"M" is for Merry

Merry Christmas painted sign.

Is it too early?  Never.

Thanksgiving was yesterday so we're in the clear.

Here's how I made the sign:

1. Use reclaimed wood, this piece is tongue and groove paneling (7 1/4"h x 74"l).

Prime and paint two coats Behr Tile Red.

Print out letters to fit.

Lay out letters and trace using ballpoint pen:

2. Pressure of ballpoint pen will leave an indent in the wood:

3. Paint espresso brown on and inside the indent:

4. Then paint thin layer of black and highlight letters with off white:

5. Sand to distress with 120grit:

6. Stain with Minwax special walnut:

7. Seal with clear satin poly.

Add two sawtooth hangers on back.

This sign is a special order for Colleen, makes me want to get out my decorations!

Maybe not yet.

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

Handmade Holiday @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework