Some stuff just has to wait to be revealed until the big day. But in the meantime, I will share my latest somewhat finished project. The other day, we were shopping at Target and I was perusing the $1+ section in the front of the store, and found these:
I decided that for $2.50, I could make some nice signs to direct people to our ceremony. I just needed some materials that I had laying around my house. I sanded them down and painted them with some latex paint that I found in our utility closet.
Then it rained on them and they looked pink. I tried another coat - still pink. So, Ralph stepped in and got some flat spray enamel in white. He said he would take care of it - but in the end it was largely all me...
Next I needed to paint on the letters - not an easy feat. So I printed up a design in word. Using a ballpoint pen, I traced over the letters using alot of pressure. This left an imprint that I then followed with the craft paint I used for the escort frames.
The result wasn't perfect, but good enough. I am glad I didn't bother with stencils. I like the imperfect look.
I made two signs for a total cost of $8. Sure it was cheaper than buying them on etsy, but it was a little more time consuming than I would have liked. The only thing I am missing is the correct ribbon.Oh and I have no idea what I will do with these after the wedding. Maybe flip them over and paint something else on them???
3 comments:
They would make really nice gifts with a short inspirational saying on them! I am picturing Ralph while you're doing all this ..... :)
It looks great, by the way! :)
Thanks. He was actually didn't give me too much hell for making a mess everywhere while they dried for a straight week. Such a good man with restraint. I know it drove him nuts.
I think these are really cute J. The colors look great together. You could repurpose into cute signs for the holidays?
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