A great family friend is getting married and they both are lovers of anything western. I decided to make them a family sign with rustic country as the theme.
I started with this fence board from a horse corral. It has chippy white paint making it the perfect neutral background.
I measured the length 29" and cut it in half, this made the length of the sign 14" by 11" high.
To give the cut ends an aged look I used this wire brush on them which cerused the wood to look old again
Flipped over I secured them together with 7" long pieces of lath brad nailed and glued vertically. A d ring hanging hook was also affixed to the back.
Now for the sign front; Usually I hand paint all my signs but I wanted to try
Country Chic Paint's image transfer medium
I printed out my words in reverse
then applied the transfer medium with a foam brush onto them, placed them on the board, rubbed firmly with an old credit card and left to dry overnight.
Upon removal, the image transfer was an epic fail so resorted to my hand painting with a black oil paint marker.
When dry the entire front was sanded to give a worn old feel.
I hope they <3 the sign.
To see the rustic table peeking thru above, click HERE
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This rustic country wedding sign project beautifully blends creativity and personalization. The use of reclaimed wood from a horse corral adds a unique, authentic touch to the design. Despite some challenges with the image transfer, the final hand-painted result gives the sign a charming, aged feel, perfectly capturing the couple’s love for the western theme. The detailed steps and use of various paint techniques showcase the effort put into creating a one-of-a-kind wedding piece. For DIY lovers, it’s a great inspiration to create meaningful decor for special occasions.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa, I appreciate your kind words.
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