"B" is for Baby

Handpainted baby stats wall art:

 A gift for a friend who just had baby #4.

Inspired by this project by April at A Kitchen Table for Two:

I handpainted my sign for a slightly different look.

Here's how I made the sign:


1. Cut 3/4" plywood to size.
Prime.
Paint 2 coats Behr Lake Blue.
Print out text and arrange:

2. Trace text using a ballpoint pen to create indent in wood.

Remove paper and paint inside and on indent.

Work text by text, don't try to trace the entire sign at once.

3. All text painted:

4. Add straight lines to break up text and fill voids:

Distress with sandpaper very lightly, stain with Minwax Ipswich Pine.

Seal with clear acrylic.

5. Frame using 1/4" x 7/8" lattice:

Cut top and bottom pieces, attach with wood glue and 3/8" finish nails.

Then cut sides and attach.

6. Stain wood frame pieces:

7. Attach sawtooth hanger on back.

A unique, one-of-a-kind, piece of art for the prince of the family.

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
Tuesday Timeout @ Reasons to Skip the Housework