In the frenzy of getting things ready to take to my retail spaces, I turned my attention to two neglected pieces of wood in the corner of my office. They belonged to a drop leaf table that had seen better days.
For the first one, I pulled some inspiration from The Graphics Fairy, where I found this beautiful bee graphic.
I’ve been thinking about making an Apiary sign for a while, so I enjoyed finally putting brush to board on this one.
This one is going to the Old Lucketts Store to sell. The second sign was inspired by what I’ve been eating far too much of lately…
…and now I have to start Weight Watchers online and working with my “personal trainer” on the Kinect.
You’d think I’d lose weight with all of the work I do, but when you replace running on the treadmill with blogging…well…enough said. Anyway, I love how this paint finish turned out.
If you’d like some tips on making your own “antique” sign, click HERE.
A lot of people have asked me to share the colors and paint technique used on my French chairs and trumeau mirror and I will share all of that in a few days.
20 Responses
I love the Bee graphic! Did you stencil it onto the wood? Very sophisticated looking.
I know what you mean about the butter! I lost 70 pounds in the 11 months preceding the holiday season.Now the old jeans are getting a little snug,I'd better get back on track asap.Those signs are really great,I'm going to read the tutes and see if I can come up with something for my soon to be less horrible laundry room.
Love both of them! Yes, I too love fresh butter…back to the gym for me!! 😉
Hugs,
Victoria
I am recommitting to WW after the new year as well! Good luck to you! I know how it is with kids etc to not be able to make exercise a priority. You can do it!
Happy New Year!
Sarah
ah-mazing! love, love, love these signs!
oh – and i wanted to tell you – i made a sheet music wreath that's to your beautiful inspiration…
http://www.inspiredbycharm.com/2010/12/i-made-sheet-music-wreath.html
also – do you have any info on the lucketts flea market? i think you mentioned it will be in may? do you know the dates?
thanks!! and the happiest of new years to you and yours.
Great signs! I know what you mean about to much butter! I joined Weight Watchers a couple of weeks ago! Have a Happy New Year!
Theresa
aka:tot
I love the new WW plan – I have been on it for less than 4 weeks and lost 7.5 pounds!!! Even with the holidays. I hope to be much thiner by the time I go to Lucketts in May. MMS's Mom
How cute! I hear ya on the working out thing! I'm trying to locate all my weights that the kids have strung out around the house so I can start exercising again! 🙂 It's been a while!
Love At First Sight! So beautiful! I have that bee on my computer right now. I was waiting for the right project, this is it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful! I love all things "Bee". Wish I could buy it.
I'm loving your bee but you had me at the blue. I think that blue is the sweetest of all blues. Wishing you a very Happy New Year. ps…your voice is just beautiful~
cute signs! 🙂 i love the graphic fairy too…..
Leave it to Miss Mustard Seed…She gives us calorie free *fresh butter*…
I love following you! Such amazing talent… Such inspiration! Happy New Year! *L*
Boy do I wish I lived near you and Lucketts! I love this sign – you probably can't imagine why! 😉
Happy New Year and thank you for being such a source of inspiration!
I had to google apiary to see what it meant… thanks for the education! And eye candy. 🙂 Love both signs!
Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
Your signs are fabulous!!! And that bee is amazing!!! Love him for sure!!
Happy New Year dearest one
Hugs
SueAnn
Love both the signs… We have a great piece of old wood just waiting for one… I think we're gonna do our Last name and established…. I know… Not very original.
I just found your blog….thank goodness!! You do alot of the things I do! Your great ideas, tutorials, & tips will make it easier for me as I venture out on my own in 2011. My husband retires at the first of the year & I hope to join him & start my 'crafting' career!
Thanks for sharing!!!
♥'s
Sherry
You do such fantastic work! You're creative genius has stunned us all. Love your blog and Happy New Year!
Brenda
O, I am loving the butter sign. What a great finish. With your help, maybe I can do one of these. Gonna try. 🙂
Have a blessed and wonderful New Year.
xo bj