I painted an Old Glory sign.
It’s true Americans love being American and who doesn’t want to be a bit patriotic.
The curved arch of this wood fits perfectly above the back door.
A detailed close up:
I found this piece of wood while I was out running one morning.
The shape was perfect, I’m pretty sure it’s part of an old picnic table.
I sanded it with 80 grit, applied some wood filler to the deep gouges, painted wedgewood gray then off white.
Then ‘Old Glory’ in navy blue.
Add some stars and stripes details:
Sanded again with 120 grit, applied Minwax dark walnut stain and sealed with satin poly:
This project cost me almost nothing, the only supply I did purchase was the mending plates to secure the two pieces together on the back:
Perfect for the 4th of July or anytime of year, a little bit of patriotism feels good when you’re an American.
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it is the perfect little splash of patriotism! and it does fit there just perfectly! 🙂
I LOVE this!! Wish I could find wood like this– maybe I should run more often!
Love it! Sittin' pretty atop that door!
Visiting from Feathered Nest Fri. I love this sign! Lucky you to spy the old piece of wood. I am such a sucker for anything Americana. Especially if it's (or looks) vintage.
LOVE IT! Thanks for supporting our wonderful country! <3
It's funny how often I click on a thumbnail that catches my eye at one of the link parties and it lands me here at your blog. It's fabulous.
That is so very cute! Love it!
I think this may be my favorite of your signs yet, Jaime!
Love it! It's amazing what you can find when you least expect it! Great sign!
Blessings!!
Beautiful sign! This would look great in my Americana kitchen. You did a wonderful job on it!
Love it!! So creative and you found the perfect spot for it. 🙂
I love the shape of your sign, what a great find! It looks so nice above your door too. 🙂
Had to "pin" this one! It's terrific.
LOVE it! Isn't it fun to find something for FREE and transform it?! Love everything about this!
I love all things patriotic – so much so that my daughter was born on July 4th! No, really , she was. I think your sign is wonderful. It is extra great because it was so inexpensive! Thanks for sharing!
That's cool, Jaime! What a serendipitous find!
I absolutely LOVE this!! So perfect! I am following now from the Remodelaholic link party! I just did an american flag from 1×2's and think it turned out awesome too! I'd love it if you checkout my blog!
Jackie
http://www.monkeymommascrafts.blogspot.com
Very cool, great job!
I love it!!! And I really like that it was free.
beautiful job!
What a cool sign.
I'd love for you to share it at my link party. I am sharing a post sometime next week about the 4th of July and this would be a great addition…
Well done!
This is so great! I am always looking on the curb or roadside to see what I might be able to use. What vision you had, and I commend your patriotism! Came over via Chic on a Shoestring.
What a great piece of folk art!
That looks great!
I love this! It is really cool that it kind of has a back story that you found the "bones" for this project while out running. It looks perfect where you displayed it.
I adore this sign, Jaime…so perfect. And girl, how was I not following you before???? Everytime I would click over to your blog I would think…how come I haven't seen this post??? Well, duh…I'm following NOW! Geez, Mag…;) Hope you're having a great weekend!
Love this- it's so charming! Thanks for sharing at FNF this week! 🙂
It's going to be hard to top this sign–Love it! You find great ways to repurpose things. Almost makes me want to go for a run…almost 🙂
Super cute!
This is a fabulous tutorial. I love how rustic it is. Please stop by http://www.laughloveandcraft.com and link up to my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party! I'm your newest follower!
Terrific sign, Jaime. Love unique flag related items!
I love the old glory sign!
What a great idea for the 4th! We loved it so much that it's been featured at Sweet Peas and Bumblebees as one of our red, white, and blue favorites! Don't forget to grab a button! (:
~Briana
sweetpeasandbb.blogspot.com
Ok this I LOVE
Great job! I SO need to start decorating for the Fourth! I just featured this project on my blog today. Here is the link:
http://www.oopseydaisyblog.com/2011/06/wednesdays-wowzers-2.html
Have a great day!
Jaime!!! What a darling sign! So glad that you recognized that old piece of table as something worth breathing new life in to! 🙂 Great job! 🙂
xoxo laurie
awesome sign!! FABULOUS!! I randomly picked your sign at Fireflies and jellybeans!! LOVE LOVE LOVE me some red, white, and blue. IVE HAD plans for a patriotic signs for a while, but I need to get to itASAP!!
This is so cute! I love the idea that it's made from some kind of table!
Wow. Amazing sign!!! Great job. This one might be my favorite!
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Wow, this is just awesome. One of my favorite 4th of July decorations I've seen this year. Nice job!!
Great work! I love the aged appearance and that it looks Americana without just being a flag. Thanks for sharing your project!
Great find, and clever idea! Nice job!
What a beautiful sign!!! You did an amazing job
Look at you! I'm telling you…love your blog!
Cool sign. I just love this shabby chic style!
Its very impressive!
I love it!
It would go perfect in my Americana family room.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi!
I randomly found your blog through your picture on Pinterest! Can I just say that I LOVE your sign?! It is gorgeous and perfect with the 4th coming so soon! Great work!
What a fun and creative patriotic addition! You found the perfect spot for it, too. Great eye on spotting that piece of wood, too!
Love that sign! It turned out soooo good. What a great blog you have too. I just found it and I'm your newest follower. Will be back for a whole lot more visiting.
Blessings,
Debbie
It is just wonderful!!!!!
Great job!!
This is so very cute. You did a fabulous job on it. Now…….
I WANT ONE, TOO !! 🙂
I gotta sign up to follow you so I can see some more of your cute work.
xo bj
So pretty – perfect for this time of the year! Thanks for sharing in the DIY Project Parade! 😉 I'm including a link in tomorrow's feature.
Have a wonderful long holiday weekend!
Roeshel
You did a wonderful job!! TFS!! Stopping by from The Girl Creative linky party.
Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com/2011/06/summer-pillows.html
Happy 4th of July!!
I love this idea! I'll be looking for some scrap wood to do this with. I found you via Oopsey Daisy, who I found through Our Crazy Bunch. New follower. Would love a visit and follow back at Life or Something Like It.
http://thebartonlife-est1995.blogspot.com/
I love it!! I need to be on the hunt for old wood like this!
I love that it was probably part of a picnic table. Love it!
Brilliant! I love how the white background and faded red/blue make it work perfectly with your walls. It's perfect!
That was a great find. It makes the perfect sign! I love it above the doorway. Great job!
Totally charming with a capital C!!! LOVE the sign, the design and even location you hung it. Perfect.
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Donna
I love it! I saw it featured over at Funky Junk Interiors.
What a great project! 🙂 I've featured this post on Craft Gossip here:
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what a great project i love it xxx