"M" is for Marriage

A marriage plaque to mark the beginning of a new life together.

This was a special request from a beach friend for her nephew's wedding.

A city skyline, buildings (with lots of windows Emily!) and the Brooklyn Bridge.

My beach friend was given a similar plaque for her wedding:

She wanted a 'city' version for her nephew and couldn't find one anywhere.

So I made one.

I used a few google pictures for inspiration:

Simplified the buildings and bridge to resemble the original plaque.

Here's how I made the plaque:

1. Using 1/2" plywood cut rectangle shape (18"w x 12"h) and draw basic building outline:

(Also cut 2 @ 18"w x 2"h)

2. Cut out building outline using jigsaw:

3. Sand, prime and paint base coat:

4. For buildings paint each one with background color:

5. For lettering print out words (I used Didot font) to fit space,
center on wood and trace outline using ballpoint pen:

6. Paint over indent left behind by pen:

7. Sand to distress edges, stain with Minwax Ipswich Pine, seal with satin poly.

8. To attach lettering pieces to buildings use screw eye hooks.

Pre drill holes, matching up pieces (I centered the holes in the top of the 2 end buildings.)

** Hammer sawtooth hooks on back top piece before assembling pieces.

9. Twist one screw eye into place.
For the the other bend open using pliers to create space for other eye to slide in.

10. Once second screw eye is in place, hook into other eye and squeeze eye shut using pliers.

Although the original plaque had thick wire holding the pieces together I wasn't sure how to go about making that work so I opted for the screw eyes.

Plaque complete.

A modern, sophisticated version of the original.

Detail of lights on the bridge.

Side by side for comparison:

 

Thanks beach friend for a great project.

Hope the lucky couple enjoy it in their home with many great years ahead.

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