Barnboard Sign DIY

 This weekend I made a sign for my weekend out of an old plank of wood we found on the side of the road.  It was a project I completed for my newly decorated dining room.  I found an adorable green vintage clock at an auction, and found a larger replica at Ikea in the exact same colour.  So fun!  Below is a tutorial on how to do your own sign printing.


 
1.  First, you'll need an old piece of wood.  Any decrepit piece will do.

Step #4.

2.  Next, paint it.  I painted mine white, then sanded it a bit for a distressed look.

3.  Find a quote you like.

4.  Print off the quote on paper.  Fit it to the size of your sign.

Step #5.

5.  Using a piece of chalk, cover the back of the paper your quote is printed on.

Step #6.

6.  Flip the quote onto your piece of barnboard.  With a pen (or any sharp pointed device), trace the letters.  The pressure will make a chalk outline on the barnboard.  (So fantastically easy!)

7.  Paint in the letters.  I added a shadow to the letters to make it look more professional.

And there you have it!  What do people pay for these in stores?!