I can’t believe it is fall already. That means it is my blogging anniversary. Or as some say in the blogging world, blogiversary. However, you look at it I am so excited to have an awesome giveaway to some lucky reader. But first I will show you how to celebrate autumn with a sign and then the giveaway. And for last years fall sign you can read about it here.
There is a story to this sign. It is really a table leaf for a table I found when I went to my local grocery store with my friend, Marsha for our lotto tickets. As we drove out I saw the table on the grass. Marsha is the one that usually tells me about curbside finds. She said she saw it when she went to Publix earlier but said she was afraid it was wet because it had rained. I certainly wasn’t going to let that stop me. Fortunately, it was in good shape.
Since the table was missing the other leaf I immediately felt it would make a great sign for autumn. In my travels, I had bought a salvaged architectural piece of acorns. How perfect to combine the two for the perfect sign.
The stain on the table leaf was cherry but in bad shape. I sanded it down and you will wonder why I did it like this but I stained it again. My friend, Marie who blogs at The Interior Frugalista did a beautiful technique using stain and a stencil. It was my inspiration but I did it a little differently than Marie did.
After the stain dried, I used vinyl letters I happened to have. Now if you are fortunate enough to have a Cricut or a Silhouette then you can cut out any style and word.
Because I don’t I did the next best thing. I spaced my word out on the table leaf to spell out “Thankful”.
After the letters were placed when I wanted them I used wood glue to glue down the wooden acorns. Then I mixed up some orange paint and painted over the entire piece.
The next color I used is a rich brown. Once that layer was dry I used a creamy color to finish it off.
It was time for the reveal. The first letter I peeled off pulled a little bit of the paint off. For the rest of the letters, I scored around the letters with the utility knife. Much better.
Some distressing and waxing and this “Thankful” sign was done. I felt it was so appropriate because I am thankful for your friendship.
You don’t know how I appreciate each and every one of you for visiting every week. And because I wanted to show you how I appreciate you I have a giveaway to celebrate.
To help with this celebration I have the most AMAZING gift for you. I suspect most of you read Thistlewood Farms, a blog written by KariAnne Wood. She has written a wonderful book, “So Close to Amazing”. And has so graciously provided a signed copy for one lucky reader of Shoppe No. 5. And if you can’t wait for the announcement to find out if you are the winner, you can preorder the book by the 7th at Amazon and get some great bonuses. Good Luck Everyone!
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Paint Poppies Furniture Painting Powder
Sander and sand paper So Close to Amazing
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What a pretty sign for fall! I love scoring great finds like this on the curb. I don’t think the hubby is to happy when I do though, lol.
Thanks for the chance to win the lovely book at Thistlewood Farms.
Thank you, Linda. I just love curbside finds. 🙂
That is such a sweet way of thanking your readers for following you Debra. I know that anyone who gets the book will enjoy it. The sign is gorgeous but we already know that because you always come up with amazing projects.
Thank you so much, Mary. I always appreciate your kind words.
This sign is really well done, I love all the layers but finding that acorn architectural piece is fantastic Debra, what a perfect addition to a fall sign. Very pretty.
Thank you, Leanna. That acorn was waiting for the perfect moment.
I love the sign, but I loved the shape of the table leaf, and I love those acorns! The perfect finishing touch to the new sign.
Thanks, Florence. The table leaf has a nice detail.
Thanks so much for chance to win book, will enjoy it. Whomever does win. good luck.
Love all your signs, signs are something I love to make, above many others.
Happy daze
Thank you so much, JaneEllen.
You always have a way of turning something ordinary into something interesting and usable. Happy blogiversary too!! Mine is this month also. 😃
Thank you, Kelly. The time sure flies by. Happy Blogiversary.
This sign is awesome! Looks like a lot of work but so worth it!
#wearepinnable
Thanks, Tuula. It was more time consuming than a lot of work but I enjoyed watching it come together.
What a great idea for the Fall season. Your details are perfection. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Meegan.
I can’t believe it was a table leaf! You rock! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Thanks, Kim Hope to join Merry Monday next week.
What a great find, Debra! I’d be all over that found table, too. <3 Really like how your sign turned out! Pinned and posted to G+.
Thank you for another fun tutorial,
Barb 🙂
Thank you so much, Barbara. I think I will keep the sign for myself:)
Happy almost blogiversary Debra and your sign turned out beautifully. I’m sorry to have missed the giveaway, but Linda is going to love her prize. I’ve heard so many good things about KariAnne’s book too. Everyone is raving about it.
Thank you. Michelle. It is an amazing book with fun tutorials on some of her projects. I hope you have a chance to get it.
The sign is fabulous Debra love the technique you used
Thanks so much, Amber.
I say very often that “it’s all in the details” !!! This little detail, the acorn, it is the final touch which made this sign gorgeous! Wish you happy blogiversary and lots of creative days!!!
Thank you so much, Christina. I am so glad I picked up the acorn so many years ago.