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“T” is for Thanks

October 2, 2011

Give Thanks painted sign.

Simple but so meaningful.
A daily reminder, especially for those young ones just beginning to read (and read everything everywhere we go!).

And perfect for Thanksgiving.
Here’s how I made the sign:

1. Using a piece of pallet wood lay out the printed letters.
Trace the letters with a ballpoint pen making a slight indent in the wood:
2. Paint inside the indent left behind:
3. Layer up the paint colors: red, brown, black then highlight with off white.
Sand to distress.
Stain with Minwax special walnut.
Seal with satin poly.
The pallet wood has lots of character:
A simple project with a big message.
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
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Weekly Challenge @ The CSI Project

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Filed Under: CRAFTS, DIY, FALL, HOME DECOR, HOME DECOR, PAINT, SEASONAL, THANKSGIVING16 Comments

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  1. Susan @ homeroad.net says

    October 2, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Really Beautiful Jaime! I love the white highlights! Hope you had a beautiful day today!
    Susan

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  2. [email protected] says

    October 2, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    This is lovely! I do like the "character" pallet wood has.

    Reply
  3. pinktoesandpowertools says

    October 2, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Ooooh, really like this one. Love the font and the highlights–really makes the lettering pop. I think this one is my favorite sign you've done so far!

    Reply
  4. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    October 3, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    i love the rustic piece of wood you used! it looks great with the saying.

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  5. [email protected] Road says

    October 4, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    I love how you highlighted the letters! It's a beautiful sign, Jaime. I like the pallet wood, too.

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  6. Artsy VaVa says

    October 4, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    You did a great job on the sign! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. http://findingsecrettreasures.blogspot.com says

    October 6, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Great sign! love how the wood looks, and it looks great with your pumpkins, which I also love!

    Reply
  8. [email protected] Charm says

    October 7, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Beautiful job Jaime…thanks for sharing at my NTT party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  9. Patricia Torres says

    October 7, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Wow!! I love love this… so cute.. such a lovely thought!! 🙂

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  10. Alida - Radcrafter says

    October 7, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    That's gorgeous, very professional look to it.

    Alida
    http://radcrafter.com

    Reply
  11. Joyce - Quilted Nest says

    October 7, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Some great tips here. I have a sign in mind for a Christmas gift – so this was inspiring and helpful!

    Reply
  12. mommyroo says

    October 7, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Love your sign…thanks so much for posting the instructions…I may try to make one for my home!

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  13. Meredith Resnick, M.Ed, MA says

    October 7, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    This came out beautifully. Thanks for the tutorial!

    ~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking Come find me on my blog, A Mother Seeking…

    Reply
  14. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    This is just perfect! I would love to make one too. I'm going to scrounge for some wood in the garage. Love how you highlighted the letters.

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  15. Kara @ June & Bear says

    November 10, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I'm getting ready to paint my first sign and I hope that it turns out half as good as yours always do. I love how rustic and simple this one is.

    Reply
  16. Amy C says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I really like your sign! I like that it's painted rather than using vinyl. I use vinyl all the time, but I think the painted gives it a feel! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
    Amy @ The Happy Scraps

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