there is a blank space up high on the wall that I thought a long skinny sign
would be perfect for that spot..
So I finally got it done.
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I had 2 long pieces of poplar wood ( 1/4" x 1.5" wide x 3 feet long).. so I decided to put them together and make a Faux Pallet type of sign.. :0)
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and since it is such a lightweight wood, I simply hot glued them together.
Then I took a ink pen and just wrote "Laundry" on it.
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Then I used a black sharpie permanent marker and traced it to make it stand out.
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The permanent marker did bleed slightly, so if this is bothersome, you could paint the piece first or use paint instead of a marker if you so choose.. Since this is going to be up high and not 'in yo face' so to speak... I didn't mind it. :0)
To dress it up a little I cut a piece of large burlap ribbon and wrapped it around each side..
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I secured it onto my sign, on the back using hot glue.
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I then took a piece of twine and tied it around each piece of burlap and made a sort of hanger for the sign.
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So when I hung it by the twine it worked fine, sort of.. but I didn't like it. Well, I didn't like how it hung on the wall.. the twine had so much give the sign kinda hung low/awkward..
So I would actually recommend drilling holes for the twine or adding a couple small hangers to the back if you so choose..
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Yep, you are correct.. it looks like I went ahead and just used the twine as my hanger...
so What did I do to make it work? Well, I went ahead and used the twine so that it "looks" like it is hung by the twine.. but I actually used 2 nails on each side in the burlap section to secure it how I wanted it to hang onto the wall.. I know, I know... I went with the get it done fast approach. ha. :0)
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Oh I love it and I love the burlap and twine look too. Great idea. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me party that will be live today at 2:30 PT. www.astrollthrulife.net Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThe perfect piece to finish your laundry room transformation! It looks great...:)
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Vicky
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