your method....it's so easy even I should be able to do it!

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