Hi Friends…..Welcome to the March Create & Share Challenge hosted by my friend Stephanie @ CasaWatkins. This month Walnut Hollow supplied each participating blogger with a wood item, to create and transform into a beautiful decorator item for their home. Walnut Hollow, is a leading manufacturer of fine wood surfaces, tools and accessories for the craft and hobby industry.
Be sure to check out each project. A full list is below. You will want to see them all.
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What You Will Need
Basswood Round
Wood Burner Tool
Paint White Acrylic
Water Color Pencils
Rope
Hot Glue Gun
Hot Glue Sticks
This is my basswood round that Walnut Hollow supplied
Step by Step Instructions
1 – I started by stenciling my letters on to the wood
I used a pencil to draw the “OPEN” letters
2 – Using the wood burner tool I outlined the letters to add detail and depth.
3 – I then painted the basswood surface with a thinned white acrylic paint to give the board a whitewashed look. Add a little water to your paint until you get the paint consistency you like.
![wood sign OPEN [1]](https://www.farmhouse40.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/wood-sign-OPEN-1.jpg)
4 – I used watercolor pencils to add bright colors and give it a fun, festive look. You can use paint if you prefer. Just use your imagination and create a design you like.
5 – I added a rope hanger so the OPEN sign can be hung on a door or wall depending on the look you want.
This turned out so cute – I love the way you painted it. Great job!
Thank you Cathy. Have a great rest of your week.
I love the idea of using colored pencils! Pretty! :)
Hi Tania. The pencils worked pretty well. Thanks for stopping by.
How cute Bonbon! The colors are so bright and happy. What a great use for this!
Hi April…..thank you. I have enjoyed sharing this tour with your and the other girls.
I love it BonBon! It’s super cute!!
Hi Iris……thanks so much!
So cute Bon Bon! Great job!
Thanks for stopping by.
This is such a fun project, Bonbon! I love that lettering! Pinned and shared.
Hi Tiffany……thank you. I appreciate you stopping in.
Your Open sign turned out so good. Love the idea!
Hi Katy……thank you for stopping by.
I’m still working my way through these! This is really cute. Shared! :)
this open sign trick is really mesmerising among all other DIY tricks that i have watched today.. simply wow