Simplicity

"There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit". Alexander Pope

RITA READE "MAMMABELLARTE"

HOST OF THE VINTAGE MARKETPLACE AT THE OAKS IN RAINBOW, CALIFORNIA
WOODWORKER AND SOLDERING TEACHER.

Apr 1, 2009

Morning project


For this sign I typed with "Edwardian script" font & size 200
I have pieces of wood all over the place but you could purchase fencing at your local home improvement store. To make it look old is going to be another project....
I can't stencil. Carbon paper is my solution

Forget the paint brush, I use paint pen


Ciao Rita
P.S. Also check out thechateauofremnants.blogspot, Renee took a soldering class yesterday and she is sharing her projects. Fun, Fun ,Fun...
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12 comments:

  1. ClaudiaApril 1, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I love that, Rita! Maybe I will try that when I go home to the cottage for a visit. Because I will be in the garden!

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  2. Tamerie Shriver HallidayApril 1, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Very clever! Thanks for sharing the "how to" as well.

    Hugs,
    Tamerie

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  3. JuneApril 1, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Thank you for sharing how you did that. I would love to try it. I seem to have a lot of old wood around as well. Paint pen it a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    June

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  4. jackiebApril 1, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Wonderful.... I always wondered how the lettering looked so great. Thanks for sharing!

    jackieb

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  5. sue(nbryan)April 1, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    thank you for sharing this wonderful idea! love it!!! Sue xo

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  6. Swoon with Deb HodgeApril 1, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    You Talented girl!!!
    Oh, and you're funny as hell too!
    Much love!!!
    XOXO Deb

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  7. Kim CaldwellApril 3, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Love this Rita! My handwriting leaves much to be desired! I am so glad you stopped by too. I bought one of your incredible china keychains years ago and it is my favorite thing eva!!

    Hugs, Kim

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  8. Sherry GoodloeApril 7, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    loved that tutorial for "faux stenciling"! You did a fabulous job on the sign :)

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  9. KathiJune 4, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    Thanks for showing us how to do this! I've been trying to figure out a way to stencil house numbers on my mailbox. Couldn't find a stencil I like! I'll be copying this idea!

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  10. CharityJanuary 30, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    I love this. I think I'll have to make one for my back door. You did a great job, thanks for sharing.

    Cha Cha

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  11. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJuly 30, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Love how you put the lettering on! Thanks for the tips!
    XO

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  12. White Ironstone CottageFebruary 13, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    So pretty sweet friend
    I am going to try it
    xo
    Pam

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"Sweet" it is to hear from you....

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