How many of you knew I would have to have some barnwood goodness in my little herb garden from yesterday? Oh yes a barnwood sign to help my herbs grow…
This one was unbelievably easy. I started with a piece of authentic barnwood.
I had some “poster board” letters in my desk drawer. They are basically post it notes in the shape of letters. I peeled off the letters I wanted and arranged them on the barnwood.
I then used a pale aqua blue paint from Apple Barrel and a VERY VERY dry brush. I mean dab a little tiny bit of paint on your brush and dab most of it off before attacking your board. Cover as much area as possible with that dry brush. Stroke back and forth many, many times to get it all out and cover a large area.
The dry brush technique will make your new paint look old and worn. The cracks and imperfections of the wood will still show through.
Rustic, farmhouse goodness in 10 mintues…literally 10 minutes…
Hunt up some barnwood today!
The perfect addition to my painted pots! A touch of rustic in with all of those happy spring colors! Now to make this hanging herb garden to display it by!
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Lindsay(PACountryCrafts) says
April 27, 2011 at 6:28 amIt looks great!!! I need to get some barnwood! 🙂
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
April 27, 2011 at 6:39 amI love the rustic look of that … I’ll have to try dry painting. Thanks for sharing!
nbeltane says
April 27, 2011 at 11:20 amlooks great i have been looking at doing something similar as we have a stack of wood pallets just need a word..
Nicole
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bj says
April 27, 2011 at 11:49 amlooks sooo cute..
Katie says
April 27, 2011 at 1:07 pmHi Angie!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving such a sweet comment! I hope you visit back to Little Things Bring Smiles.
I am loving your blog and especially these painted pots and GROW sign–so cute! The vibrant colors are so cheery and perfect for Spring and Summer! Excited to visit back to your great blog!!!
Have a nice week,
Katie
[email protected] eco friendly homemaking says
April 27, 2011 at 9:05 pmOh it looks great!! The color is so pretty.Really glad that I found your blog!!
abeachcottage says
April 28, 2011 at 9:28 amThe sign looks great! Thanks for stopping by Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays and joining the party!
Michell @ Girl In Air says
April 30, 2011 at 10:35 pmLooks awesome!! I LOVE making those old signs!
Love the post it note idea;-)
Christina @ The Tattered Tag says
May 2, 2011 at 1:34 amHi Angie~
So simple & rustic, perfect for any garden area! I invite you to link to my fun & inspiring blog bash K.I.S.S. 🙂
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{northern cottage} says
May 26, 2011 at 7:14 ammmmmm – I love me some barnwood & some graphics…what a great quick little project!
http://www.northerncottage.blogspot.com
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
May 26, 2011 at 11:36 amlove that!!! but i need one that says, please, i am begging you… grow! 😉