"C" is for Cupcakes

Sweet cupcakes painted sign.

No inspiration here, I just had this one in my head.

A little different from all my previous signs, I made a frame to complete the look:

The sign is distressed as usual:

Who can resist a little sweet treat?

Here's how I made the sign:

1. Using 3/4" plywood scrap (17" x 9.5") paint two coats base color.

Print out letters and align on wood.

2. Use ball point pen to trace letters.

Paint inside the indent.

Layer up the colors and add decorative details.

3. Sand to distress.

4. To make frame cut lattice molding to length.

(molding is 1/4"thick x 7/8"wide)

5. Glue and nail long frame pieces on top and bottom first:

6. Repeat process for short ends.

Sand lightly to smooth corners.

7. Stain with Minwax Ipswich Pine.

Seal with satin poly.

Makes my house feel like a real sweet shop.

I'm loving the framed edge, you can bet more signs will be finished in this fashion.

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