Thursday, June 11, 2020

How to Make a Vintage Style Park Sign


Y'all, I didn't mean to be absent for so long! My youngest graduated and we were able to have an in person graduation and party, thus the crazy, mad dash to work on home projects this past month. It was a lovely party and I am so happy we were able to celebrate my baby (she is on the right).
 I have been busy making things to take to my antique booth too, but sales have been so awesome that I haven't photographed much. Life is slowing down a bit and getting back into a more normal rhythm so hopefully I will have more sharing time.

Today, I made a fun, vintage style sign, perfect for our area.
How to Make a Vintage Style Park Sign
I started with a 1X8 that was a bit warped and apparently had been some type of door jam. 
How to Make a Vintage Style Park Sign
I painted it black and then used 6" letter stencils to spell out Yellowstone Park. I used very little paint on my brush for a faded look. I fill in the spaces in the letters that the stencils have. I think it makes it look a little more custom.
How to Make a Vintage Style Park Sign
I lined or shadowed the letters with yellow paint and then distressed the smooth pine board with a hammer claw and and nails. I sanded quite a bit of the paint off the edges and then stained it all.
How to Make a Vintage Style Park Sign
I love National Parks and know we are blessed to live so close to YNP.  I love that this looks like it could have come off one of the buildings in the park.
How to Make a Vintage Style Park Sign
I also stenciled a BIG SKY sign on barn wood. 
How to Make a Vintage Style Park Sign
These signs are fun to make and always popular with customers. 

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