Hi folks! So glad you’re joining me to see my second St. Patrick’s Day pallet sign. If you had a chance to see yesterday’s We’re a Wee Bit Irish sign you would have seen just how I put these guys together. It is so easy, not to mention cheap! Both of these stunning pieces of St. Paddy’s decor cost me only $1 for the pack of carpet tacks (thanks to my sista with a steed, the horseshoes were FREE). Who doesn’t want to feel a little extra luck?
The only difference in the preparation of the two signs is that this one I gave a coat of stain before stencilling. Also, I was running low on vinyl so I just used cardstock to create the mask. It surprisingly worked just fine, I just taped the edges down with painters tape. I used a dabbling motion rather than brushing with my foam brush.
When the paint was dry I gave the entire sign a good go over with a sanding block, it made it look a bit more worn. I then nailed on my horseshoe with carpet tacks and Viola a sign to bring you luck!
You most certainly need to create one of these signs, every home needs a little extra luck! If you give it a try please be sure to link up on the Fynes Designs Facebook page. I love to see your creations, plus I have a fun survey going on, I’d love to know your opinion.
-V
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Crystelle Boutique
What a fun idea! How come zi never thought of this! Pinning1
hugs x
Crystelle
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I guess I can’t spell: what I meant was “How come I never thought of this….”
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My typing isn’t exactly top shelf, I understand gibberish! Thanks for your kindness!
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Trish @ Uncommon
This is such a beautiful sign! We featured it tonight and are so grateful that you submitted it! Have a wonderful night!
Take care,
Trish
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Thanks so much! I really enjoyed making it, I think it is the beginning of a sign making addiction!
Sam@Thrive 360 Living
I really love this sign and I’m jealous because I wish I was handy enough to make something like this. Unfortunately I’m clueless when it comes to using wood for projects. Maybe I’ll put it on my goal list for this year. Thanks for sharing!
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I can’t lie, I have a handy ‘behind the scenes’ elf on my staff if I run into a snafoo!
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Monica Mathis
Where do you get your “letters” from ??
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I created the stencil using my cricut. I think plantain schoolbook font
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Dawn
Love, love, love this! How cute and creative to use the horseshoe! About to pin it!