Make this classic black and white Muskoka painted sign with a pre-primed sign board and a paint marker!
I have a confession to make. As a DIY/craft blogger it’s a tad embarrassing actually. I’ve hinted at it before I think. But I’m not sure I’ve ever come out and typed it here on the blog. Before I tell you, dear friends, can you promise to keep a secret? Okay. Here goes.
I don’t use power tools.
Gah. It’s true.
You see I’m a bit of a clutz. I tend to get distracted easily – which isn’t the greatest character trait to have when working with potentially dangerous tools!
And I have a Dean. A Dean is like a super hero – only he’s super good with tools and measuring and building things, instead of flying and catching bad guys. He’s a pretty handy dandy guy to have around.
But alas my brain comes up with more ideas than he can possibly find time to help me with. (He has a day job after all.) Which leaves me with a long list of fun projects. Like this sign.
I kept putting it off because my Dean didn’t have time to cut the wood for me.
But I finally made it (as a gift, shhh)….because I found a great new line of crafty goodies at Michaels…signs that are ready to paint and shutters complete with base coat and hanging hardware plus lots of other good stuff!
Genius!
Make Your Own Easy Painted Sign
Supplies
Instructions
1. Create or choose a word or saying. Size and print from computer. Or use our Muskoka template (click on image below to be taken to a PDF). Print onto multiple sheets if necessary.
2. Prime sign if needed with white paint. Use the pencil transfer method to apply design to sign.
3. Fill in transferred word with paint marker.
4. Sand gently if desired.
Didn’t I tell you it was easy?
And no power tools necessary for big chickens like me!
Do you use power tools? Or do you have a Dean too?
xo,
Shannon
Michele Draper Stogsdill says
June 26, 2015 at 10:17 amLOVE! – must ask as dumb as it will sound, what is Muskoka? LOL
Shannon says
June 26, 2015 at 11:57 amMuskoka is a cottage area of Ontario, Canada. I actually grew up there.
Kelsie says
June 26, 2015 at 2:47 pmI love love love this! I think this would be a perfect personalized addition to the gallery wall I’m finishing up, maybe with our last name. I’d probably do a black sign with white lettering to fit my color scheme. Thanks so much for sharing!
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:43 amLove it when one idea sparks another! Awesome!
TwoPlusCute says
June 26, 2015 at 8:53 pmI use some powertools. (In reality I just click their button once they are set up by hubby.)
Nice sign and ever since I made my post on gorgeous blue with muskoka inspiration, I am instantly attracted to that place, be it photos or a sign. 🙂
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:41 amOh I adore Muskoka. 🙂 In the summer. Not in the winter. Not a fan of all the snow! Ha!
Barbara says
June 26, 2015 at 9:07 pmI have a Bill and I don’t use power tools, although I’m considering learning to use a drill and a Kreg jig. My Bill, however, is usually pretty good about helping me when I ask. Since we’re both retired he’s pretty much always closeby! But, seriously, I do want to learn to operate the simplest of saws and drills!
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:41 amI agree! Simple tools where you can’t do too much harm are a great place to start. I’m rooting for you!
Nancie says
June 26, 2015 at 10:36 pmMy Dad taught us girls how to use power tools. It’s a good thing, because my hubby is dangerous with tools.! They don’t intimidate me at all!
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:40 amLol. I have a brother-in-law who is kinda dangerous with power tools too.
PIa says
June 26, 2015 at 11:31 pmYou don’t use power tools?!?
Oh Shannon, you are truly missing out – the mess, the instantaneousness (it’s a word!), the satisfaction of doing it yourself.
I would be utterly lost without my power tools.
Mind you, I don’t have a ‘Dean’ so I kinda had to dive in the deep end when it came to DIY projects.
As we don’t have a Michaels in Oz, I’ll just have to cut, sand and paint my own board.
Love yours – it’s gorgeous!
<3
Pia
ps
You've GOT to try a sander – they're safe & fun!
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:39 amA sander I can totally use! I just didn’t consider that a power tool!
Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says
June 27, 2015 at 2:48 amHaha I have a Dean too! They are very handy to have around…..unfortunately I have a impatience as a character trait and I can’t always wait around for him so I do use some power tools. But having a Dean is super handy! xo
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:39 amLol. That’s why I’m trying to use the power tools for small things – I just can’t wait sometimes!
Donna Marie says
June 27, 2015 at 10:51 amI have a “Dean” who works full time and we live on a farm so no signs here!!!
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:38 amOh man! I can see why – a farm and a day job! Yikes!
Sarah @ EDEA Smith says
June 29, 2015 at 6:45 amLOVE this little sign – fab project!!!
Sarah @ EDEA Smith
http://www.edea-smith.co.uk
Five Marigolds says
June 30, 2015 at 11:12 amI like it. Great idea!
Gail says
July 22, 2015 at 9:40 pmMy dad taught me at an early age to use tools , fix a car, lay carpet, cement a driveway, make a brick wall, and fix a faucet.. I have thanked him many times. My husband is in Medicine and he can sew someone up, fix broken bones etc. but hold a tool is tricky. Ha ha..
Diane and Dean DIY says
October 8, 2015 at 9:39 pmLove it Shannon! My Dean is the tool guy around here too but I want to learn! Love your blog!