Upcycled Wood Quote Art

Our poor master bedroom has been so neglected, and I'm starting to put together some fun things for it. I haven't quite decided on the color scheme, but I know I want turquoise in it, so that's the color this project ended up being. The ReStore by my house always has tons of cheap wood pieces, perfect for creating cute, inexpensive art. I bought a thin board, and decided to put one of my favorite quotes on it.
** Spray paint the board white and let it dry.
** Print out the words you want in the desired font style and size. Then, put in a good movie, and cut out all the letters. (Be prepared for about an hour of cutting.)
** Using spray adhesive, attach the paper letters to the board. (One line at a time, I put the letters face-down on the ground, and sprayed a light coat of adhesive. Then I waited for about 30 seconds before positioning on the board.)
The great thing is that this light stick will allow you to reposition if you need to.
** Once you have all paper letters in place, spray with desired color, making sure to spray board straight on, to avoid getting paint under letters.
** Let paint dry, and peel off letters.
** Sand as desired. I love this sweet quote by Marjorie Hinckley. It will be a great reminder for hubby and I to help support each others dreams. And isn't the little piggy with wings so cute?!

Nightstand Re-Do

I'm so excited for two reasons: 1. I got a new camera so I can actually feel proud of the pictures posted on here. 2. I finally get to unveil the adorable revamped nightstand that is going to be in little E.'s room!

I got this little beauty for $2 at the ReStore (it's the Habitat for Humanity's goodwill.) I couldn't pass up something that cheap! It has one drawer and a great space underneath with sliding doors, perfect for some small toy or book baskets.

So this process was a little longer than it needed to be. First I spraypainted the whole thing yellow...and decided I didn't want it that color right as I finished. So...we went with a teal-y blue. I just randomly picked it because the "ocean breeze" name spoke to me at Lowes. I found a small diamond pattern stencil at Michaels for $3 that I used on the drawer. I placed the first one in a good spot, then just eyeballed it as I kept painting more diamonds, trying to make an even pattern. P.S.-- The stencil was fun and I love the finished look, but it definitely didn't come out perfect. I think I've got the hang of it now, but just don't look to closely at the finished drawer.

After that I just sanded around the edges, and a little yellow showing through looks pretty cute. I also bought new brass knobs ( I think they were 1.15 each from Lowes). ***This little table has helped me decide to do Elsie's room teal, deep purple, and mustard yellow. That means plenty more pictures to come!

Well... what do you think?! I love seeing a project come together.

** I love this adorable print, from HERE. Maybe the quote is too deep for a child's room, but it helps me be a better mother to her.

Chalkboard Project and Giveaway!

My momma brain limits my memory to about 10 seconds, so it's vital to write down anything of importance. I've been wanting to make a chalkboard to jot down notes for a while now, and have just been searching for the perfect frame. I finally found this gorgeous beauty at an awesome thrift/ antique store in Roy. (It's called Second Tyme Around) The whole creation was easy and quick.

My supplies included:

The frame (originally plain wood in need of sanding and a coat of paint)

Chalkboard paint (about $6 at Lowes)

Spray paint

Antiquing glaze

MDF board to use for the chalkboard(so super cheap! I think it was $4 for a piece bigger than this. Plus, the hardware store will usually cut it to size for free)

Nails1. I sanded the frame, painted it with two coats of lime green paint, and let dry. Then I painted on the glaze, and wiped it off, so it was only left in the intricate, fine lines.

2. I painted the MDF board (already cut to the right size) with the chalkboard paint. I think I did 6 coats, and it's recommended to do at least 4.

3. I placed the chalkboard in the frame, and hammered in some very small nails to keep it in place.

Once we move I'll find a perfect place for it up on the wall! I just love how the bright green pops against the black- YUM!

I also made a mini-chalkboard using an old picture frame. It's perfect to put on your nightstand and write sweet messages to your hubby or kids. Want one? I'm giving away a mini chalkboard, and the winner gets to choose the frame color, so it'll match any room you want to put it in.

To enter, just leave a comment with your name and e-mail.

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**Giveaway goes till May 5th.

This post is linked up at SimplyDesigning.