Happy Birthday to my dear sister Gail with love.
Repurposing is something that is usually fun, often useful and sometimes quite awesome. I am always looking for useful pieces to repurpose when thrifting. Granny Sue wrote "I love taking these discards and making them new again". I agree with her.
A friend of mine asked me to add Hope Believe Live to this saw - I think she is giving it to her husband.
I found the saw, handle repaired with bolts, at a winter estate sale, so I cleaned, wiped down with MMS Hemp Oil and put it away.
I took notes as she described what she wanted and noted butterflies on the saw. Found a few on the Cricut web site and cut out one pattern in 4 sizes. I think I need a new cutting blade.
Stencilled lightly. Waxed.
If you want details on how I stencil check out my How to Stencil post.
Boards are always on my list of things to find when thrifting.
Below is a piece of 1/4" plywood that has been in my wood stack for some time. I painted it Simply When then stenciled it (yes this post has 5 stencils) and I fell in love.
One was a painted white board from a garage sale, that I had stencilled Antiques (see that post here) and as I have learned, it is ok to paint over and make a different sign on a board, I added a 2 coats of Simply White then stenciled Laundry.
Next was a Thrift store free table find composition board with a back hook and a pasted on picture of horses (torn off in several places). Scraped the remnants of paper off the board, painted it with 2 coats of Fusion Lamp White, stenciled Welcome to My Garden.
Another board - stenciled Potting Shed. I love the raw edge on this board, sanded along the edge, seemed just right for a potting shed.
Donna of Funky Junk Interiors made (sells) all but the saw stencilled words I used here and when I checked her blog she had mixed things up and made a My She Shed sign using two stencils. That's where I got my idea.
I love this one, first try at adding a bit of colour to a black stenciled sign, lots of plywood grain plus a knot for added texture.
Yes these did go to my booth.
Love it when energy kicks in and I finish some projects in waiting.
Sharing with:
Thursday
Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson, A Delightsome Life, Saving 4 Six, The Red Painted Cottage, Adirondack Girl at Heart, Seeking Lavender Lane, The Charm of Home, Sincerely Paula, My Love to Create, Crafts a La Mode,
Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson, A Delightsome Life, Saving 4 Six, The Red Painted Cottage, Adirondack Girl at Heart, Seeking Lavender Lane, The Charm of Home, Sincerely Paula, My Love to Create, Crafts a La Mode,
Friday
Reviews, Chews and How-To's, The Painted Hinge, Vintage Chic, Small House Big Alaska, A Firemans Wife, The Cottage Market, Under A Texas Sky, My Sweet Things, Chic on a Shoestring, The 36th Avenue, Funky Junk Interiors, Pam's Party and Practical Tips, Ms. Toody Goo Shoes, How Sweet The Sound,
Reviews, Chews and How-To's, The Painted Hinge, Vintage Chic, Small House Big Alaska, A Firemans Wife, The Cottage Market, Under A Texas Sky, My Sweet Things, Chic on a Shoestring, The 36th Avenue, Funky Junk Interiors, Pam's Party and Practical Tips, Ms. Toody Goo Shoes, How Sweet The Sound,
Saturday
Our Mini Family, Scrapality, Strawberry Butterscotch, Pieced Pastimes, Life on Lakeshore Drive, One More Time Events, Across The Blvd,
Our Mini Family, Scrapality, Strawberry Butterscotch, Pieced Pastimes, Life on Lakeshore Drive, One More Time Events, Across The Blvd,
Sunday
Love of Home, Silver Pennies, DIY Showoff, Nifty Thrifty Things, Pleasures of the Northwest, Eclectic Red Barn, Rustic and Refinded, What Meegan Makes, Creating My Way To Success,
Love of Home, Silver Pennies, DIY Showoff, Nifty Thrifty Things, Pleasures of the Northwest, Eclectic Red Barn, Rustic and Refinded, What Meegan Makes, Creating My Way To Success,
Monday
Dwellings The Heart of Your Home, Flour Me With Love, The Girl Creative, Lets Add Sprinkles, Two Purple Couches, Normandy Life, Coastal Charm, Grandma's Brief, Country Mouse City Spouse, A Stroll Through Life, Celebrate and Decorate, Home Stories A to Z,
Dwellings The Heart of Your Home, Flour Me With Love, The Girl Creative, Lets Add Sprinkles, Two Purple Couches, Normandy Life, Coastal Charm, Grandma's Brief, Country Mouse City Spouse, A Stroll Through Life, Celebrate and Decorate, Home Stories A to Z,
Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style, Raven Would, Of Faeries and Fauna, Five Kids, a Dog and a Blog, Suburban Simplicity,
Savvy Southern Style, Raven Would, Of Faeries and Fauna, Five Kids, a Dog and a Blog, Suburban Simplicity,
Oh how beautiful Joy. I love what you did with the stencils on the saw. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteJoy, Some great signs. Cricut has to be perfect for this type of project. Have a great day! Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteThese are very nice especially the garden signs, so nice for this time of year.
ReplyDeleteI love that saw!! Pinned this! Thanks for sharing at the Pleasures of the NW's DIY Party!
ReplyDeletebeautiful and creative. Wish I had the patience and artistic talent.
ReplyDeleteI like your signs!
ReplyDeleteFab signs,love the She Shed!
ReplyDeleteThe stencilled saw turned out great. All the other signs are fab too!
ReplyDeleteFun post! The saw turned out great. Love the She Shed! Happy Monday.
ReplyDeleteLuv the mosaic have a great Monday
ReplyDeletemuch love...
Fun signs. Happy Victoria Day!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun - I love signs.
ReplyDeleteLovely signs, Joy! Really like the saw with its beautiful words.
ReplyDeletePoppy
Happy belated Birthday to your sister, sweet friend, and thanks most sincerely for the lovely comments you left on ~ My little old world ~, I appreciate your words so, so much !
ReplyDeleteYou also have such a lovely blog, so here you have a new follower !
Wishing you all my best
XO Daniela
Joy - we are building a log home and will be using a 'rustic industrial' motif. I am sure that I will get inspiration from you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love seeing repurposing projects too. Found your post at Tuesday's with a Twist, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou make such fun things Joy. The saw turned out wonderful! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Gosh your stenciling is JUST perfect--I love your touch. I stink at it but I'm good at other things so I won't be TOO sad : ) thanks for linking up to the Friday Frenzy, we're glad to have you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great old saw, Joy, and you stenciled it to perfection :) Thanks for linking up your projects with us at Vintage Charm--
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun use for that old saw! It looks great, Joy. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Pinning.
ReplyDeleteThese are great projects and I'm always looking for wood when I'm thrifting. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great week and a Happy Holiday.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous signs I would love one for my Laundry Joy
ReplyDeleteI love all the beautiful signs. But my favorite is the stenciled saw blade, and the rake with the succulent planters, super cute!
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