Blessings sign faux weathered wood

 
Using some scrap wood found in the garage I decided to add the word “blessings” since it would be placed in our
dinning room.

Supplies
Carbon Mill Finish PaperStain
SharpiePencil
Acrylic Paint, Steel Gray and White

Sandpaper

Craft Paint Brush

 I painted the wood using some grey craft paint using  a dry brush.

I Found a font I liked in word and printed  out “Blessings.”
I traced the letters  using carbon paper directly onto the wood. 

Using a sharpie, I traced the letters and filled them in.

I dry brushed some white paint over the whole piece then applied some wood stain which was dipped in a wet cloth. I lightly applied it over the whole piece then wiped it off to give it a worn look.
I gave the whole piece a very light sand.
I wanted the wood to look worn so I took the electric drill and had some fun (shhh…don’t tell my husband)
I then dipped a pencil into the stain jar and filled in the distressed areas.  I guess you could call this the poor mans stain pen. (tee hee)
Then wiped the excess away, I wanted it darkened just a little bit.
 
I added a mixture of real white pumpkins, faux pears and a few of my painted grey pumpkins. 

 

 

 

 


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28 Comments

  1. It looks great Kristin! I just pinned a similar weathered board on pinterest….great idea for a centerpiece!

  2. I love this project. I have pallets just sitting around, I should rip a few apart and do something like this. Thanks for the inspiration.

  3. Wow! What a cool idea to add the word! It looks lovely on your table. Beautiful photos. I saw the original idea on Pinterest, too 🙂
    Have a wonderful day!

  4. What an absolutely wonderful idea Kristin! It looks so lovely with the pumpkins and pears and perfect for celebrating this season! 🙂
    Vanessa

  5. Process and finished project, just PERFECT. Blessings is my tag line – I've said it and written it every day since I was about 11, so I have a special affinity for anything made using the word. I love that you used your work as a centerpiece. Beautiful. P.S. I love power tools too!

  6. Kristin, Blesssings… perfect word to choose. You did such a great job!Even with the detailed tutorial, i know I couldn't do it. NO craft skills whatsoever!
    Love this –
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

  7. Absolutely gorgeous Kristin!! Thank you for the tutorial, I would love to give this a try for our home! Hope you are well, lovely lady! I am off to catch up on all I have missed…may take me quite a while, I think!! Hugs ~ Txx

  8. Just perfect, Kristin!

    I have missed visiting you, I am only just now feeling like making the blog rounds.

    I do love you, hope you know that!
    XO,
    Anne

  9. I love your BLESSINGS! Thanks for sharing, I was wondering how using a sharpie would work (since I'm not to steady with a paint brush)now I know it can work beautifully~
    Lorrie

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