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Monday, August 13, 2012

You Are My Sunshine wall art

I have a sign that was given to me by my granny and it’s been hanging in our room forever but the more and more I looked at it, the less I was liking the style. Not to mention, after my changes I made to our master bedroom, it didn’t fit the décor. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to make something and keep it in our room or do something for another room in the house. Well, I decided to make something for our little one =) So here we go…
Sunshine sign preview
Before, the sign looked like this…
Sunshine sign 3
I got to use some of my paint samples I bought a few weeks ago too. Love this yellow!
Sunshine sign 4
The only thing I wish I would have done differently was SAND it first! Those little dots at the points/intersections of each letter were raised significantly. Rookie mistake, I know Winking smile
Sunshine sign 2
Didn’t have a pic of the stencil but I made it on my SCAL software and then cut it out on the Cricut. After the first cut, I did remake two words that the font was just too teeny tiny and transferred poorly but it was no biggie. AND, I’m ashamed to admit this, but I also redid the word “skies” because…wait for it…I spelled it “skys.” Yes, I am an English major. Yes, my husband noticed it.  And yes, I could not just leave it there like he said to. Oh, and skip buying the primer gray spray paint at the Dollar General. I think it must have been more of a latex paint and I had to be very careful pulling the letters off. Never had a problem with some of the paint I’ve bought there before (I have mad love for the DG) but this didn’t work as well.
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Ta-daaah! There are definitely some imperfections but I do love it. It’s my first detailed sign so I think it will do. Can’t wait to put it up in Kenna’s room.
Sunshine sign
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Sunshine sign 8
Sunshine sign 9
Until next time, guys =)

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10 comments:

  1. Love it!! I didn't realize you have a blog! I need to subscribe :) Mandy Phillips Fowler

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    1. Mandy!!! =) I've had one for awhile but I'm not as loyal at posting things as I should be, lol.

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  2. SO cute! This is my daughter's favorite song. I want to so something like this so bad but i don't have a Cricut or a Silhouette. SIGH. I may have to just freehand it.

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  3. Very nice! I totally get that the "typo" MUST be changed...even if it's just for your home. :)

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  4. I love this! That is mine and my son's favorite song. I think it turned out great! I found your post from the Weekend Wrap Up linky party, thanks for sharing!

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  5. Super sweet! You did an amazing job! Love the colors!

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  6. So cute. Thank you so much for linking this great project up to the Pinworthy Projects Party over at Just Us Four!

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  7. Featuring YOU today! :)

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

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  8. This is extremely adorable! Great job :)

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