DIY Christmas PEACE Decorative Sign + Coupon Code!!!

Around the holidays last year, 

I kept seeing a Pottery Barn PEACE decorative sign.

I really liked the idea, but didn't like the price.

I thought to myself - hey I bet I could make that!!

And I bet I can make it WAY cheaper too!

I already had so much on my plate,

so sadly I didn't get around to making it last year.

But a few months ago I remembered the idea

and knew I wanted to make it for this Christmas!

And guess what?

I already had a piece of MDF the perfect size!

If that wasn't a sign (to make the sign - hahahaha)

I don't know what is!

After deciding I was really going to make it this year,

I decided on using vinyl letters instead of paint.

I know myself and if the letters were perfect,

I wouldn't be happy with the end result.

I measured my board and figured out what size letters I'd need.

I determined I wanted 8-inch letters and ordered them online.

While I was waiting for those to arrive in the mail,

I decided to figure out my painting technique.

I really wanted it to looked distressed, 

but I was using MDF board and not real wood, 

so I was a little scared how the sign would turn out.

After looking at numerous sites online,
 I decided to just give it a go!

The Goods:

MDF Board - 1 foot x 4 feet

Recycled Painting Paper

Green 8" Vinyl Letters

Vinyl Applicator

White Paint

Paint Brush

Steel Wool

Lay out your painting paper and get your paint ready.

Without putting too much paint on the brush,

paint the entire board, not covering up everything.

Let paint dry completely.

This shouldn't take long at all.

Because you don't use a lot of paint.

Next, take your steel wool and rub some paint off,

Keep working until you get your desired look.

I didn't have to remove much.

Once done, wipe down with a very damp cloth.

Let board dry completely before starting the letters.

Using a tape measure and pencil,

measure out your letter placement.

Once I thought I knew where each went,

I taped them down lightly with scotch tape.

Oh yeah - this guy was my letter helper.

He stayed by my side the entire process!!

Once done taping all the letters down,

step back and make sure everything is inline

and looks how you want it to.

Next, place the vinyl according to your markings

and use the vinyl applicator to make sure it adheres.

Remove the transfer paper and onto the next letter!

Anddddddddd you're done after just five letters!!!

Displayed outside my front door.

Even though this doesn't look exactly like the original inspiration,

I am SUPER happy with the way it turned out.

UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!

Alphabet Signs is now offering my blog readers a special deal!!!

Head on over to their site, use Coupon Code ROBYNSPEACE 

and you'll receive $14.25 off PLUS free shipping!!

(Sorry - Pennsylvania customers subject to sales tax.)

Enter the coupon code in step 2 of the checkout process.

Look for the "Have A Coupon" link.

Offer valid until January 31, 2015 for the first 10 customers.

Happy Shopping!

Copycat Spring Wreath

In the last year, I started making wreaths for the different holidays and seasons.
You can see a few here, here and here.
Since Spring and Easter were coming up, I knew it was time to make something festive!

 I turned to the internet and found a few options.
After getting opinions from a few people I settled on this one!

I made my shopping list and after a quick trip to Michaels I was ready to go!
Take a look and how easy it was to make this beauty!!

The Goods:

Wreath

Fake Tulips

Burlap Ribbon - Two Kinds!

Floral Wire

Hot Glue Gun and Glue

Wire Cutters

Make the bow and the main bouquet.

Decide where to place and hot glue it to the wreath.

Hot glue the rest of the flowers to the wreath.

Wrap in the larger burlap ribbon.

(Not pictured)

Hang on front door for all to enjoy!!!