DIY Farmhouse Sign

Alright y'all, I along with the rest of civilization, like to save a buck or two and am a total sucker for all things DIY. Luckily, I have a handsome contractor/handyman for the big DIY projects, but I'm a loose cannon when it comes to the crafty things.

I got an itch this weekend to find something farmhouse to add to my current transition inside my home. All the beautiful signs I have been seeing on Pinterest sparked a little inspiration, so I set out to a few second-hand stores to see what I could do and for cheap!

 I ended up finding this for $1.00 and I instantly saw "Farm Fresh" something all over it. The burlap was the perfect accent and for that price, I was sold!

I started by removing the black gems and sanding down the surface. After wiping clean, I painted the surface a creamy white by mixing some white gesso and some brown and yellow accrylic paints I had from a college class I took a few years ago. Like I said, the less I have to spend, the happier the outcome!

Out of all the beauties out there, I ended up using this as an example from Pinterest. As much as I would have loved a "Farm Fresh Egg" sign and love the idea of chickens, I am slightly scared of them and didn't want the flack from any chicken owners! But... I do have a garden (pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, peppers) outside during the summer so figured this would suit perfectly. :) I then free-handed the lettering onto the fresh surface. 

I got a little excited with how it looked that I started to paint right away. After I finished, I noticed some spacing and linear imperfections and wished I would have noticed before painting the lettering.

Overall, for a lazy afternoon and $1.00, I am pleased with the outcome! I can't wait until the warm weather comes and I can start prepping my yard for the garden again. Think Spring!