I have been infatuated with the whole idea of How To Make Your Own Vintage Sign for awhile now. I even shared a post 2 years ago about 12 Homemade Signs. I had found each one of them on Pinterest.
After a few years I decided it was time for me to make my own vintage sign. It is a knock off of the ones I found on Pinterest. Of course, I added my own twist, but it looks amazing for our home.
Not only that…But, several of my blogging friends have knocks offs of their own. I can’t wait to see what they have come up with. Their knock off creations will be listed in the bottom of this post.
Here is a quick peek at my sign. Can you say love???
Now let me show you my version of How To Make Your Own Vintage Sign…
I started out with a piece of wood left over from the farmhouse coffee table that I made. The size is a 1x6x18 inches.
I used Minwax stain to darken the wood. This walnut stain was also left over from the farmhouse coffee table. Perfect!
After the stain was almost dry, Using a dry brush I added some leftover Birchwood Valspar paint.
While the paint was drying, I found some rusted window clips. They would make a great addition to my vintage looking sign. They were given to me when I bought a vintage window frame in Caliente.
I got a sample of Fusion Mineral Paint from SNAP! blogging conference. I was excited to add it to my vintage sign. The color is called Laurentine. Perfect beachy color, for this sign, don’t you think??
The rusted window clip adds just the touch I was hoping for.
Using some leftover blue and white paint from the farmhouse coffee table, I mixed them together for a variegated look.
When the paint was almost dry, I stenciled on the wood it was time for some sanding. With a 120 grit sandpaper, I sanded the whole sign. front, sides, and all the letters.
It is a great addition to any where in our home. I could even put it out on my front porch.
I am very pleased. And look forward to having this sign in our home for a long time.
It has been fun to show you How To Make Your Own Vintage Sign. It was a fun project. You can make this for any room in your home. I think I need some sort of kitchen or laundry sign now. What would you make?
Now it is time for you to explore more knock off creations from my friends.
Make it a marvelous Monday!
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Looks like it could have come right off of an old Beach Cottage in the Keys! Perfectly worn :)
Thanks so much Christy! I love your shell wreath, too.
Meegan, I love your sign. It turned out so beautiful with all that aged chipped goodness! It also looks great on your newly painted end table! So glad we were able to pull this tour together, it’s one of my favorites!
~Tami
Meegan! Your sign turned out great and it looks PERFECT in your home. Love! Pinning!
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That is so cute Meegan! I love how you made it look vintage! Great job! :)
Nancy
This is so cute Meegan. I love the colors you used and it looks perfect in your cottage-y home!
Meegan this is beautiful it would fit perfect in my summer design this year! You did an awesome job :)
So cute. Making one is on my to do list also. You did a great job.
Hi, Meegan
I love your sign. It turned out great and love how shabby it looks.
Hi Meegan, Happy Memorial Day! how are you sweet friend? I LOVE this darling Cottage Sign. It looks like you found old weathered wood and painted on it. LOVE it. Thank you so much for linking up to our Something to Talk About Link Party this week. Love for you to come on over and join us again, Have a great day and enjoy, Lisa at Concord Cottage.
Love your sign can’t wait to try out my own.
Saw this on Get Your DIY on – Very vintage! Looks great, Meegan!