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Making a Family Sign

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Today I’m going to share about Making a Family Sign with a cabinet door.

Making a Family Sign

This week I’ve got a fun “family” sign to share.  This sign didn’t come without its share of pain.  If you follow me on Facebook you know that while making this cutie, I dropped the cabinet door on my foot… ouchie!

I found an old cabinet door at Habitat for Humanities Restore for only 75 cents. 

Used Cabinet Door Turned into a Sign

How to Make a Family Sign

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I gave the cabinet a good sanding and cleaning.  Then I stained it with General Finishes in Java (a great gel stain).  I’m a bit of a staining rebel.  You know how they tell you to rub on the stain and let it sit a bit then wipe away… yah, I don’t do that.  I brush it on with a foam brush and just let it dry… I know, I’m a bit crazy.  I love it, especially when you’re going for a dark color like Java. You can totally get away with this using gel stain.

Creating letters on a sign

Once dry I took the word, “FAMILY” that I printed out in outline style (save that ink) and with a pen traced over the letters firmly.  Depending on how soft your wood is will determine how much indentation you’ll get.  My wood cabinet door was a harder wood, but I was still able to see the lines.

Painting the Letters

With a small paintbrush, I painted on the lines.  With this look, you are painting the outer spaces and leaving the lettering stained (LOVE this look).

I painted with Glidden’s pebble gray for the outer space.

Once the letters are painted just paint in the rest of the outer space.

DIY Family Sign Project

I used some fine sandpaper to scuff up the edges… I thought a little distressing was in order.

Adding  some worn details

How to Make a Sign

I love the addition to our family room!

How to Paint a Sign

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20 Comments Filed Under: art, decorating, diy, paint Tagged With: cabinet door, family, power of paint party, sign

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Comments

  1. Bobbie says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:33 pm

    Going yo habitat tomorrow? Can’t wait to try to this project!! Thank you for the tips they’re so help!

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  2. Pamela Smith says

    July 6, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    Looks great! I really need to start making some signs of my own. I have the wood, just not the motivation!

    Reply
  3. Erin says

    July 26, 2012 at 11:41 am

    I love that you used an old cabinet door! Can you tell me how you print the letters in outline style?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Lisa @ Paintbrush & Screwdriver says

    July 20, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  5. Frugal Faye says

    July 17, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    Wow, I never would have thought of making a sign out of a cabinet door! So creative. Seriously, for $.75 too!

    Reply
  6. Stacey says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Sinkin’ cute sign! Love Habitat!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

    Reply
  7. Tuula says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Great sign! Gotta love those Restores. Thanks so much for hosting! I am now a follower.

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  8. Kathryn Griffin says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I love your sign! Thank you for hosting. Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
  9. Suzan says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    Your sign is gorgeous!!!
    Thanks so much for hosting another great party – it really is so appreciated!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

    Reply
  10. Shannon Fox says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    It’s beautiful. Love the style and font. Looks gorgeous there too 🙂

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  11. Kammy Wielenga says

    July 17, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    I might just need to be patient – but I’m just excited and wanna be first, haha – but can’t seem to link up tonight?! There’s nowhere to link up. Maybe you forgot the code… 🙂

    Reply

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