The making of a sign.


I have wanted one of these foreverrrrrr!


I drew one on a million pieces of ditto paper taped together.

(someone forgot to hide the butcher paper)

(someone had fun using all the butcher paper) Ha!



I traced/cut pattern on a piece of pine.


Sanded edges.


Painted hand using left over kitchen paint.


Drew pattern....again.


See.


Printed the word EAT on my computer.


Traced on wood.


See.


Finished painting and sanded the edges good.


Aged it up with some stain.


And hung it in my favorite " hanging spot"


Although you are blinded by the glare coming into my window,

it was a very cloudy day.



So I did something I never do.

I preach against it.

I forbid it in my house.

and yes..

I succumbed to temptation.

I used a Flash above.

(No haten' please.)

If you have been needing a sign forever too
just email me.
I would be happy to!
Susie~




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27 comments:

  1. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 30, 2011

    Hi Susie, Your new sign is fantastic and I Love it! Thanks for sharing how it was made.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  2. Made In The SouthJanuary 30, 2011

    So glad you made it.. I know you have been thinking about it for awhile. Turned out great!
    Now "What do you have to EAT on this lazy Sunday?"

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  3. The Tattered CottageJanuary 30, 2011

    WOW Susie!
    Your sign is awesome! Thank you for the step by step on how you created it. You did a fantastic job!
    Toni

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  4. Stitch a Wish DesignsJanuary 30, 2011

    Love how your sign came out, I am very impressed you cut it yourself...my goal - to learn how to use a power saw! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. A Vintage VineJanuary 30, 2011

    Now that deserves a "Holy Guacamole" from all of us to YOU.....I loved when you used that statement the other day!!! Your skills are unbelievable!

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  6. Betsy B.January 30, 2011

    It looks great. I am looking for a statement piece for my kitchen. Thanks for the idea.

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  7. Marie@Procrastinating in PinkJanuary 30, 2011

    That looks awesome! Great job!

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  8. Jen~ Lipstick and LaundryJanuary 30, 2011

    Susie... Your signs ALWAYS make me SMILE... Love it!

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  9. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementJanuary 30, 2011

    You are so creative! This sign is great!! Thanks for sharing.

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  10. the old white houseJanuary 30, 2011

    Really fabulous Susie! Theresa xoxo

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  11. whimagesJanuary 30, 2011

    OHHH that sign is FLIP FLAPPIN FABULOUS!!! Every SINGLE time I go into an antique/thrift/junk store I look for an EAT sign. I HEART yours! If in the future I find wallspace in my wallspace-less kitchen, would you consider making it smaller?

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  12. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 30, 2011

    Your sign is just fantastic. I love it. Such a great job and your definitely can draw. Hugs, Marty

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  13. CherylJanuary 30, 2011

    OOH, I likey your latest sign. I have always liked the hand sign that points like yours that says antiques this way. Very cool.
    Hmm, I may just have to break down and buy one.

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  14. Annie LouiseJanuary 30, 2011

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful sign with us--I absolutely love it!!
    Jeanette

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  15. BonnieJanuary 30, 2011

    You are just plain awesome!

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  16. Danylle McLainJanuary 30, 2011

    This is so creative! I just love it! Thanks for the tutorial & inspiration! Makes me want to paint something :)

    ~Danylle

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  17. SheliaJanuary 30, 2011

    Hi Susieness! Oh,I love your sweet new sign! You are so good at this! Now you must go out and find you someone to add neon lights to it! How cool would that be? :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  18. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011

    I LOVE it! It makes me want to go cut out some pine and get painting.

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  19. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011

    Precious! You are so talented! My peeps are loving the name signs you painted for me as Christmas gifts.

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  20. BeckyJanuary 30, 2011

    Fantastic! Makes me hungry heehee! You are so very talented! LOVE your signs!

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  21. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011

    Susie, 1 word comes to mind .... WOW!!! Great job, love it : )

    ~ Deanna

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  22. " SHABBY JUNK"January 31, 2011

    I just love signs like yours. I am always attracted to this one. Great job! judy

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  23. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJanuary 31, 2011

    OMG, I just love the way your sign turned out... your very talented! Thanks for sharing!!!
    Blessings~~~ Daphne

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 01, 2011

    Love your new sign! You are so talented, my friend. Do you have one of a mouth full of food with a giant X over it?

    Deborah
    xoxo

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  25. RuthFebruary 01, 2011

    I love this sign. It's gorgeous!! You make the most amazing signs.

    Ruth

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  26. michelleFebruary 07, 2011

    OH MY WORD that is amazing!! I love signs like that and yours is just perfect!!!

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