Handpainted CHALET sign for the front door:
Some winter door decor that’s not a wreath:
Our house is the farthest thing from a chalet but we can pretend for a few weeks!
I was inspired by this picture from Pinterest:
I added the sign and used burlap in place of ribbon.
Here’s how I made the door decor:
1. Cut wood scrap, paint off white.
Print letters to fit wood piece:
2. Place letters on wood, trace with ballpoint pen which leaves an indent in wood:
3. Paint inside the indent:
4. Add border:
5. Sand to distress:
6. Use green paint to highlight letters:
7. Stain with Minwax Early American.
Seal with satin poly.
8. Attach pinecones to burlap strips with wire.
Secure with white bias cut strips:
Welcome to our chalet!
Ready for winter.
I’m linking up to:
Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane
SAS @ Funky Junk
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime
Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff
Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou
Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter
Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Good Life @ A Beach Cottage
Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
Korrie@RedHenHome says
January 5, 2012 at 3:37 PMThis is lovely! I haven't given up on my wreath yet, but you've got me thinking!
Lisa - A Room with A View says
January 6, 2012 at 2:45 AMI love the idea, Jaime! The colors look great against the red door, too. It also looks like you have a very steady hand.
Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~ says
January 6, 2012 at 10:41 AMYou've done an incredible job on your one-of-a-kind door hanging! Sure beats a wreath!
Lakeshore Cottage Living says
January 6, 2012 at 3:48 PMI love that! you are very talented…and so crafty!
Joy@aVintageGreen says
January 7, 2012 at 5:57 AMVery clear directions for making your sign. Thanks for posting.
Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says
January 10, 2012 at 2:21 PMI love your sign and your door adornment. See? I didn't use the word wreath! I've pinned that same photo of pine cones, and I've been wondering what I could do. You have inspired me!
L'Heure Bleue At Home says
January 11, 2012 at 4:42 AMSo very pretty! Love the pinecones hanging down from burlap strips.
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says
January 12, 2012 at 2:43 AMThe sign and pinecones are just darling- Thanks for linking up at FNF! š
Craftberry Bush says
January 13, 2012 at 3:08 AMSo perfect for winter…xo
WhisperWood Cottage says
January 13, 2012 at 5:09 PMAnother beautiful project! Thanks for linking up to the 1st Project of the Year Party!
Serendipity and Spice says
January 14, 2012 at 3:24 AMSo cute! I saw you on CSI, I'm hosting a Winter Wonderland link party on Monday and would love it if you linked up!
-Melissa
http://www.serendipityandspice.blogspot.com