Patriotic Sign

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 I have to be totally honest.  I don't really decorate for July 4th but I wanted something for the porch.  After a little thought and some staring at my pile of pallet wood, I came up with an idea!
I grabbed a leftover piece of wood and gave it a good sanding.  Then I started taping-off the various areas.  
I started with the field of blue.  After that was dry, I taped the stripes.  When everything was painted and dry, I did a little distressing with some 220 grit sandpaper.
The wooden stars were in my stash of goodies and got two coats of antique gold acrylic paint.  When they dried, they were glued-on to the field of blue with E6000.  A piece of jute was stapled to the back for an hanger and this project was just about done.
The entire sign was given two coats of matte finish Krylon.  Then it was declared done!
It's hanging on my little wagon on the front porch right now.  Like I said, I don't decorate for July 4th, but, maybe this will be the start.  You never know!
The entire project didn't cost me a cent, since I had everything I needed to make it.   

I'm so glad you stopped by the Cottage, have a wonderful week!

Comments

  1. Kim June 10, 2019 at 8:09 AM

    It's super sweet and nothing is better than free!!

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    1. AnnJune 10, 2019 at 9:03 PM

      Thanks, Kim. 'Free' is my favorite word!

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  2. cloches and lavenderJune 10, 2019 at 8:34 AM

    Adorable project and I like the rustic feel.

    Cindy

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  3. Coastal BohemianJune 10, 2019 at 8:36 AM

    Perfect piece for all year long too. Very Sweet.

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  4. HomeroadJune 10, 2019 at 9:06 AM

    Adorable!

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  5. Cindy@CountyRoad407June 10, 2019 at 11:16 AM

    I love that I do have almost everything to make this! I just need the stars. And how in the world did you get your lines so straight? I don't see any bleed over. Looks wonderful. I especially love the extra sanding/distressing. ;)

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    1. AnnJune 10, 2019 at 9:10 PM

      Thank you, Cindy. The way I prevent bleeding is to press the painter's tape down really well and then 'dry brush' the first coat of paint near the edge. So far, it's worked for me!

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  6. decorateandmorewithtip.comJune 10, 2019 at 11:42 AM

    How adorable. I am loving this. I have pieces of scrap wood that I am going to dig out and make me one. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  7. BenitaJune 10, 2019 at 12:37 PM

    I love free and I love this project! That is just too cute to hang for the 4th! Great idea! Hugs!

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  8. Carol@BlueskyatHomeJune 10, 2019 at 1:00 PM

    Another super cute project that didn’t cost a thing!! Don’t you love that? Love the sign hanging on the wagon. Would love to find some stars like the ones you used.

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    1. AnnJune 10, 2019 at 9:19 PM

      Thank you, Carol. I wish I could tell you where I got the stars, but I've had them in the drawer for quite a while!

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  9. French EtherealJune 10, 2019 at 1:09 PM

    I think you should make more 4th of July and patriotic decor, Ann! This sweet sign turned out really well!!! We have some fence boards we just took down and I'll have to look to make a mini one for our front door. Great idea, thank you!

    Happy summer decorating,
    Barb :)

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    1. AnnJune 10, 2019 at 9:21 PM

      Fence boards would be great for a project like this...I look forward to seeing the one you make!

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  10. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJune 10, 2019 at 7:55 PM

    Such a simple, but cute idea! Well done!

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  11. Katie MansfieldJune 11, 2019 at 2:20 PM

    So cute. I love it. Festive and easy. Perfect for this months Ten on the 10th.

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  12. Julie @ My Wee AbodeJune 11, 2019 at 3:42 PM

    Oooo, I'm loving RWB decor more and more these days! Hope you'll be sharing with us at Tuesday Turn About, Ann! We open at 3pm PST over at myweeabode.com

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    1. AnnJune 11, 2019 at 8:14 PM

      Thank you, Julie...I just added my link!

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    2. Julie @ My Wee AbodeJune 16, 2019 at 11:15 PM

      So glad to see you there! Hope to see you each week!

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  13. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 12, 2019 at 4:07 PM

    Ann,
    I love how this came out!! I have some pieces of wood lying around and now you have given me an idea of what to do with it!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!!
    Hugs
    Debbie

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  14. CrissyJune 14, 2019 at 12:25 PM

    What a sweet project! I don't decorate a whole lot for the 4th either, but I really enjoyed putting together a full post this year. I'm warming up to the idea now. ;-) Thanks for sharing your post with us at Tuesday Turn About!

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    1. AnnJune 14, 2019 at 10:53 PM

      Thank you, Crissy. I guess we can always change our minds about things, right? Happy to share!

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  15. My thrift store addictionJune 16, 2019 at 7:31 PM

    I love it and you can't beat FREE! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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    1. AnnJune 16, 2019 at 8:39 PM

      Thank you, Cecelia. Free IS my favorite word!

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  16. Lisa LombardoJune 18, 2019 at 2:09 PM

    This is so cute! I love that you used pallet wood instead of buying new :) thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us on Farm Fresh Tuesdays...can't wait to see what you are up to this week!

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    1. AnnJune 19, 2019 at 8:45 AM

      Thank you, Lisa. I always try to reuse/upcycle things I already have around the house. Happy to share!

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  17. Rhonda Gales June 22, 2019 at 5:17 PM

    I love this patriotic sign. Please post on Sunday's Best, our patriotic theme starts tonight. I would love to feature you. Thanks.

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    1. AnnJune 22, 2019 at 9:57 PM

      Thank you, Rhonda and I'd be happy to post. On my way......!

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