Monday, May 26, 2014

Old Wood


I think Steve might hide my paint and brushes after my latest project.


Yesterday I decided to paint more signs using an old cupboard door and a pointed piece of wood I found in the wood pile.


First, I painted both pieces with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Greek Blue.


Next I used stickers to spell out the words.


I like these stickers I bought at Michael's because they are almost 3" high.


I used the same letters on a tablecloth and napkins I made last summer - you can see the project here.


I used small alphabet stickers to spell carol's garden on the pointy piece of wood.


The washed out sign  (I like it that way) is serving an important purpose in the garden - the yarrow always falls to the ground so the sign keep the yarrow standing tall.


Steve would have been quite content for me to leave this sign as it was, but I had ideas which involved him.


Steve drilled holes in the sign and helped me attach a jar to the sign.


Then Steve had to hang the sign for me, but I can't show its home yet - that's a project for tomorrow.


Yesterday was a pretty productive day :

1 keep it simple sign
1 carol's garden sign
150 chocolate chip cookies
75 ice cream sandwiches - and I only ate one.


I hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day - ours was quite relaxed because our street party was yesterday.

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I am joining these parties

Cedar Hill Farm - The Scoop

Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Cozy Little House - Tweak It Tuesday

Glitter Glue & Paint - Project Pin It

45 comments:

  1. Putting the jar vase on the sign is such a great idea - love that!

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  2. Brilliant idea to use the sign to keep the plants upright!! I can't wait to see where your sign with the posie jar is going!

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  3. I particularly love the red sign with the flowers! So clever. And all those cookies … I'd love to come by for a visit, a sit in your garden and an ice cream sandwich!

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  4. LOL! 150 cookies? Ice cream sandwiches? And you only ate one? Good for you!

    I LOVE the jar attached to the sign and can't wait to see tomorrow's project. You never cease to amaze me. Oh...and I absolutely love Greek Blue!

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  5. I love your signs! Those ice cream sandwiches look delicious. Not sure I could eat only one.

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  6. Love- love- love this sign! I love the colors, the lettering and that vase... might have to involve my own handy hubby and make one for our covered porch! :)

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  7. so cute! I love the sign with the hanging flower pot too! And the ice cream sandwiches look delicious!

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  8. I really like your signs, you are very creative.

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  9. You made an insane amount of treats! Holy cow...and you only had one! Boy you are good!! Those signs rock! I love that you drilled a jar to it! That is the coolest piece ever! And your garden sign is perfect as well! A job well done I would say friend! Wishing you a great week! Nicole xo

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  10. Awesome inspiration. I have the piece of wood, now I just have to find some paint and brushes. I love how yours turned out, the red and blue is so cheerful. And how the heck did you only have one sandwich? They looks so yummy.

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  11. Your signs are so cute--I especially like the Keep it simple one. Annie Sloan has the best red color...I don't even care for red and I like that color so much I want to use it!

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  12. Your signs are fun, Carol, and the addition of the Mason jar vase makes the red one truly special.

    Karen

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  13. Wow Carol....I love what you did here. And you had quite the productive day! Yesterday was a fabulous day off doing some school work, but also writing. I dabbled a bit in the garden, sat on the deck and dreamed of projects I will be doing once school is out.

    Have you ever, ever thought of selling your art? To have a "Shabby Beach Shack" Etsy shop? Your work is fabulous, and I love that jar on the wood. You're a beach girl all the way. LOVE IT!

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  14. Your sign helps to hold the yarrow, that is a handy sign then. I think the flower jar looks great on the sign. xoxo,Susie

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  15. So cute, Carol! Your day was industrious, mine was lazy!

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  16. Adorable! I feel the need to copy your sign...

    :)

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  17. Love the new signs! Oh and homemade ice cream sandwiches...perfect!!

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  18. you have been being a "busy and creative beeeeeeeee"! ,-)

    these signs look sooooooooo california.

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  19. you only ate one. wow, you have some willpower. you go girl!!

    i have been away on a camping adventure. & now just getting back to replying & talking to you guys again. hope you are well. ( ;

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  20. Carol,
    I love all your signs. Love the keep it simple with the jar vase. That is too cute. Hope you had a great Memorial day.
    Kris

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  21. Cute signs...love the idea of adding the jar with flowers.

    Cookies! Yum! :)

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  22. How sweet are those signs!
    ...and the cookie sandwiches too!

    Your Steve sounds like my Mr D when it comes to involving him in my bright ideas! LOL

    Can't wait to see where "Keep It Simple" found it's home!

    Have a great week!
    withLove!


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  23. Great looking signs! I may steal your idea to prop up my gladiolus ...they tend to bend and twist right over the walkway! Yummy looking treats, too. Hooray, indeed, for the red, white, and blue!
    Happy week!
    Susan

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  24. You have been a very busy lady. Love the signs - they really look good Carol. Your garden looks so great. And you made all those cookies and ice cream sandwiches.
    Have a great productive week.
    Mary

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  25. You're so creative, Carol!
    I love your 'Keep it simple' sign.

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  26. Great signs, Carol. I like the Keep It Simple idea. But I think your hardest work was eating only one ice cream sandwich.

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  27. Love, love..., come see your sweet cottage featured on Beach Bliss Living here. I hope you like it!? ~Maya

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  28. Carol,
    Keep it simple ... True inspiration to live by. The added jar adds a dimension of fun to the sign. You my friend know how to celebrate in creativity each and every day.
    Only one ice-cream cookie sandwich eaten??? Yikes the Will power ;-)
    XO,
    Vera

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  29. Your signs are great, I love the colours and the addition of the jar for flowers. Another very productive day !

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  30. You make the cutest signs! I must say that those chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches look pretty darn good too.

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  31. Love it!
    And you can send a ice cream cookie my way. ;-)
    Yummy!

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  32. I love the signs...especially the one with the jar! The colors are great. Sounds like you had a busy day with all the goodies you made. They sound tasty! I would most likely have eaten more than one...lol! I love sweets...:)Have a wonderful Wednesday...Vicky

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  33. Well, I sure hope Steve doesn't hide your paint and brushes, what would I do if I didn't get to stop by and check out your creative work every few days?!?! Love the signs! Have a super week! Cindy

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  34. Such cool signs!! Love the one with the jar almost as much as I would love one (or two) of those sandwiches ;).

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  35. I bet the ice cream sandwiches were a hit. I need to remember that treat for my kids this summer. Your new signs look great. The jar is a really cool addition. Hope you have a great week!

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  36. I love your signs Carol!
    I've wanted a garden sign for years - you've inspired me to try my hand at painting one!
    A great way to re-purpose a cupboard too.

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  37. I need a garden sign. Or at least some vegetable markers. Maybe you inspired me to make some today?

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  38. So pretty! Love your garden signs!

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  39. Love all your whimsical signs. You're so creative!!
    Hugs,
    Jody

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  40. I just attended an Annie Sloan painting class. They talked about how her paint can be used outside but no way should be applied. You are so inspiring with all the things you are doing.

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  41. Oh you are so very inspiring! I have some extra wood laying around which I have been meaning to make signs out of...this summer! Yes! xo Jen

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  42. Both projects turned out great. I love the colors of the paint.

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  43. Great signs, Carol! Love the size of those letters you found. I never seem able to find a good size like that.

    Love your front yard, too. I enjoyed that post and how you have decorated the BUB.

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