I started by cutting a piece of MDF into slats. I used about 1/4 of the MDF sheet. So the total cost for this project was right around $5.00. I painted the boards with spray paint that I had on hand.
I didn't get a picture of this step, but I did GLAZE the boards. I wanted the boards to look old and weathered, so if you want instructions on how to glaze, go to previous posts found HERE or HERE.Then, I painted on the words with good 'ol craft paint.
After the craft paint dried, I took sand paper and roughed up the letters.
I thought they turned out pretty fun.
And here they are in my dining room. :)
Total Cost: $5.00!
11 comments:
Mmmmmm Malts! I love your signs, they look perfect there :D
They look fabulous hanging up in there. Great job! I'll be linking to this.
Love those signs. Great Great Great
Love these! I love your blog too! I am getting into glazing things because of you. :0)
Jessica @
http://mattjessicapope.blogspot.com/
I love yours so much better than Pottery Barn's! Great Job!!!
Nicole
ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!! I likt yours better than Pottery Barn!!
OMG! Love these, and yes they are fun, and yes I agree way too over priced in the mag!
I ♥ yours way better!
This will be perfect to go above my windows in kitchen. You did a fab job!
Did you free hand the letters?
Those turned out perfectly!! Great job!
I've been going through your blog for a few days now, and I am amazed at how beautiful your pieces are - and at your "vision" for them. I am seeing so many things in a new light! You are super-talented!
Ok, I didn't mean to gush:) but couldn't help it... I came on the comments to ask, can you use a stencil to do the letters on these boards? Would that work as well? I am not very good at freehand..
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