Making a Lettered Sign

 I thought I'd show you how to make a lettered sign.

 It's also the same method I used for The Raven book cover shown here. Here's what I started with. I think it's a panel from an old door. It's got that just right chippy texture.

I used photoshop and chose a font and printed out my word in the size I needed.

I used sewing tracing paper and placed the image on the board where I wanted it. I traced over the outline of the letters with a pencil to transfer the letters.

Next I used black sharpie, because I have better control  than with a paint brush, and outlined each letter.

Then color in the letters.

I lightly sanded to age the letters and it also hides any weird edges.

And there you have it. Ready to hang.

I 've added some new zipper bags to my Etsy Shop. These are made out of vintage sheets, except for  a few made of cute Riley Blake fabrics. This time I used yo-yo's. Love these!  I love all the mix of colors and the softness. 

Go check them out. They make great gifts.

The winner of the Fall Giveaway is LV from Thoughts From Meme's Corner.Congratulations LV!  I'll be sending  a package of fall goodies your way.Thank you for all your comments on my 200th post.  Thinking of everybody in the path of the hurricane. My son is visiting his best friend and he's in New York so I'm very nervous. Hopefully it won't be as bad as they are predicting. Batten down the hatches!
Leslie