Salvaged Wood Sign Project
Did I mention I’m a runner? A marathoner, actually. Running outdoors lets me experience nature up close and personal. On garbage day, I get to run past all the piles of junk and see if there’s anything worth grabbing. And sometimes, when I run in the woods I come across salvageable artifacts … as was the case recently when I found a scrap of wood that was the perfect size for a sign. And yes, I had to run back home with this under my arm.
Using a dry brush, I swept on some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White.
Using the dry brush allowed the grain of the wood to show through.
I had a perfect spot in the bedroom for the sign and decided to stencil “Sweet Dreams” in black.
I already had the chalk paint, stencils and stencil paint in the cupboard.
The stenciling was super easy.
Spacing the letters was probably the most challenging part of this project.
You might remember my bedroom from a previous post. After looking at the photos,
the room seemed a little sparse. Funny how things look different through a camera lens.
The sign provides a little dimension and texture to the room.
This bed used to be a plain 4-poster. We cut down the posts (believe it or not), added
finials and scrollwork to the headboard and then painted the whole thing white.
The angel pillow on the bed is new. Found it at a decorating store for $4.99.
So the Sweet Dreams sign cost me absolutely nothing since the wood was free,
and the paint and stencils were already on hand. Not bad for a morning’s run out in the woods, huh?
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It looks great there! I never cared for those tall beds either. Love the scroll work!
Brenda
Oh, that is so cute above the bed. Nice wood too.
Very nice! It looks great above your beautiful bed.
Gorgeous! Please share where you got the stencils! Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-week.html. Best, My
It looks so cute above the bed! Very Shabby Chic.
Love it.
xo
I love this sign! It’s beautiful! Don’t you just love chalk paint? 🙂
You’ve made me think that perhaps I should go out running more! What a great sign!
What a terrific find in the woods – I can’t get over how you ran home with it. It was worth it!
You are being featured tonight! Hope to see you linked up again at “Meet Me Monday”. Love, Me http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com
I guess running IS good for you. Great find and I love what you did with it.
This is my kind of project. I love it, and it looks great above your bed. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.
What a lovely sign. It goes perfectly with that gorgeoous bed. Merry Christmas!
LOVE THE SIGN! A friend is trying to talk me into doing a half marathon in may…while I’m a long time walker, and I can walk at a pretty good clip, running, well I just don’t know, I am 54 after all! All that to say, so glad to “meet” you and to welcome you as my new blog follower!
Crazy how things work I have just put back some old wood boards for this very purpose. Love the sign. Your newest follower.
Lisa
That is absolutely gorgeous. I saw this post over at Debbie’s party and had to stop by. I am your latest follower. You did such a great job on that sign. Great find. Perfect reward for your morning run. Hope you will stop by.
WOW! This turned out really nice! I just joined your blog:) Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com
My son is a big marathon runner, also. He goes all over to them.
Love your sign … so eautifully displayed.
Merry Christmas
TTFN ~
Marydon
looks like it belongs right there love your hand work come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
Your sign is really cute! You found the perfect spot for it!
Oh my…I LOVE your set sign…would love to have you show it off at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY party.
Blessings,
Linda
Your sign is just gorgeous!!
Wishing you a very merry holiday!
XO
Kristin
That is gorgeous! I can’t believe it’s a random piece of scrap wood you found! I need to go running through the woods…first I need to take up running 🙂 Beautiful job!
Love the sign and isn’t it neat that you recycled it as well.
That’s one beautiful piece of wood – and you made it even more beautiful, Jennifer! Great job on the distressing and stenciling! I’ve made a few signs during the past year and found it’s easy to become hooked on making them! lol! You’ve created such a pretty bedroom, too! Merry Christmas to you!
xoxo laurie
Love it! looks so shabby.
I Wish you a happy and sweet Holiday!
That looks great. I have an old piece of wood that I have been meaning to salvage. I added one coat of paint but then we moved before I could do anything else. It has been with us through 3 moves so far and I never hubby gripes every time he unpacks it. I guess maybe I need to get it out of the garage and finally finish it. Lol. Thanks for the inspiration. I love your blog. I’m your newest follower. Would love you to stop by DIY Home Sweet Home
Jamie
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P.S. I have a linky every Monday would love you to stop by Monday and link up.
The sign looks great! Thanks for the inspiration! (I have 3 pallets sitting in my garage.)
Sharon
Cool! I am a runner too, but unfortunately there isn’t old wood sitting around on the Air Force Base we live on. Love your project though. Run like the wind!
oh I LOVE old salvaged wood turned into signs!! So sweet there! 🙂
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your sign at my Show & Tell party!
Sharon
Your sign is so pretty, love it above your headboard. the shape of the wood really gives it so much charm. Love the scroll work also. Thanks for sharing at Sunday’s Best and wishing you very happy holiday’s.
love your sign! xoox, tracie
Hi Jennifer, I wanted to let you know that I will be featuring your project on Sew Crafty Tuesday Tomorrow… Be sure to stop in…It is also a Giveaway linking.. 🙂
Love the dry brush on this … it turned out sweet.
Francine