Hi there!
I spent the weekend working on this updated version of my wood plank sign, for a customer (YES, my first shop sale– “happy dance!”).
The first one I’d made for myself has the verse Joshua 24:15 on it, and it hangs over my front door. The custom sign was to be a much longer bible verse, Jeremiah 29:11, so this baby was more than twice as big as the first one I’d made.
I was up for the challenge! It was actually a great experience to get to work on this wood plank sign for my first sale! I found myself repeating the verse Jeremiah 29:11 over and over again to make sure I was stenciling it properly, and that it fit on the planks, etc.
I can’t think of a better way to spend my day than sanding, staining, painting, and reciting God’s word!
{Click here, for a tutorial on how I made the first one. Keep in mind that this one was made with sturdier materials and much neater tactics, this one after all, wasn’t for me!}
As I mentioned, this version was more than twice as long as the first. The first wood plank sign took all of 9 planks; 7 for the wording, and 2 to secure them together (in the back).
This new custom wood sign required 16 planks and 11 in the back to make sure it stays secure and will hang properly.
I loved working on this and know I can make more easily. I’m thinking of different ways to lay the planks (vertically?) and different phrases, verses, fonts, colors, etc. Seriously having so much fun creating them in my head!
This one is sold, but I will be listing it at my shop, and of course taking custom orders as well!
What phrase or scripture would you add to a wood sign?
This looks great! I love it.
Sorry. I forgot to ask! I don’t know if I’m a no-reply blogger (still). I’ve tried fixing it, but don’t know if it worked. If you could either reply (which means I fixed it) or contact me via Twitter (@kitchenventures) I’d be super grateful! Thanks!
Beautiful! You’ve got such a talent!!
First congrats on the sale!! That’s wonderful! Second, I LOVE this. It’s so pretty, and would be perfect in any home.:)
Very pretty sign. Thank you for the tutorial. Good luck on your sales.
Barbara, these are really nice signs!
JoAnn
Possibly my favorite verse, love the sign! Simple and to the point. And let’s not forget pleasing to the eyes.
One of my favorite verses!
I love this!!! They would look great in any room.
Well done!!
XOXO
Dee
This look really neat! I could see doing this in a boys room!
I LOVE this!! I really want to do one with the house rules!
I love this verse. You did a wonderful job!
Those are so cute!
I absolutely love this
You just gave me a really cool gift idea. Thanks. I love what you created.
This is awesome! I have a bunch of pallettes that I need to do this with.
This is wonderful, I love it…
Love this! So cute and verse is perfect!
Very Cool! I wish you the best of luck with these
Congrats on the sale!!!!
What a cute idea! Congrats on the sale!
It came out great! Congrats on your first sale!!
LOVE it ! Found you on the online blog con FB page – new follower
These are beautiful!!!
~jessica
I love love love love love this….
I don’t know how else to say how excited I am about these awesome signs!
Can I pretty please use this idea for some quotes around my house….?????
It’s beautiful, and it’s one of my life verses, so I absolutely love it. I can’t think of a better way to spend a day, either! Congratulations on the sale.
This looks like a cool project!
I love the Jeremiah 29:11 verse. What a great way to have scriptures all over your house!
Would love for you to share this at my very first linky party. My sister and I are working together over at “Think Tank Thursday”…would love to see you there!
http://www.saving4six.com/2012/10/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-1.html
I love it
STumbled!
Yay for your first sale!!!!! And many more to come, I’m sure!!!
Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!
Beautiful, friend! I love it! You are so talented! Thanks for linking up to the Pomp Party! Hope to see you back next week!
I lo.v.e. your signs! My biggest decision was where to put the sign on Pinterest board, FAITH (where it ended up), crafts, re-purpose….. I’m thinking of trying my hand at doing subway art type signs and Jeremiah 29:11 is one I want to do. Have you ever thought about doing it on canvas, or just plywood? I think I’ll go with pre-stretched artist canvas I already have.
Janet
Wow, these are great! I love both verses too. I’m a recent follower through the Handmade Halloween and popping in to say hi from the Mingle
I love the Jeremiah verse, and what a great way to display that great truth! I’m your newest follower. Hope you’ll stop in and follow along.
Oh, I love this verse and I love the rustic look that you’ve created here! It’s beautiful! I’d love to have you link up with my party over at The Southern Institute if you have time for one more link up!
Here’s the link: http://thesoutherninstitute.com/2012/10/creative-me-linky-party-7.html/
I hope to see you there! Have a blessed week!
Jenny
So pretty! I love that scripture verse!!
LOVE this scripture. It’s truly one of my favorites. Thanks so much for sharing and Show & Tell on SNAP! xoxo
great job Barbara! The sign looks fabulous! Are you shipping it? it’s huge!
gail
I love this sign!! Looks awesome! Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!