"L" is for Lakes

Paint: Land of 10,000 Lakes sign

(aka Minnesota)

Minnesota holds a special place in my heart, I was born and raised there.

 

I spent some time on these lakes:

Moore Lake in Fridley, MN

Coal Lake in Browerville, MN

Pleasant Lake in North Oaks, MN

Gull Lake in Nisswa, MN

and there are many others like White Bear Lake and Lake Owen (although technically in Wisconsin).

Inspired by Nicole Meyer's Branding 10,000 Lakes project where she creates a logo for a Minnesota lake, one lake, one logo, every day.

Below is what she created for Coal Lake and Gull Lake:

And then I added the outline of the state, inspired by these state themed postcards:

And placed my sign prominently above our bed, my husband hails from New York City so this Midwestern girl deserves a little reminder of the good old days:

Here's how I made the sign:

1. Using a piece of 3/4" pine, paint two coats Behr swiss coffee:

2. Print out lettering to fit sign.

Layout and trace letters with ballpoint pen which leaves an indent in the wood:

3. Paint inside the indent:

4. Layer the colors and add state outline:

5. Ready for distressing, stain and clear poly.

Thanks Minnesota for many years of great memories.

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Project Parade @ The DIY Showoff

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework