I needed to finally get my butt in gear and decorate my mantle so I thought I would make something.
And this is what I created.
I’m thrilled with it!
I really liked how the Stats board looked over the mantle for Miss P’s birthday party so I decided to reuse the board to make the pallet art.
Here’s how I did it:
I first had to peel off ALL the vinyl that was on it.
I then sanded the board down with a sanding block because when I pulled off the vinyl, some of the wood peeled up as well.
Next, I took to my computer and Picmonkey to figure out exactly what I wanted.
I did a few different versions with different colors to decide which I liked best.
Once I had what I liked, it was time to get to work on the large scale.
I used my Silhouette Machine to cut vinyl to make stencils.
Once everything was cut, I placed all the vinyl on my board where I wanted it.
I took a foam stencil brush to fill in the white on the letters.
I tried not to add too much paint because I wanted minimal bleeding which I knew would occur because of the texture and grain of some of the wood pieces.
When I filled in all the letters, I let it dry for a few minutes then peeled off the vinyl so it would get stuck with the paint.
Then it was time to paint the bike.
I used an actually paint brush to paint the bike and carefully painted two different colors on it.
I peeled off the vinyl once the paint on the bike was dry but decided it looked a little flat and I wanted more color.
So I pulled out more paint and got to work!
I started by painting a basket onto the bike and filled it full of colorful flowers.
I then added some highlights and low lights to the bike for added depth and I love how it all came out!
After the whole sign was complete and the paint was dry, I took a sander to the sign to give it more of a distressed, weathered look.
Here is an upclose shot of the sanded words.
And here is a close up shot of the sanded bike.
I placed it back on the mantle and it looks great!
I just randomly placed a few items on the mantle with it but I am still working on the final arrangment.
I am loving the new sign though! 🙂
Rose FineCraftGuild
July 10, 2013 at 12:11 pmBeautiful. Will you come share this darling project with us in our linky party? It's too good not to be shared! http://www.FineCraftGuild.com
Our Pinteresting Family
July 10, 2013 at 3:01 pmIt's beautiful, Allison!
Beverly {Flamingo Toes}
July 10, 2013 at 6:46 pmIt is soooo fabulous Allison! I love it!
Denise Stain
July 11, 2013 at 4:18 pmI really love the fonts you chose and the bike is too cute for words! Fantastic sign 🙂
Sandy
July 13, 2013 at 1:49 pmFound your post via Tatertots and Jello – I love, love, love this! May I please Pin it? Thanks so much 🙂
Amy K
July 13, 2013 at 1:52 pmThat is so cute!!! Looks adorable!
Chelsea @ Making Home Base
July 13, 2013 at 10:47 pmLove it Allison. The bicycle is super cute! Thanks for sharing at The Creative Connection!
My name is Rita
July 14, 2013 at 4:04 amGorgeous! Love how you made the bike colored. If you get a chance, please link this up to my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/07/sunday-linky-16.html
Krista thehappyhousie
July 14, 2013 at 10:46 pmThis is seriously adorable!! I love it! Found you through Tatertots and Jello -so glad to find your adorable blog!!
Krista
Jennifer Dawn Oliver Shelton
July 18, 2013 at 1:02 pmWhat a fantastic project! I want one! I would be honored if you would link this up and join my weekly link party. Hope to see you there! http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-51.html
Katie from Sew Woodsy
July 23, 2013 at 11:09 amLOVE this pallet art, Allison! Super cute. I'm featuring it tomorrow on Sew Woodsy!