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

Reds and Fall Giveaway

I thought I'd share our bathroom tweak. We were on a very small budget-no major redos here. Below is the before. I had already taken off wallpaper border in this picture. It had the old Hollywood lights, tan paint and gold shower.

I painted it a very pale green. I covered the ugly shower with a fresh white shower curtain over the door.

Add new lights and framed out the mirrors.

I added pretty green glass knobs.A new cover on thrifted stool.

These hand mirrors were my Moms.The green one is what inspired the new color.

Here's the before showing the border over the tub area.

I added an old shelf with framed print from my Mom's childhood book.The stained glass window was designed by me and made for me by my Dad, years ago. I'm so happy to have it here. The afternoon sun shines right through the block glass and it's so pretty.

Not much money spent, but much better and brighter. I also like having a few reminders of my Mom and Dad to see each and every day.

We went to Ikea and they had their Christmas stuff out. Last year I saw some really cute ornaments and thought I'd go back later to get them. Well you know that story-all gone . 

. So today while buying the fabric I needed for my laundry room, I picked up the cutest little cable knit hearts. They had them in red, white, and green. I think I'll probably add some embroidery.

I couldn't pass up this cute yarn wreath. The little hanging hearts are adorable. This would probably be an easy project. But for the price of 9.99, I figured I couldn't make it for less then that.
And here's something for you. This is my 200th post. So to thank you all for inspiring me everyday I thought I'd have a little fall giveaway.

The Kitchen Linens Book has the cutest photos and ideas for vintage linens. Of course I had to include a few vintage linens. Also a woolie Fall wreath made by me and some little autumn extras. All you have to do is leave a comment. I'll draw a name on Sunday Oct.28. I'm joining Tweak it Tuesday and Rednesday. Go check out these fun parties for lots of inspiration. Hope your fall has been beautiful so far.
Leslie

Rednesday and Fall Giveaway!

I haven't joined Sue at It's A Very Cherry World in a while, so I thought I'd join the fun! Below is my finished key holder.
It started life in brass, I sprayed it white and it wasn't showing up well on the wall. You may remember it I think it looks much better in red.
Another follow up-my spice rack glitter holder. The lids were silver and voila----
now in red. Much better!
I'm celebrating autumn here at Brookhollow Lane with my first Giveaway. I've been collecting fall things and here they are. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment. That is what makes blogging so fun and I love reading each and every one.
I've collected a little painted tole tray with fall colors and this beautiful vintage tea cup and saucer. I also added the fall Country Home magazine.
I added in a vintage linen and I made a fall leaf and acorn bunch that you can use to decorate. It's made from felted wool sweaters and wool felt.
Also included is a vintage scottie dog planter and yummy apple candle.
Please cozy up and enjoy a cup of tea and browse through the magazine on a nice fall day. I'll leave up this post and next week on Wednesday,October 13 I'll draw a name and announce the winner. You don't have to have a blog to enter,anyone can enter- just leave a comment! I hope you all enjoy your fall days.

Leslie