Fresh Eggs and Pugs...

With the extreme cold here this week, it was a good time to stay indoors, work some more on the kitchen redecorating, and get some projects done! Guess the cold is good for something! One project I did was a sign for the kitchen wall. I had some old painted boards I found at a garage sale last year, and cut one to a 4 foot length.

I've transferred patterns in many ways, but decided to try something a little different! I knew I wanted to have 6" high letters, so I dug into my letter stickers...

I used painters tape to make a guide for a straight edge,

and placed the stickers (which are removable) along the tape...

I used a pencil to trace around the stickers...

and removed the stickers, and I can re-use those in a later projects.

I used painter's tape along any straight edges that I could

and then painted the letters in with black paint...

Once the sign was dry, I lightly sanded the letters for a distressed look. I was really happy with how this sign turned out! I think it will be great in the kitchen...

Somebody likes to follow me around while I work...

Sophie is such a curious little pug...

Bailey, on the other hand...

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Until next time...stay safe and warm...

34 comments

AnonymousJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:35 AM
Your work looks beautiful:)
Deanies StashJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:57 AM
That is great and is going to look good in your kitchen. Have a great day!
GailJanuary 30, 2014 at 5:53 AM
Hi Linda, Sophie and Bailey are adorable! We just recently got an English bulldog puppy and let me tell you he is a hand full!! Love the sign....can't wait to see your kitchen. Enjoy your day, Gail
Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 30, 2014 at 7:14 AM
Love your sign, Linda! You'll have to show it to us hanging in your kitchen. I did a sign for the first time a few months ago. I am a shaky person with no artistic ability and I did a transfer method {rubbing the pencil lead on the back of letters I printed out}. I'd like to do one for our home office that I've seen on Pinterest recently and was thinking of using letter stickers but peeling them off after I paint the board the main color. Can't think of what this is called at the moment, but as long as the stickers peel off well, I think it might work.
JaneJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:01 AM
I really like the sign - you have a steady hand! I'm loving your wood floors!! My wood floors are in desperate need of refinishing and I really would like to go darker. And your dogs...adorable! Looks like Sophie is looking for those fresh eggs!
Jane
Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 30, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Love your sign Linda and the clever way you used the letters. I have some in a smaller size just waiting for inspiration to hit. Thanks for sharing.
That face is just too cute!
KrisJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:01 AM
LOVE it!!!
xo Kris
Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:02 AM
The sign turned out great! I love the way Sophie is checking it out.
DonnaJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:13 AM
What a fun project, Linda! It turned out great, what a great idea to use the stickers. Looks like Sophie approves:)
DonnaJanuary 30, 2014 at 9:45 AM
The facial expressions on your cute pug are priceless! Great project, BTW.
Robin JohnsonJanuary 30, 2014 at 10:13 AM
You are on a DIY roll! Love your new sign so much. Sophie is adorable and I wish I could look as comfy as Bailey. I haven't had much time to do too much with the kids home two days. I feel like this week is just going to fly by and I won't accomplish anything! Maybe that means I'll be well rested up for next week. LOL.
KateJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:31 AM
Linda
The sign is perfection!! Well done I love it. The pugs are adorable and so very cute what little expressions they have. hope you are well and have a wonderful week!! Love Kate
BlissJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:56 AM
Look at that sweet face! And sweet sign too.
Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Your sign looks terrific and those little doggies how cute they are.
Stay warm
Mary
ReviJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:08 PM
Niiiiice! And clever using the letters to trace. Thanks for joining Thrifty Life Thursday again, Linda.
-Revi
antiquedealerJanuary 30, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Oh Linda - you are just too clever! AND - been waiting for my PUG fix....and to think I got 2 pug fixes! Just adorable.....love the sign.
GARAGE SALE GALJanuary 30, 2014 at 1:55 PM
It nice to have little "helpers"! I'm guessing you are going for a country look in the kitchen! Your sign is FUN! I have a little collections of hens on top of my hoosier.
Thankful it's "nice" today! The snow is so pretty!
warmly,
deb
Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJanuary 30, 2014 at 2:56 PM
What a face! I just want to kiss it! Smoooooch! Your sign is wonderful - thank you for tutorial! What a fun way to spend a cold, winter day. I am doing a bit of embroidery to pass the time. These late winter days just seem to drag...... Thanks for the inspiration! xo Karen
ReviJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:55 PM
I forgot to say how adorable your pug is! :)
-Revi
Kari from Meadowview FarmJanuary 30, 2014 at 6:49 PM
Glad the snowy days found you tucked in with a fun project and an adorable buddy!
Stay warm!
Kari
Vickie @ makingoursustainablelife.comJanuary 30, 2014 at 10:52 PM
I love the sign, but I really came here to see the pug! I had a pug for 14 years and she was my little girl. Ginger is in heaven now, but she was the best dog anyone could ever have!
must love junkJanuary 31, 2014 at 9:20 AM
Linda, your sign turned out great! And those pics of Sophie are precious...oh, that face! :)
Susan
My Cottage CharmJanuary 31, 2014 at 4:09 PM
LOVE the sign! I haven't made anything cute since before Christmas...stupid sickness! I'm glad you and I are both feeling better....than was BAD!
Hey it's supposed to be 50 here tomorrow...I'm EXCITED!! :)
Raymond HomesteadJanuary 31, 2014 at 4:24 PM
Such a sweet puppy face! Neat sign, love how it turned out!
Vickie @ Ranger 911January 31, 2014 at 10:36 PM
I think your poochies are begging for eggs over easy, please! Too cute! I love your farmhouse style sign and know you've already got the perfect spot to hang it once your kitchen is complete, Linda.
K J DFebruary 1, 2014 at 12:04 PM
Oh I do love your sweet pugs.

Your sign worked out so well. Keep warm :)

Karen x
DebbiedoosFebruary 1, 2014 at 4:22 PM
LOL!! Love it, love the sign, and the sweet curiosity of pugsley you gotta love even more:) XO
Curtains in My TreeFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:19 PM
You know I love Sophie & Bailey, they remind me of my precious Ollie & Sissy who I love so much also ans wish they were still with me
Glad you included them in this post
MelanieFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:54 PM
Cute sign! But, even cuter dogs! Pugs are so sweet...both my sister and my aunt have one. They're sisters from the same litter - Penny and Phoebe. :-)
Something Nice and PrettyFebruary 2, 2014 at 12:37 PM
Cute Pugs and I love their names, I love your sign too!
TriciaFebruary 3, 2014 at 9:40 PM
I love looking at your little doggies! Bailey and I feel the same way…tired. Your sign turned out so good, Linda! You'll have to show us where you hang it. By the way, I love your wood floor :)
thistlewoodfarmFebruary 4, 2014 at 4:11 PM
Linda,

What a great sign! I love the simplicity of it! It looks so authentic!

Happy day to you!
karianne
Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 4, 2014 at 10:28 PM
Linda,
Like how you made this sign...it looks great! After I get all this furniture painted, I hope to get some signs painted...they have been on my to-do list.

Blessings,
Linda