Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The writing is on the wall...

... if you're into painting signs.

I am.

At the moment.

I have a few more in the works but this funny little sign is a gift I made to take to San Antonio.   The letters are almost 10" tall...the wood is 48" long.



It's all hand-painted and I like the way it turned out.

Our son liked it, too.

Although he told me...

sigh...

...that he was, technically, more into grilling then barbecuing.

I told him I would keep it because I loved how it turned out...

...but he wouldn't let me bring it home!

I have a few bigger ones I'm painting now...I'll have to show you when they're done.

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22 comments:

  1. JojoMay 16, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    I love it! I'm into signs too, though not making them. I just bought BE SILLY.

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  2. TerraMay 16, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    Where do you find the time? I absolutely love painted signs - I think it is so cool that you are doing this (sell them on etsy?) but I can't figure out how you find the time!

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  3. GailMay 16, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Great job.

    Uh, we need some signs at the shop if you're this way anytime soon.

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  4. TheresaMay 16, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Love it! I am into the words on the walls lately! I just finished my 2nd one! Of course, they are the pre-printed kind but I still love them!

    Have a blessed day my friend, HUGS!

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  5. Rachael WestMay 16, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    I would LOVE to paint signs like you… but the words 'hand painted' with my unsteady hand makes me think… maybe I should stick with stencils :o)

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  6. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)May 16, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Oh darlin'...I'm so into signs these days too! It's fun to search for the perfect one.

    You do a marvelous job girl...is there anything ya can't do??? Heeehehehe!

    God bless and have a wonderful Wednesday sweetie!!! :o)

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  7. JudieMay 16, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Love that sign!! Damn, you're good!! I have a sign on Rod's highboy that says, "You may touch my dust, but please do not write in it." and then a friend gave me another one that says, "I am a bitch, but to you, I'm MS. Bitch."

    There is a sign on the winding road up Lookout Mountain for a diner/gas station called Dave's. It says, "Eat here and get gas." I swear that's the truth!!

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  8. anitamombanitaMay 16, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Love it! BBQing, grilling, what the hey. It's all the same...fire, food, family, fun. Right?!

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  9. "Alone again.... naturally!"May 16, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day! I appreciate your comments.

    A sign is the next project on the list for when we get back from Scotland. I really like the writing on yours! Cheers!

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  10. Susan AndersonMay 16, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    I have lots of signs in my house that I have written and had made. It's an expensive thing to have done, and you are lucky that you can do it yourself.

    Really cool!

    =)

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  11. Busy Bee SuzMay 16, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Oh, how lovely is that?
    Oh, and I have a post sitting in my draft about the BBQ'ing VS Grilling thing. Your son is my kinda guy!
    xoxo

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  12. Ms. AMay 16, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Good job, Jenny! My favorite that I've done for my kids is, "If it's not one thing... it's your mother!" They love it.

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  13. jenMay 16, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Just what you need to make your new home more homey, right?

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  14. AnonymousMay 16, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    You are very talented at letters. You wouldn't be able to read one if I tried it.

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  15. Pat TillettMay 16, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Hi Jenny!
    That is a great sign and a better gift! Really a nice looking sign.

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  16. Splendid Little StarsMay 16, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    That's really awesome, Jenny! Of course he couldn't part with it!

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  17. Linda @ A La CarteMay 16, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Love the sign! I need to think of one for my deck! Hugs. Linda

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  18. chocolatecovereddaydreams.blogspot.comMay 16, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    I'm really loving that sign! You are so gifted and artistic. Did you free hand the lettering? I want one!!!!

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  19. 21 WitsMay 16, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Oh very good! ...let's see a way to a man's heart is through...ha ha...and the family that eats together, stays together!

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  20. UnknownMay 17, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Ok Miss Mam...where is your etsy shop....?!

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  21. UnknownMay 18, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I love this....Did you use a stencil for the lettering...it is beautiful!

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  22. SueMay 21, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    You've got skills! I love the way it turned out. Is there a difference between grilling and barbecuing?

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