Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Interchangable Welcome Sign


As you know, I like to handmake most of the gifts that I give. I got the idea for my sister's birthday gift from Lolly Jane's Interchangeable Bunting Board. I wanted to make mine a little different- wrap the hangers around from the back instead of using the mini-clips like they did. I like the way mine turned out. 




Materials:
12" X 12" board- luckily I had some leftover from this project (Hmmm, maybe I should make one of those for our house!)
Paint
Printer
Pencil
Nails
Scrapbook Paper, Felt Cut-Outs
Ribbon

I sanded down the board, painted it cream and then watered down some brown paint to give it a light brown wash.

For the lettering I don't have a fancy Silhoute or Cricut or anything so I used old fashioned tracing.
I printed "Welcome" out in a size and font I liked and traced it onto the board.
I painted it with two coats of brown paint.

For the bunting I nailed 4 nails in the back of the board and measured out ribbon to fit onto the nails.

The Christmas bunting is made out of Ric-Rac and felt cut-outs I bought from Hobby Lobby.
The Halloween bunting is made from Ribbon and Scrapbook Paper embellished with Glittery Bat stickers.

I have made a few more buntings to send to my sister, but I will let her see them before I post them on here.

I love this project because it can be displayed all year round either on a frame stand or with a sawtooth hanger!

I hope you enjoy it Camille!!



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Thanks for stopping by!!
Zoe

12 comments:

  1. These are so cute! Love the little Christmas trees!

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  2. Very clever! As usual! I always look forward to getting your posts in my e-mail!

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  3. What a fun idea! I really like this, and I think I know a couple people to make it for.:) Thanks so much!

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  4. This is a great idea! You could make a different bunting for every special day/time in the year.

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  5. This is so much fun! I love anything that is interchangeable for the holidays!

    We are having a Home for the Holidays link party on our blog and I know that our readers would think think this was adorable! We would love for you to join us!

    http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2011/11/home-for-holidays-link-party_08.html

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  6. I love the interchangeability aspect. Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday!


    Melanie
    Sew Rugged @ bear rabbit bear
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  7. Hi there, what a beautiful idea. I think your sister will love it. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris

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  8. Brilliant, You could make a different bunting for every special day/time in the year. For me it is best for inspiration as well as sure to do same work before Christmas at my home as soon as possible.

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  9. These are beautiful! I love them. So creative!
    Would you please share this with my readers for Fun Stuff Fridays?

    http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2011/11/introducing-fun-stuff-fridays.html

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  10. Welcome sign all decorations designs are look so different and fabulous.Thanx to share with us.It look so wonderful.

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  11. You have done fantastic Bunting Board. I appreciate your amazing work for welcome board.

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